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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 Ahmad Wagner drives past Kennesaw State forward Johannes Nielsen during a basketball game against Kennesaw State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 91-74 in their season opener. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa thumps Delaware State, 89-57

December 23, 2016

The Iowa men's basketball team moved its winning streak to five games with a 89-57 victory over Delaware State on Dec. 22 in Carver-Hawkeye. The Hawkeyes now sit at 9-5. Senior Peter Jok once again...

Iowa guard Peter Jok shoots the ball during the first game of The Hy-Vee Classic with Iowa and UNI in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 69-46. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men, women sweep in hoops

December 21, 2016

  In a night full of action in Carver-Hawkeye (and a noticeable absence of action shen the final horn buzzed after the men's game), the Iowa men's and women's basketball teams notched two victories...

Iowa guard Christian Williams passes the ball during the first game of the Classic Four. Iowa and UNI played in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 69-46. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeye defense strangles Panthers

Adam Hensley, [email protected] December 17, 2016

The Iowa men's basketball team flexed its muscles at the 2016 Hy-Vee Classic on Dec. 17. The Hawkeyes (6-5) throttled Northern Iowa (5-5), 69-46, to earn their second-straight win in Wells Fargo...

Iowa guard Peter Jok dribbles past Seton Hall forward Angel Delgado during a basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. The Pirates defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-83, in Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hawks face Panthers with claws

December 16, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Attempting to keep up their momentum, the Hawkeyes will travel to Des Moines for the annual Hy-Vee Classic, this year facing Northern Iowa. The Hawkeyes (5-5)...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl celebrates after an Iowa made basket in the game between Nebraska-Omaha vs. Iowa at Carver Hawkeye on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Hawkeyes comeback fell short, being defeated by the Mavericks  98-89. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Youth makes strong hoops point

December 14, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] One game can never really tell a story one way or another, but after a convincing win over then-No. 25 Iowa State, it looks as if the Iowa men’s basketball team...

Iowa forward Ahmad Wagner drives past Kennesaw State forward Johannes Nielsen during a basketball game against Kennesaw State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 91-74 in their season opener. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Not vets yet, but growing

December 13, 2016

By Adam Hensley | [email protected]     The art of creating a successful lineup is something coaches can struggle with at times.     Going into the Cy-Hawk Series men’s basketball game, many...

Iowa State forward Deonte Burton tries to get around Iowa forward Ahmad Wagner during the game between rivals Iowa State-Iowa at Carver Hawkeye on Thursday, December 8, 2016. The Hawkeyes went on to upset the Cyclones 78-64. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hensley: For now, it’s a Hawkeye State

Adam Hensley, [email protected] December 9, 2016

In an interview with the Des Moines Register, Iowa State’s Monte Morris said the following about the Iowa-Iowa State basketball game: “We want to go in there and make a statement — set the tone...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer celebrates after an and one call during the game between rivals Iowa State-Iowa at Carver Hawkeye on Thursday, December 8, 2016. The Hawkeyes went on to upset the Cyclones 78-64. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Jok leads Hawkeye stunner

December 9, 2016

By Blake Dowson  [email protected] Peter Jok had never beaten the Cyclones. Now, Jordan Bohannon has never lost to them, after Iowa defeated Iowa State, 78-64, in Carver-Hawkeye on Dec. 8. Jok...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts to rebound a ball during a basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. The Pirates defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-83, in Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Tall task ahead for Hawkeyes

December 8, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Two days after traveling to Iowa City and putting it on Iowa, 98-89, Nebraska-Omaha went to Ames and lost to Iowa State, 91-47. A lesson can be taken from the...

Iowa forward Ahmad Wagner goes up against Michigan guard Muhammad Ali Abdur-Ranhkman during the Iowa-Michigan game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 82-71. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes’ winning numbers

December 7, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Stetson isn’t the best team in college hoops, but the Hawkeyes’ victory Monday steered them in the right direction at a pivotal moment in the schedule. Here...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss takes a shot during a basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hatters, 95-68. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hawkeyes snap four-game slide

December 6, 2016

By Adam Hensley  [email protected] The Hawkeyes returned to their winning ways Monday night by defeating Stetson, 95-68, snapping a four-game losing streak. Isaiah Moss and Cordell Pemsl churned...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl walks off the court with Iowa forward Tyler Cook after a basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hatters, 95-68, where Cook was sidelined due to a finger fracture. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Pemsl fills up basketball limelight

December 6, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] It set up well to be a Cordell Pemsl night for Iowa. For one, with all the 3-point shooting the Hawkeyes have been doing, head coach Fran McCaffery surely wanted...