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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff dunks at the Carver-Hakweye Arena on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 76-59. (The Daily Iowan.Peter Kim)

Sports briefs

January 26, 2016

Men's team breaks into top 5   The Iowa men's basketball team entered the top five on Monday, moving to No. 3 in the Associated Press Top 25. This is the Hawkeyes highest ranking under head...

Little numbers adding up

Little numbers adding up

January 25, 2016

The Iowa men’s basketball team improved to 7-0 in the Big Ten after completing a season sweep of the Boilermakers. By Ian Murphy  |  [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team took a 7-0...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff looks for an open player during the Iowa-Northern Illinois game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 70-49. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

You tough? Uthoff

January 25, 2016

Sunday’s Iowa/Purdue game was a collision of two stylistically different teams. By Kyle Mann  |  [email protected] Basketball is very much a matchup sport. The No. 9 Iowa men’s basketball...

Iowa center Adam Woodbury, left, fights for a loose ball with Purdue forward Caleb Swanigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Hawkeyes slap down Purdue

January 24, 2016

By Ian Murphy [email protected] The Iowa men's basketball team downed Purdue, 83-71, in a physical contest on Jan. 24 in Carver-Hawkeye to complete a season sweep of the Boilermakers. Purdue...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff goes up for a layup against Nebraska forward Jack McVeigh during the Iowa-Nebraska game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 77-66. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

3 the Hawkeye charm

Ian Murphy, [email protected] January 21, 2016

The arc that extends 20 feet, 9 inches from the basket in men’s college basketball is commonly known as the 3-point line. What’s becoming known about the arc is the Iowa men’s basketball team’s...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery yells at center Adam Woodbury during the game against Augustana in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. The Vikings defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-74. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Ranking ranks low among Hawks

January 20, 2016

The Hawkeyes are ranked No. 9 but are only focused on themselves. By Kyle Mann | [email protected] Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery’s team sits at No. 9 in the country after starting 5-0 in the Big...

Iowa guard Anthony Clemmons (5) drives the ball along the baseline as he's defended by Purdue center Isaac Haas (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Jan. 2, 2016, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Mann: Men’s basketball booms over break

January 20, 2016

The Iowa men’s basketball team has played very well recently, earning a No. 9 ranking. By Kyle Mann [email protected] The No. 9 Hawkeye basketball team has put fans through a lot this season. The...

Iowa guard Anthony Clemmons drives against University of Sioux Falls in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 99-73. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Is Iowa the favorite to win the Big Ten?

January 20, 2016

Yes The Hawkeyes have a pretty good shot at winning the regular-season Big Ten title after an impressive start to the season. Just look at the competition. Indiana is the only other team in the Big...

Iowa center Adam Woodbury dunks during the Iowa-Michigan game in Carver-Hawkeye on Sunday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 82-71. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men’s hoops riding high in streak

Ian Murphy, [email protected] January 19, 2016

After another dismantling of a state university basketball team from Michigan Sunday, the Iowa men’s basketball team is 5-0 in the Big Ten and sits No. 9 in the AP poll — the highest Iowa has been...

Jok named Big Ten player of the week

Jok named Big Ten player of the week

January 19, 2016

Peter Jok was named the Big Ten player of the week after leading the Hawkeyes to wins over Michigan and Michigan State. Jok averaged 19.5 points in the two victories, and this is his first honor of...

Iowa's shooters hold off feisty Wolverines

Iowa’s shooters hold off feisty Wolverines

January 17, 2016

No. 16 Iowa punctuated its upset of No. 4 Michigan State by downing Michigan, 82-71, in Carver-Hawkeye. By Kyle Mann [email protected] After undressing Michigan State for the second time last...

Instant reaction— Iowa 82, Michigan 71

Instant reaction— Iowa 82, Michigan 71

January 17, 2016

The Hawkeyes won their seventh game in a row on Jan. 17, downing Michigan, 82-71. By Ian Murphy and Kyle Mann [email protected] [email protected] Iowa came out swinging in Carver-Hawkeye on...