AdvertisementGet the newsLeistikow: Spring athletes get reprieve after NCAA vote, but more uncertainty awaitsSpring sports athletes have relief but mixed reactions about their eligibility being restored. Winter athletes have no further recourse.Peterson: Pandemic’s shutdown should change how college sports budgetKathleen Doyle named AP third-team all-AmericanMen's hoopsAround the Big TenRecruitingNCAA BasketballLeistikow: A stinging end to Hawkeyes’ successful year We can now only wonder about how these successful winter sports seasons were going to end. Chad Leistikow NCAA: Make tough call, cancel March Madness Given what we know, and especially what we don’t, the far-flung NCAA Tournament is a setup that is increasingly risky, selfish and counterproductive. Basketball Iowa women wait to learn NCAA Tournament placement Selection Sunday is eight days away. And so the Hawkeyes wait to find out their NCAA Tournament fate. Iowa Women's Basketball Leistikow: Iowa’s fast-rising successor to Megan Gustafson Czinano went from barely playing as a freshman to first-team all-Big Ten as a sophomore, and her story is just beginning. Chad Leistikow CLOSECzinano was stunned to be named first-team all-B1G Iowa post player Monika Czinano got an unexpected daytime call from Lisa Bluder on Monday. 50 years ago, the NBA’s Warriors tried to draft Iowa girls’ basketball star Denise Long of Union-Whitten had one of the most storied prep careers in Iowa history, but nothing prepared her for being drafted by the NBA. News 3 storylines facing Iowa women at B1G tournament What do the Hawkeyes need to do in Indy to maintain a top-four NCAA seed? Lisa Bluder weighs in. Iowa Women's Basketball CLOSELisa Bluder on all-Big Ten, Czinano’s rise Iowa coach Lisa Bluder won't know until late Thursday night who her team will play in Friday's opener of the Big Ten Tournament. CLOSEMakenzie Meyer not ready for career to end Senior guard Makenzie Meyer is excited to return to Indianapolis, where Iowa won the Big Ten Tournament a year ago. Kathleen Doyle named 2020 Big Ten POY The Hawkeyes' year began with questions in abundance, most notably if Kathleen Doyle could be the centerpiece Iowa needed. She answered that with ease. Hawk Central Iowa women fall at Rutgers, earn No. 3 B1G seed The Hawkeyes fall in overtime at the RAC, a result that means there's possibly more work to be done in Indianapolis to secure a top-four NCAA seed. Iowa Women's Basketball No. 20 Hawkeyes fight off pesky Minnesota for senior night win Iowa, again, got all it could handle Thursday against a pesky Minnesota team. Hawk Central View All PhotosGallery: Hawkeyes win on senior nightIowa seniors ‘set the bar high’ en route to women’s magical year Senior night comes Thursday for Kathleen Doyle, Amanda Ollinger and Makenzie Meyer. That trio is a major reason why the Hawkeyes are eyeing March glory again. Hawk Central CLOSEKathleen Doyle reflects on her Iowa career ahead of senior night. Kathleen Doyle reflects on her Iowa career ahead of senior night. CLOSELisa Bluder breaks down Iowa’s senior night matchup vs. Minnesota. Lisa Bluder breaks down Iowa's senior night matchup vs. Minnesota. No. 21 Iowa women breeze by visiting Penn State Saturday's game against Penn State unsurprisingly got out of hand quickly as the No. 21 Hawkeyes received production from just about everyone. Hawk Central No. 21 Iowa women can’t let up in final push Saturday's game versus Penn State doesn't carry the glamour as some of Iowa's recent contests. But the Hawkeyes can't let up as March approaches. Hawk Central View All PhotosFrom the archives: Early years of Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa CityHawkeyes extend lengthy streaks in routing Wisconsin Back at home after Thursday's disappointment, Iowa took care of Wisconsin without any issues. Hawk Central CLOSEThe Hawkeyes were happy to