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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic and Iowa forward Owen Freeman walk past each other during a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-65.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Iowa State

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor December 7, 2023

The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-65, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa on Thursday. Iowa State led the entire game, scoring 47 in the first period and 43 in the second, compared to Iowa’s 29...

Iowa Sate guard Tamin Lipsey dribbles the ball after making a steal during a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.

Iowa men’s basketball falls in embarrassing fashion to Iowa State, 90-65, Thursday night in Ames

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 7, 2023

AMES, IA -- Iowa men’s basketball suffered its worst loss of the season Thursday night on the road at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Falling to the Cyclones, 90-65, the Hawkeyes couldn’t overcome...

The Iowa men’s basketball team starters huddle up before a men’s basketball game between Iowa and North Florida at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ospreys ,103 - 78.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes continue road trip with a visit to Ames to take on Iowa State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 6, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team continues its stretch of meaningful games this week, traveling westward to Ames to take on intrastate rival Iowa State. Just two days removed from a 19-point road...

Iowa forward Ben Krikke prepares to go up for a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Quincy at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. Krikke had 14 total points and 7 rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hawks, 103-76.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Ben Krikke proving to be one of college basketball’s most underrated players

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 5, 2023

Iowa fifth-year forward Ben Krikke has provided a major spark for this year’s Iowa men’s basketball team. But long before he was a Hawkeye, he was just a Canadian with a dream. Krikke was born...

Dec 4, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks In The NBA | Nov. 27 – Dec. 3

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 4, 2023

The Sacramento Kings were happy to get their second-year star Keegan Murray back from injury.  The 23-year-old forward missed four games due to lower back soreness, including two games this week...

Tony Perkins takes a breath after North Florida shoots a ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and North Florida at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ospreys, 103-78.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Purdue, 87-68, on the road to open up conference play

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 4, 2023

Iowa and Purdue are the top two scoring teams in the Big Ten conference. The scoring certainly lived up to the hype in this game – for Purdue at least.  The fourth-ranked Boilermakers dropped...

Tony Perkins takes a breath after North Florida shoots a ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and North Florida at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ospreys, 103-78.

Tony Perkins honors late grandmother in Iowa’s victory over North Florida

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 30, 2023

Tony Perkins had something to play for in the Hawkeyes’ game against North Florida.  The fourth-year guard found out Monday morning that his grandmother passed away. After discussing with head...

Patrick McCaffery goes for a layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and North Florida at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ospreys ,103 - 78. McCaffery scored 16 points for Iowa throughout the game.

Photos: Men’s Basketball vs. North Florida

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist November 30, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the North Florida Osprey’s, 103-78, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. Both teams entered the match with similar standings, with the Ospreys sitting at 4-3 and Iowa 4-2. Tony...

Iowa forward Owen Freeman dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and North Florida at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ospreys, 103-78. Freeman scored 26 points and blocked 10 balls for Iowa.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats North Florida, 103-78, via dominant second half

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 29, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated North Florida, 103-78, on Wednesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. After heading into halftime up just four points, the Hawkeyes broke out a dominant defense...

Iowa Forward Ladji Dembele steals the ball 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. Dembele had four rebounds against the Hornets.

Dembele brings impressive background to Iowa basketball

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 28, 2023

Ladji Dembele has embarked on a unique journey in life that led him to his commitment to the Iowa men’s basketball team. The first-year forward hails from Newark, New Jersey, but came into the...

Iowa guard Josh Dix passes the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Arkansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Wolves, 88-74.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes earn two-game split at Rady Children’s Invitational

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 27, 2023

While most of the country was busy feasting during Thanksgiving, the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team celebrated the holiday playing on the hardwood in San Diego, California.  The Hawkeyes...

Oct 16, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (8) drives on Phoenix Suns forward Chimezie Metu (4) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | Nov. 20-26

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 27, 2023

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray had his week cut short after suffering an injury during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. The second-year star played 16 minutes in the first...