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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa Guard Tony Perkins shots a last second three during a men’s basketball game between No. 2 Purdue and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 84-70. Perkins had 24 points during the game.

Iowa men’s basketball comes up short against No. 2 Purdue, but show stark difference from the teams’ last meeting

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 20, 2024

While the 84-70 final score between Iowa men’s basketball and No. 2 Purdue Saturday may reflect a lopsided defeat, the contest was far from easy for the victorious Boilermakers. Just take it from...

Iowa Forward Owen Freeman and Purdue Center Zach Edey jump for tip-off during a men’s basketball game between No. 2 Purdue and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 84-70. Freeman had 6 points and 4 fouls during the game.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Purdue

Carly Schrum and Kathy Le January 20, 2024

The No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 84-70, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. The Boilermakers came into the game 16-2, coming off a win against Indiana on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes...

Purdue Center Zach Edey blocks Iowa Guard Tony Perkins during a men’s basketball game between Purdue and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. Purdue leads at halftime, 47-34. (Carly Schrum/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball’s late comeback attempt falls short, losing to No. 2 Purdue, 84-70

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter January 20, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team’s three-game winning streak snapped Saturday afternoon against No. 2 Purdue, as the Hawkeyes fell to the Boilermakers, 84-70, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Outrebounded,...

Iowa forward, Payton Sandfort celebrates a point during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 94-76.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look to make statement win against Purdue

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 19, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team appears to be finally hitting its stride as the schedule shifts to 2024 and Big Ten competition. After starting the new year off with an 11-point road loss to Wisconsin,...

Iowa fans wait to get into Carver-Hawkeye Arena during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 84-57.

Iowa men’s and women’s basketball play games through poor weather despite cancellations across the state

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter January 16, 2024

Iowa endured extreme winter weather on Jan. 12, but Iowa men’s and women’s basketball played on. Due to the hazardous conditions, the Iowa Department of Transportation labeled several of Iowa’s...

Iowa guard, Tony Perkins shoots the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 94-76.

Point/Counterpoint | How many conference games will the Iowa men’s basketball team win?

Jake Olson and Chris Meglio January 16, 2024

10 Wins The Iowa men’s basketball team had a lot of questions entering the 2023-24 season. After three straight years of National Player of the Year Candidates with Luka Garza, Keegan Murray, and...

Jan 14, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) takes a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | Jan. 8-14

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 16, 2024

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray had an inconsistent shooting week that ended with an injury during the four-game road trip. But the second-year star started strong as he led the team with...

Iowa Forward Pryce Sandford high-fives Iowa Guard Josh Dix after making a three during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Alabama State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornets 98-67. Sandford had six points against the Hornets.

Iowa men’s basketball earns road victory over Minnesota, 86-77, for third conference win of season

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 15, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team topped Minnesota with an 86-77 win at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday night.  Head coach Fran McCaffery notched his 272nd win as Iowa head coach,...

Iowa guard, Tony Perkins jumps to block a pass from Nebraska forward, Rienk Mast during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 94-76.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Nebraska

Shaely Odean, Photojournalist January 13, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 94-76 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. Entering the arena the Hawkeyes were sitting at a 9-6 record whereas the Cornhuskers had a record of 13-3. Iowa...

Iowa Forward Owen Freeman after getting a foul call on his layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 86-77.

Iowa men’s basketball earns signature win, topping Nebraska with defensive adjustments, balanced offense in 18-point triumph

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter January 12, 2024

The Iowa men's basketball team earned its best victory of the season so far, taking down 13-win Nebraska, 94-76, just three days after the Huskers upset No. 1 Purdue. Despite conceding an early lead,...

Iowa Guard Tony Perkins dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 86-77. Perkins had 15 points during the game.

Photos: Men’s basketball vs. Rutgers

Carly Schrum, Photojournalist January 6, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 86-77, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday.  The Hawkeyes entered the game with a record of 8-6, while the Scarlet Knights entered with an 8-5...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery watches action during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina A&T at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 112-71.

Iowa men’s basketball earns first conference win of season with nine-point triumph over Rutgers

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 6, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team logged its first win in Big Ten play with an 86-77 victory over Rutgers on Saturday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  With his Hawkeyes now at 9-6 on the season, head coach...