By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MINNEAPOLIS — The expectations for Iowa’s women’s basketball to make a Final Four run this year started within seconds of the Hawkeyes’ loss to LSU in the national championship game last April. The lessons that came from … Continue reading Final Four Lessons Resonate With Hawkeyes
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY — Molly Davis laughed, because she knew where the interview was going. Let’s talk about the headband. “I get asked that a lot,” the Iowa guard said. It’s so popular, it has its own account … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Davis — And Yes, The Headband — Are Back In Familiar Role
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY — Caitlin Clark is playing her senior season at Iowa, but there’s still one year of eligibility remaining should she decide to use it. It’s not a decision that she has to make right now, … Continue reading ‘Trust My Gut’: Clark Hasn’t Made A Decision On Her Future
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP IOWA CITY — Lisa Bluder addressed the high expectations on the Iowa women’s basketball team during Wednesday’s media day. It didn’t take long for those expectations to grow. The Big Ten announced later Wednesday morning that the … Continue reading High Expectations Starting For Hawkeyes, Who Are Big Ten Preseason Favorites
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Iowa’s women’s basketball nonconference schedule has the Hawkeyes in plenty of different places in the first two months of the season. The Hawkeyes, coming off a run to the national championship game last season, only have five … Continue reading Breaking Down Iowa’s Women’s Nonconference Schedule
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP MACOMB, Ill. — JD Gravina likes his summer formula. The Western Illinois women’s basketball coach gives his team the month of June off before bringing them back to campus in July for summer workouts. “I think it’s … Continue reading Gravina Appreciates Dynamic Of Leathernecks’ Roster
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Iowa’s women’s basketball team is expected to play in front of sellout crowds all season at home. The biggest crowd may be at the Hawkeyes’ exhibition game. Iowa will play host to DePaul in the Crossover At … Continue reading Iowa Women Will Have Exhibition Game At Kinnick Stadium
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder will be around for a little while longer. Bluder, entering her 24th season as the Hawkeyes’ coach, had her contract extended through 2029, the university announced on Friday. Bluder, who helped … Continue reading Bluder’s Contract Extended Through 2029
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Iowa’s women’s basketball team will get Big Ten regular-season champion Indiana twice next season in conference play, according to the opponent breakdown released by the conference on Thursday. Iowa split with the Hoosiers last season, losing 87-78 … Continue reading Big Ten Opponents Announced For Iowa Women
By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Iowa’s women’s basketball team, coming off its appearance in the NCAA tournament national championship game, will face another Final Four team in the opening week of the 2023-24 season. The Hawkeyes will play Virginia Tech in the … Continue reading Iowa Women Will Face Virginia Tech In Opening Week
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