Posts by Christine M. Hopkins

WCC check-in: BYU’s Gonzales picks up where she left off, Zags grind against top competition

December 5, 2020

Plus, a laundry list of COVID cancellations, and how Saint Mary’s has fared after its star player opted out

MVC check-in: Missouri State looks ahead after a big win, others impress early

December 4, 2020

Plus more from around the Valley, including the new schedule and a pair of COVID-related pauses

Clark sets her standard, Iowa takes care of UNI in opener

November 27, 2020

Lots to like on both sides moving forward into an uncertain season

Mid-major preview: What to expect in these 27 conferences in 2020-21

November 25, 2020

Making sense of this year’s chaos, one conference at a time

‘High school is behind me now’: Iowa’s freshmen adjust to the college game

November 23, 2020

A reflection on growth and a commitment to keep improving

AAC introduces new format as conference schedule released

November 23, 2020

Plus, a look at non-conference openers as teams feel the pressure of putting together a season

The American Athletic Conference is creating new history

November 17, 2020

No UConn, no problem — there’s plenty of talent left to maintain the AAC’s competitiveness on a national scale

Belgium clinches spot in EuroBasket Women 2021, but COVID-19 spoils several rosters

November 16, 2020

Allemand, Zandalasini, Jones shine in second window of qualifiers, while Meesseman, Zahui B., Sabally miss out

Missouri Valley Conference preview: Lady Bears lead the way, but parity increasing

November 14, 2020

A preview of a Missouri Valley Conference title that nearly anyone could win

Monika Czinano leads Iowa into its biggest challenge yet

November 14, 2020

Hawkeyes junior center guides a young program back into the spotlight