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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 Jarrod Uthoff (20) drives to the basket over Penn State guard Shep Garner, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. Uthoff scored 14 points as Iowa won 73-49. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa crushes Penn State

February 4, 2016

The Hawkeyes outscored Penn State 73-49 to earn its 15th-straight home win. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Defense wins games, and it helped the Iowa men’s basketball team earn...

Iowa center Adam Woodbury poses for a photo during Media Day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015. The Hawkeyes will open their season at home against Souix Falls on Oct. 29, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Woodbury dominates in blowout

February 4, 2016

Adam Woodbury posted a career-high 15 rebounds in Iowa’s 73-49 victory over Penn State. By Kyle Mann [email protected] There’s just something about Adam Woodbury. Maybe it’s because...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff goes up for a shot agains Nebraska forward Ed Morrow, Jr. 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)

‘Curse’ mere cursive for Hawks

February 3, 2016

Despite being featured on the Sports Illustrated cover, the Hawkeyes remain focused. By Kyle Mann [email protected] It’s been under a week since the Iowa men’s basketball team suffered its first...

Hawkeyes relish the ‘newness’

Hawkeyes relish the ‘newness’

February 3, 2016

By Jake Mosbach [email protected] After it suffered through a demoralizing three-game losing streak, life is looking up for the Iowa women’s basketball team. Head coach Lisa Bluder’s Hawkeyes...

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 smother Wildcats

February 1, 2016

The Iowa men’s basketball team knocks off Northwestern, 85-71. By Ian Murphy  |  [email protected] On paper, the matchup between the Iowa men’s basketball team and Northwestern might have been...

Northwestern head coach Chris Collins reacts after Northwestern guard Scottie Lindsey was called for a technical foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 85-71. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth)

Iowa’s shooters return from Ice Age

February 1, 2016

Peter Jok and Jarrod Uthoff bounced back from a loss to Maryland in a big way. By Kyle Mann [email protected] After suffering their first loss in more than a month on Jan. 28 in Maryland, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa forward Dom Uhl jumps up to the basket as Purdue Center Isaac Haas extends out to block him, the #9 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes beat the #22 Purdue Boilermakers 83-71 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Jan. 24, 2016(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Home Terps don’t scare Hawks

January 27, 2016

The No. 3 Iowa men’s basketball team, with its surprising bench, heads to Maryland. By Ian Murphy | [email protected] Of all the surprises so far in the Iowa men’s basketball team’s season,...

Name of the game: DEFENSE

Name of the game: DEFENSE

Kyle Mann, [email protected] January 26, 2016

The Iowa men’s basketball team, now ranked No. 3 in the nation by the Associated Press, won its fifth game against a ranked opponent this season with an 83-71 victory over No. 22 Purdue on Sunday. Iowa’s...

Iowa center Adam Woodbury grabs a rebound against Augustana in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. The Vikings defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-74. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Payne: Why are the Hawkeyes good?

January 26, 2016

The Iowa football team had a historic season, the Iowa basketball team is having a historic season. What is happening and why is it happening? By Danny Payne [email protected] Iowa basketball...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff talks to reporters outside the locker room after the Iowa-Northwestern game in Welsh-Ryan Arena on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. The Hawkeyes lost in overtime to the Wildcats, 66-61. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Uthoff makes Robertson list

January 26, 2016

Jarrod Uthoff was named to the midseason watch list for the Oscar Robertson Trophy by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association on Monday. The award, which has been given out since 1959, honors the best...

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...