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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

Iowa guard Peter Jok is cheered by the bench after hitting a three pointer during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Sunday, January 31, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 85-71. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth)

Hawk men search for defense

December 5, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Hoping to break a four-game losing streak, the Hawkeyes (3-5) will host Stetson (4-5) at 6 p.m. today in the first-ever matchup between the programs. Fans are...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery yells at the team during a timeout in  the game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 64-59. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Blake’s Take: Men’s hoops slip-sliding away

December 5, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] We tried to bury the Todd Lickliter era and never speak of it again. In fact, I feel bad for even bringing it up right now. But, as the current Fran McCaffery-led...

Iowa guard Peter Jok dribbles up court 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)

Omaha upsets Iowa with high scoring offense, 98-89

December 3, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Iowa’s losing streak stretched to four games, this time after falling to Omaha, 98-89, inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Mavericks recorded their first win...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery gestures during men's basketball media day press conference in the Feller Room in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. The Hawkeyes will play their first regular season game on Friday, November 11, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 8:30 p.m. against Kennesaw State. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

After tough stretch, Iowa regroups

December 2, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] While most Iowa students were enjoying their time at home during Thanksgiving break, the men’s basketball team was in Florida getting beat up by No. 7 Virginia...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl attempts a shot over Kennesaw State guard Josh Burnett 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)

Sizing up Hawk hoops

December 1, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] The 92-78 loss to Notre Dame shed some light on the Iowa men’s basketball team. Here are some takeaways from the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Small lineup started...

Iowa guard Peter Jok walks towards the bench during the Savannah State vs Iowa game on Sunday, November 13, 2016 in Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 116-84. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Notre Dame buries Iowa in 2nd half

November 30, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Peter Jok, who is second in the nation in scoring at slightly more than 25 points per game, didn’t register a point until there were about 11 minutes left in...

Iowa guard Peter Jok dribbles up court 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)

Seeking some luck against Irish

November 29, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Hawkeye basketball will try to bounce back tonight after consecutive losses in the Emerald Coast Classic over the weekend. Iowa will clash with Notre Dame in...