Gary Barta, the Henry B. Tippie Director Chair of Athletics, announced on Friday that he has extended Lisa Bluder’s contract through June 2029. She is heading into her 24th year at The University of Iowa as the P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women’s Basketball Coach. “Lisa has been an incredible leader for Iowa Women’s Basketball over many years,” said Barta. “Her ability to
Iowa’s Bluder wins #800
Iowa Women’s Basketball Head Coach Lisa Bluder earned her 800th win on Sunday in the Hawkeyes’, 88-61, win over Michigan State inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. She becomes the 14th overall Division I women’s head coach and the fifth active head coach to achieve this accomplishment. “It’s special being on your home court, obviously, but being able
Iowa extends WBB Head Coach Bluder through 2026
Nine head coaches of University of Iowa intercollegiate athletic programs have received contract extensions. The announcement was made Monday by Gary Barta, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair. Head coaches in the sports of men’s basketball (Fran McCaffery), wrestling (Tom Brands), baseball (Rick Heller), women’s soccer (Dave DiIanni), women’s basketball (Lisa
Hoop Insights: Iowa’s Efficiency Leader
by Tony Perotti | Just Play Sports Solutions | Analytics Academy The Iowa Hawkeyes and head coach Lisa Bluder have put together an impressive offense this season. Freshman Caitlin Clark is leading the way with three-pointers from the half-court logo and spinning drives to the bucket. She is the newest stat-stuffer at Iowa, following in the footsteps of another 25-plus
Iowa Women’s Basketball Staff Update
University of Iowa head women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder announced several staff changes on Friday. Abby Stamp has been promoted to interim assistant coach, Kathryn Reynolds has been promoted to director of player development, while associate head coach Jenni Fitzgerald will now serve as a special assistant to the head coach. The search for a
Harmon Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Iowa
Raina Harmon has been named assistant women’s basketball coach at the University of Iowa, head coach Lisa Bluder announced Tuesday. “We are so excited to welcome Raina to our Hawkeye staff and family,” said Bluder. “She was an integral part of the success that Central Michigan achieved, and I’m excited to have her now impact