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S-N Editorial

Hawks soar high in NCAA tourney

The best season in Iowa basketball history came to a heartbreaking end Sunday in Dallas.

Hopes of a national title for the Hawkeye women came crashing down at the hands of LSU. The Black and Gold tallied 85 points in the matchup, but it was all for naught – it felt like the Tigers never missed a shot the whole game. LSU’s marksmanship sent Iowa packing with a 17-point loss and enough heartburn to last a lifetime.

The unfortunate ending doesn’t take away from Iowa’s storybook season. This team was great, and they proved that during the tournament. National Player of the Year Caitlin Clark dazzl...