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Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter

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Chloe Peterson is a sports reporter on the women's basketball beat and a digital producer at The Daily Iowan. Previously, she has covered sports such as field hockey, volleyball, and softball. She is a sophomore majoring in journalism and sports studies, with a minor in Spanish. As a freshman, she worked for DITV before moving to the print sports section in the summer of 2020.

 

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Iowa pitcher, Lauren Shaw, pitches the ball during the Iowa softball game v. Northwestern at Pearl Field on Friday, April 16, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 7-0. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Shaw shines in first full season on the mound for Iowa softball

April 20, 2021
Iowa pitcher Lauren Shaw winds up to throw during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Shaw went six complete innings but could not finish the seventh. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Iowa softball’s pitchers bounce back in 5-2 win over Northwestern

April 18, 2021
Iowa pitcher, Lauren Shaw, pitches the ball during the Iowa softball game v. Northwestern at Pearl Field on Friday, April 16, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 7-0.

Iowa softball’s pitching struggles continue in losses to Northwestern

April 18, 2021
Northwestern infielder/outfielder, Rachel Lewis, hits the ball during the Iowa softball game v. Northwestern at Pearl Field on Friday, April 16, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 7-0.

Iowa softball’s pitchers struggle in 7-0 loss to Northwestern

April 16, 2021
(left to right) Iowa's Riley Sheehy, Brylee Klosterman and Nia Carter confer during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Sunday, April 4th. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 2-1 in extra innings

Iowa softball looks to bounce back against Northwestern

April 15, 2021
Iowa's Denali Loecker, who plays first base, touches home plate during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. Loecker collected two RBIs.The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Iowa softball drops four-game series with Wisconsin

April 11, 2021
Iowa first basemen Denali Loecker touches home plate during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. Loecker collected two RBIs.The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Freshman Denali Loecker emerges as Iowa softball’s new two-way threat

April 5, 2021
Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie talks with her players during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Seventh-inning comeback effort propels Iowa softball over Indiana in extra innings

April 4, 2021
Iowa first basemen Denali Loecker touches home plate during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. Loecker collected two RBIs.The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Freshmen lead the way in Iowa softball doubleheader victories

April 3, 2021
Iowa right-handed pitcher Sarah Lehman pitches during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Friday, April 2. After nine innings of play, the Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 4-1.

Lehman allows two home runs in ninth, Iowa softball falls in extra innings

April 2, 2021
Pitcher Allison Doocy warms up during the Iowa softball fall opener against Des Moines Area Community College. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 4-1 in 10 innings.

Iowa softball ready for first home series in two years

April 1, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles toward the basket during the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonight's 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday.

Opinion | Iowa women’s basketball is just getting started

March 28, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark blocks UConn guard Paige Bueckers during the Sweet Sixteen NCAA women's basketball championship against UConn on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies, 92-72. Clark and Bueckers played together on the U-17 and U-19 Team USA basketball team in high school, and both say they are still close friends.

Iowa women’s basketball overwhelmed by No. 1 seed UConn

March 27, 2021
Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall fights for the ball during the second quarter of the Sweet Sixteen NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 1 UConn on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes are trailing behind the Huskies, 49-35 at halftime.

Social media reactions: Iowa women’s basketball loses to UConn in Sweet 16

March 27, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark reaches for a pass during the first quarter of the Sweet Sixteen NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 1 UConn on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes are trailing behind the Huskies, 49-35 at halftime.

Rapid recap: Iowa women’s basketball bounced by UConn in Sweet 16

March 27, 2021
Iowa guards Caitlin Clark and Gabbie Marshall block UConn guard Christyn Williams during first quarter of the Sweet Sixteen NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 1 UConn on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes are trailing behind the Huskies, 49-35 at halftime.

UConn holds strong lead over Iowa at halftime

March 27, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks to pass the ball during the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonight's 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday.

Scouting report | Iowa women’s basketball matches up with No. 1 UConn in Sweet 16

March 27, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles toward the basket during the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonight's 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday.

Iowa women’s basketball set for nationally televised showdown with UConn

March 25, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles toward the basket during the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonight's 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday.

‘We knew that she was the special one’: Caitlin Clark dominating in her first season with the Iowa women’s basketball team

March 23, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes for a layup during the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonight's 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday.

Clark’s heroics propel Hawkeyes to Sweet 16

March 23, 2021
Iowa center Monika Czinano shoots a basket during the first half of the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes are leading the Wildcats, 49-22 at halftime.

Rapid Recap: First half dominance leads Iowa to win over Kentucky, spot in Sweet 16

March 23, 2021
Clark, defense lead Iowa to halftime lead over Kentucky

Clark, defense lead Iowa to halftime lead over Kentucky

March 23, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes for a layup during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against Central Michigan on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 87-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of the 1 PM game between No. 4 Kentucky and No. 13 Idaho State on Tuesday during the second round.

Iowa women’s basketball looking for spot in Sweet 16

March 23, 2021
Iowa guard Kate Martin and Central Michigan guard Molly Davis fall while fighting for the ball during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball championship between Iowa and Central Michigan on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 87-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday during the second round.