bounce back Sunday against Wisconsin The Hawkeyes were happy to bounce back Sunday against Wisconsin. Maryland throttles Iowa behind offensive explosion It was a night to forget Thursday for the Iowa women's basketball team. They host Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon. Hawk Central Leistikow: Get to know Kathleen Doyle, Iowa’s fun and fiery star From basement brawls to Big Ten player of the year? Tracing the Iowa guard's path to perhaps another memorable senior finish. Chad Leistikow CLOSEIowa coach Lisa Bluder breaks down the Hawkeyes’ rematch vs. MarylandHawkeyes feel ‘we can play with anybody’ ahead of Maryland rematch Iowa can take a big step toward clinching a Big Ten title with a win Thursday at Maryland. It won't be easy, though. Iowa Women's Basketball CLOSEKathleen Doyle has always been a fierce competitor Iowa women’s basketball senior Kathleen Doyle is certainly in the running for Big Ten player of the year. FOR SUBSCRIBERSPodcast: B1G tiebreakers, big week ahead for Hawkeyes Chad Leistikow looks at tiebreaker procedures for the Big Ten Conference tournament and the key road games facing the Iowa men and women this week. Iowa Men's Basketball Fourth-quarter push propels No. 20 Iowa past Purdue Purdue was within two early in the fourth quarter, then Iowa hit the gas for another Big Ten road win. Hawk Central Hawkeyes push past Nebraska after sluggish start Iowa opened poorly in scoring just 13 first-half points. The Hawkeyes then got rolling against Nebraska. Hawk Central CLOSEIowa coach Lisa Bluder breaks down the Hawkeyes’ win over NebraskaView All PhotosGallery: No. 20 Iowa 76, Nebraska 60Hawkeyes enter Nebraska battle in three-team tie Monika Czinano's ankle injury could've been a troubling ordeal. But it appears Iowa dodged any significant issues. She'll be ready to go Thursday versus Nebraska. Hawk Central CLOSEMonika Czinano is happy her ankle injury wasn’t too severe.Michigan snaps No. 19 Iowa’s nine-game winning streak Michigan built a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looked back. No. 19 Iowa saw its winning streak ends as a result. Hawk Central Hawkeyes roll by Penn St. without Monika Czinano The No. 19 Hawkeyes were without Monika Czinano Thursday night at Penn State, but that hardly mattered as Iowa rolled. Hawk Central Hawkeyes prepared to handle Monika Czinano injury Monika Czinano (ankle) is a game-time decision Thursday at Penn State, marking Iowa's first real injury concern of the year. McKenna Warnock could be in line for an expanded role. Hawk Central Hawkeyes add second 2021 commit in Chicago’s Sydney Affolter Just when it seemed all fun had ended, the Iowa women's basketball program received one last commit Sunday afternoon. Hawk Central CLOSEMegan Gustafson describes the emotions in seeing her jersey retired Megan Gustafson describes the emotions in seeing her jersey retired. View All PhotosPhotos: Megan Gustafson has No. 10 Iowa jersey retired in Iowa CityHawkeyes pour in support for Megan Gustafson’s jersey retirement "That ceremony afterward, I was crying a lot and got emotional just because this university and this program and these girls and these coaches mean so much to me. They really shaped me into the person I am today.” Hawk Central View All PhotosIowa women’s basketball photos: No. 21 Hawkeyes beat Michigan StateNo. 21 Hawkeyes push past Michigan State with 4Q surge Iowa couldn't afford a loss Sunday for a number of reason. The Hawkeyes weren't going to lose this one. Hawk Central Iowa players, coaches cherishing Megan Gustafson’s return With Megan Gustafson set to make a brief but hyped appearance Sunday for her jersey retirement, everyone associated with Iowa women's basketball is cherishing her return Hawk Central View All PhotosPhotos: Iowa Hawkeyes center Megan GustafsonShare your feedback to help improve our site experience!
