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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa Forward Owen Freeman after getting a foul call on his layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 86-77.

Iowa men’s basketball earns signature win, topping Nebraska with defensive adjustments, balanced offense in 18-point triumph

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter January 12, 2024

The Iowa men's basketball team earned its best victory of the season so far, taking down 13-win Nebraska, 94-76, just three days after the Huskers upset No. 1 Purdue. Despite conceding an early lead,...

Iowa Guard Tony Perkins dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 86-77. Perkins had 15 points during the game.

Photos: Men’s basketball vs. Rutgers

Carly Schrum, Photojournalist January 6, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 86-77, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday.  The Hawkeyes entered the game with a record of 8-6, while the Scarlet Knights entered with an 8-5...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery watches action during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina A&T at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 112-71.

Iowa men’s basketball earns first conference win of season with nine-point triumph over Rutgers

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 6, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team logged its first win in Big Ten play with an 86-77 victory over Rutgers on Saturday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  With his Hawkeyes now at 9-6 on the season, head coach...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins forward Ben Krikke block Northern Illinois guard Zion Russel during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 103-74.

Iowa men’s basketball stumbles late against No. 21 Wisconsin, falling in an 82-73 defeat

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 2, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team resumed conference play with an 82-73 loss on the road to the No. 21 Wisconsin Badgers. The defeat dropped the Hawkeyes to 8-6 overall and 0-3 in Big Ten play for the...

Iowa guard Dasonte Bowen goes for a layup against Northern Illinois forward Xavier Ramos during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 103-74.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Northern Illinois

Lua Rasga, Photojournalist December 30, 2023

Iowa defeated Northern Illinois, 103-74, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. The game drew 11,846 attendees to the arena. The Hawkeyes led in total rebounds and assists, with the Huskies taking the...

Iowa forward Ben Krikke goes up for a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Arkansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Northern Illinois, 103-74, to close out non-conference play

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 29, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team concluded the 2023 calendar year with a dominating win over Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. Defeating the Huskies, 103-74, the Hawkeeys concluded...

Iowa Guard Brock Harding shoots a three with a defender in his face 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. Harding had seven assists against the Hornets

Iowa men’s basketball topples UMBC, 103-81, behind overpowering run to close out the first half

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 20, 2023

The Iowa men's basketball team survived a slow start with an overpowering finish in the first half to throttle the University of Maryland Baltimore County, 103-81, Wednesday night at Carver-Hawkeye...

December 16, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) shoots the basketball against Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji (30) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | Keegan Murray puts up historic 47-point performance

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 18, 2023

It’s safe to say Keegan Murray seems to be past his shooting slump.  The Sacramento Kings forward was one of the best shooters percentage-wise throughout the 2022-23 NBA season, making a rookie...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort celebrates during game one of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between Iowa men’s basketball and Florida A&M at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Florida A&M in Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase

Grace Smith, Photojournalist December 16, 2023

The Hawkeyes defeated the Florida A&M Rattlers, 88-52, at the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday. Iowa improved to 6-5 on the season in the team's first game in...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort shoots a layup during game one of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between Iowa men’s basketball and Florida A&M at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.

Iowa men’s basketball crushes Florida A&M, 88-52, to snap three-game losing streak

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 16, 2023

In a span of less than two minutes, Iowa first-year big man Owen Freeman best encapsulated the journey of the Iowa men's basketball team over the past two weeks. With 1:07 remaining in the first half...

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.

Owen Freeman continues to be a bright spot for the Hawkeyes

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 12, 2023

There’s no doubt that Owen Freeman has been one of the bright spots for this Iowa men’s basketball team so far this season. However, the first-year is still far from reaching his true potential. The...

Michigan Forward Olivier Nkamhoua blocks Iowa’s Patrick McCaffery’s shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes, 90-80. Nkamhoua had ten rebounds and scored 12 points during the game.

Iowa men’s basketball players and coaches react to three-game losing streak

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 10, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team is in the midst of a three-game losing streak after falling in its Big Ten home opener against Michigan on Sunday, 90-80. The 10-point loss to the Wolverines followed...