Scouting report | Iowa women’s basketball prepares for physical Kentucky team

March 23, 2021
Iowa forward Monika Czinano shoots a basket during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against Central Michigan on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 87-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday during the second round.

By the numbers | Iowa’s first-round NCAA Tournament win

March 22, 2021
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes a shot during a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals.

Clark flattered by praise from WNBA star Sue Bird

March 22, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes for a layup during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against Central Michigan on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 87-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of the 1 PM game between No. 4 Kentucky and No. 13 Idaho State on Tuesday during the second round.

Lack of experience in NCAA Tournament no problem for Iowa women’s basketball

March 21, 2021
Iowa guard Kate Martin blocks Central Michigan guard Kalle Martinez during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball championship between Iowa and Central Michigan on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes are leading the Chippewas, 48-37 at halftime.

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball downs Central Michigan in first round of NCAA Tournament

March 21, 2021
Iowa guard Kate Martin blocks Central Michigan guard Kalle Martinez during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball championship between Iowa and Central Michigan on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes are leading the Chippewas, 48-37 at halftime.

Clark, Martin lead Iowa women’s basketball to strong halftime lead over Central Michigan

March 21, 2021
Iowa’s Monkia Czinano (25) takes a free throw during the championship game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 1 seeded Maryland in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon. Maryland beat Iowa, 104-84, securing their spot as the 2021 Big Ten Champions.

Czinano ready to lead Iowa women’s basketball in NCAA Tournament

March 21, 2021
The Univeristy of Iowa women's basketball team meets before a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

Iowa women’s basketball frustrated by facility disparities

March 21, 2021
A basketball is seen on the court during a game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Jan. 27 at Carver Hawkeye Arena.

Women’s basketball players speak out against unequal NCAA Tournament facilities

March 19, 2021
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) charges to the basket during a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

Iowa women’s basketball hopes for long stay in San Antonio

March 17, 2021
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes a shot during a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals.

Caitlin Clark named second-team All-American

March 17, 2021
Iowa’s McKenna Warnock (14) and Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrate their win after a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals.

Iowa women’s basketball receives No. 5 seed for NCAA Tournament, will face Central Michigan

March 15, 2021
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) is seen during a quarterfinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Marshall reached her all time record with 27 points in one game. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 3 seeded Rutgers in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night. Iowa beat Rutgers in an upset, 73-62, advancing the Hawkeyes to take on Michigan State Friday in the Big 10 semifinals.

Opinion | Despite championship loss, Iowa women’s basketball exceeded expectations in Big Ten Tournament

March 14, 2021
Iowa utility player Aralee Bogar watches a pitch while at-bat during a softball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, fell to the Buckeyes, 5-0.

Iowa softball successful in second weekend outing

March 14, 2021
Both Iowa and Maryland's womens basketball teams are seen during the championship game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 1 seeded Maryland in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon. Maryland beat Iowa, 104-84, securing their spot as the 2021 Big Ten Champions. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball falls to Maryland, takes second in Big Ten Tournament

March 13, 2021
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots the ball during the first half of the championship game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 1 seeded Maryland in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon.

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball falls to Maryland in Big Ten championship game

March 13, 2021
The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate their win aganst Michigan State after the semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals.

By the numbers | Iowa women’s basketball matches up against Maryland in Big Ten finals

March 13, 2021
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes a shot during a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball wins rematch against Michigan State, advances to Big Ten Championship

March 12, 2021
Iowa’s Monkia Czinano (25) takes a shot during a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon.

Iowa and Michigan State evenly matched at halftime of Big Ten semifinals

March 12, 2021
The University of Iowa women's basketball team meets for a time out during a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

Scouting report: Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals

March 12, 2021
Iowa Guard Gabbie Marshall (24) charges towards the basket during a quarterfinal game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 3 seeded Rutgers in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night. (Kate Heston/The Daily iowan

Hawkeyes cap three-upset day at the 2021 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament

March 12, 2021
Iowa Guard Gabbie Marshall (24) takes a shot during a quarterfinal game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 3 seeded Rutgers in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night.

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball upsets Rutgers in Big Ten quarterfinals

March 11, 2021
Iowa Head Coach Lisa Bluder meets with her team at a time out during a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

By the numbers | Iowa women’s basketball heading into the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament

March 11, 2021
Iowa’s Monkia Czinano (25) reached her personal record of 38 points in one game during a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

Czinano leads Iowa women’s basketball to win over Purdue in Big Ten Tournament

March 11, 2021
Iowa’s Monkia Czinano (25) goes up for a shot during a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Monika Czinano near-perfect to lead Iowa at halftime

March 10, 2021
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark pulls up in traffic during a women's basketball game against Michigan on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 89-67.

Clark hits off-balance 3-pointer to give Iowa lead at end of the first quarter

March 10, 2021
Caitlin Clark runs the ball down the court during the Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball season opener again Northern Iowa on Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated Northern Iowa 96-81.

Clark claims Big Ten Freshman of the Year award

March 8, 2021
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