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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa forward Tyler Cook loses control of the ball during the Iowa/Michigan Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 74-53.

Breaking down Michigan’s win over Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 15, 2019

CHICAGO - Jordan Bohannon averages 30.5 minutes per game. Austin Ash averages 4.1 in his nine appearances this season. Against Michigan, both players had the same amount of field goal attempts: 2. Bohannon...

Iowa forward Luka Garza attempts a shot over Michigan forward Ignas Bradzeikis during the Iowa/Michigan Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Wolverines lead the Hawkeyes, 40-27, at the half.

Iowa goes cold from 3 in loss to Michigan

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

CHICAGO – Iowa couldn’t miss from behind the 3-point line in its 83-62 win over Illinois in its first game of the Big Ten Tournament. Its 12-of-23 mark from deep was enough to send the Illini back...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp grabs a rebound during the Iowa/Michigan Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Wolverines lead the Hawkeyes, 40-27, at the half.

Michigan topples Iowa in Big Ten Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 15, 2019

CHICAGO – Iowa’s short-lived run in the 2019 Big Ten Tournament came to a close on Friday, as it fell to Michigan, 74-53. The Hawkeye defense fell apart, as the Wolverines shot 45.2 percent from...

Iowa's Joe Wieskamp guards Illinois' Da'Monte Williams during the Iowa/Illinois Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 83-62.

Numbers behind Iowa’s first Big Ten Tournament win over Illinois

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

CHICAGO – Iowa bounced back after four-straight losses with one of its most complete performances of the season in an 83-62 win over Illinois in the Hawkeyes’ first game of the Big Ten Tournament on...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp and Illinois guard Trent Frazier fight for control of the ball during the Iowa/Illinois Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 83-62.

Hawkeyes gunning for Wolverine upset round two

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 15, 2019

CHCIAGO – A lot has happened since Feb. 1. Then, Iowa (17-5 at the time) toppled No. 5 Michigan, 74-59. It was a game that felt even more dominant than a 15-point win, as the Hawkeyes controlled the...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook dunks during the Iowa/Illinois Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 83-62.

Hensley: Iowa’s win over Illinois was its most cohesive performance this season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 15, 2019

 Given how Iowa basketball finished the regular season, Thursday’s shellacking of Illinois wasn’t entirely expected. It was, however, just what Iowa needed. “We showed that when we can...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) attempts a 3-pointer during the Iowa/Illinois Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 14, 2019. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Baer leads Hawkeyes in his last Big Ten Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

The 2019 Big Ten Tournament is Nicholas Baer’s last, and in Iowa’s first 83-62 win over Illinois on Thursday, he played like he never wanted it to end. The lone Hawkeye senior dropped 17 points...

Iowa forward Luka Garza looks to the hoop during the Iowa/Michigan men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes took down the No. 5 ranked Wolverines, 74-59.

Analyzing Iowa basketball’s matchup against Michigan

March 14, 2019

CHICAGO – Now that it’s taken care of business against Illinois in its first game of the Big Ten Tournament, Iowa basketball turns its attention to Michigan. The Hawkeyes and Wolverines clash in...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots a 3-point shot during the Iowa/Illinois men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Hawkeyes down Illini in Big Ten Tournament opener

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 14, 2019

CHICAGO – Iowa snapped a four-game losing streak on Thursday, topping Illinois, 83-62, in its first game of the Big Ten Tournament. The Hawkeyes extended their stay in Chicago by knocking down the...