Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team welcomed home from Elite Eight finish

Hawkeyes didn’t run from lofty expectations in 2019. They embraced them.

“There were high expectations, but it wasn’t pressure. We embraced it. We loved it."

Leistikow: Gustafson’s incredible final numbers, legacy

Megan Gustafson's final career statistics reveal Big Ten records and NCAA records. And they only tell part of her Hawkeye story.

Lisa Bluder after Baylor loss: Our season isn’t defined by those 40 minutes

Kathleen Doyle reflects on Iowa’s tough loss to Baylor, as well as the Hawkeyes’ special year.

Megan Gustafson: ‘I’m sad it’s over, but I’m happy that it happened.’

Megan Gustafson: I'm sad it's over, but I'm happy that it happened.'

Baylor rolls by Iowa in Elite Eight

With a Final Four berth on the line Monday inside Greensboro Coliseum, No. 1 overall seed Baylor showcased why it’s a consistent giant in this sport.

Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes take on Baylor in Elite Eight

Megan Gustafson named AP first-team all-American

Ahead of the biggest game of her career, more accolades are rolling in for Megan Gustafson.

Hawkeyes looking to make ‘big statement’ vs. Baylor

“Hearing the word underdog just fuels us all,” senior Tania Davis said. “Obviously being the underdog, you like to prove people wrong. I feel like we wear that with pride."

Tania Davis: ‘Hearing that word underdog just fuels us all’

Lisa Bluder breaks down the hyped post matchup between Megan Gustafson and Kalani Brown

Makenzie Meyer on Baylor matchup: ‘We really believe we’re going to pull this off.’

Hawkeyes bury N.C. State, reach first Elite Eight since 1993

Iowa jumped on North Carolina State early, withstood a Wolfpack push, then slammed the door shut with an emphatic final surge.

Lisa Bluder: ‘We want to keep this rolling. And why not?’

Tania Davis on wearing her hood up in warmups and how there was no panic when NC State made a run

Tania Davis on wearing her hood up in warmups and how there was no panic when NC State made a run

Kathleen Doyle after Sweet Sixteen win: We’re peaking at the right time

Women’s basketball: Iowa defeats N.C. State, advances to the Elite 8

Kathleen Doyle: ‘This is what I came here to do’

On an Iowa squad that has flawlessly meshed personalities en route to a special season, Doyle is the one who brings the noise.

Kathleen Doyle brings the noise when Iowa needs it

The passion and emotion oozes out of Kathleen Doyle each time she steps on the floor. Iowa will need plenty of that as it looks to continue its March run.

Leistikow: Hawkeyes bring love, smiles, game to Sweet 16

You see them on TV, you see the joy they experience while playing basketball. For the Iowa women, finding such perfect chemistry didn't come easy.

How Iowa became one of ‘most loving teams ever’

Iowa seniors Tania Davis, middle, and Hannah Stewart, right, reflect on their careers and the uncommon chemistry that developed within this team.

Megan Gustafson: A goofy girl who found her voice

Seniors Megan Gustafson, left, and Tania Davis, center, describe their differing paths during their time at Iowa.

The joy of ‘victory formation’ for Iowa women

Iowa seniors Hannah Stewart, right, and Megan Gustafson, left, discuss their legacy and look ahead to the Sweet 16.

Hawkeye women don’t realize how much they smile

"We just love each other," Megan Gustafson, left, says as she's flanked by senior teammates Tania Davis and Hannah Stewart.

Can Megan Gustafson dunk? She’s getting close.

Could Iowa's senior all-American pull off an in-game dunk? We investigate here.

Frontcourt showdown pivotal as Iowa readies for NC State

“I just kind of see this matchup as the veteran versus the rookie, the experience versus the next up-and -coming great center in America."

Lisa Bluder breaks down Iowa’s Sweet Sixteen matchup against North Carolina State

Iowa topples Missouri to reach Sweet Sixteen

Iowa closed it down much better than its opening-round performances. Hawkeyes are now in the Sweet Sixteen.

Hawkeyes land 2022 C.R. Washington product Hannah Stuelke

Iowa got a nice bonus after wrapping up its first Sweet Sixteen appearance since 2015.

Iowa Hawkeyes, 68 Missouri, 52

After early scare, Hawkeyes hope pressure proves beneficial

As it readies for Sunday's second-round game against Missouri, Iowa hopes the scare it experienced Friday proves more beneficial than concerning.

Hawkeyes survive Mercer’s upset bid

Iowa got all it could handle from Mercer Friday. The Hawkeyes survived, barely.

Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball first-round practice day

Hawkeyes embracing pressure, giving respect as NCAA Tournament begins

“I want them to understand and embrace the No. 2 seed and the home court, because that’s worth something. I don’t want to negate that or take that away from them either.”

Home success has Iowa confident ahead of NCAA Tournament

One of eight Division I women's basketball teams to go undefeated at home this year, the Hawkeyes are happy their postseason begins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Hawkeyes land No. 2 seed in Greensboro regional

Iowa landed its highest seed under coach Lisa Bluder. It'll begin its NCAA Tournament journey Friday in Iowa City.

Photos: Iowa Hawkeyes women to host first two rounds of NCAA tournament

Megan Gustafson named espnW’s player of the year

Since Iowa's regular season ended, it's been a steady stream of awards for Megan Gustafson. Friday brought more of the same.

Megan Gustafson, Bridget Carleton named ESPN all-Americans

Megan Gustafson made the first team. Bridget Carleton was named to the second team.