Posts by Angie Holmes

Angela Holmes is the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) reporter for The Next. Based in the Midwest, she also covers the Big Ten and Big 12.

Rachel Banham coaches with the Minnesota Lynx

Checking in with Rachel Banham

January 4, 2024

The Minnesota legend talks Big Ten scoring prowess, upcoming free agency

Belmont defeats Georgia on Nov. 11, 2023.

‘No one predicted this’: MVC teams prepare for challenging regular season

December 28, 2023

Preseason favorite UNI struggles; Belmont on the rise

Meet Molly Davis, the Hawkeye with heart, hustle and a headband

December 19, 2023

Davis has been just the transfer Iowa needed

Caitlin Clark smiles as she holds an ESPN microphone and looks out at the Iowa fans after a victory in the 2023 Final Four.

Inside the moment Caitlin Clark joined the 3,000-point club

December 7, 2023

Iowa star hits milestone on in-state rival Iowa State’s court

UNI Panthers players huddle in a circle at center court, the lights dimmed, with their arms around each other as they prepare for a home game against the Iowa Hawkeyes

Sights and sounds from UNI’s first sold-out game

November 14, 2023

With their fight song ringing in their ears, the Panthers relished a historic program first

Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes shoots a free throw.

How Caitlin Clark broke Iowa’s all-time scoring record

November 13, 2023

With 2,813 points, Hawkeye star now stands all alone on the top of Iowa’s scoring list

Shateah Wetering (13), University of Northern Iowa against Green Bay.

The balancing act of the transfer portal at mid-majors

November 9, 2023

Missouri Valley Conference coaches, players discuss benefits, pitfalls

UNI Head Coach Tanya Warren and MVC Preseason Player of the Year Grace Boffeli (left) and Maya McDermott.

2023-24 Missouri Valley Conference preview

October 30, 2023

University of Northern Iowa headlines a strong slate of teams

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives on the perimeter with her right hand against DePaul guard Anaya Peoples.

‘Women’s sports is at a different level right now’: Sights and sounds from a record-setting Iowa-DePaul exhibition game

October 16, 2023

Over 55,000 fans packed Kinnick Stadium on Sunday

Caitlin Clark shrugs on the court

Caitlin Clark weighs in on on her WNBA draft plans

October 4, 2023

Clark shares thought process over Iowa future