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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 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...

Iowa's Jarrod Uthoff (20), Christian Williams, center, and Adam Woodbury, second from left, and Michigan State's Deyonta Davis (23) and Eron Harris (14) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

No. 16 Hawkeyes spill No. 4 Spartans, sweep season series

January 14, 2016

The Iowa Hawkeyes beat Michigan State in East Lansing for the first time since 1993. By Ian Murphy [email protected] The last time the Iowa men’s basketball team won in East Lansing, Michigan,...

Marquette's Haanif Cheatham looks to pass the ball as Iowa's Mike Gesell defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

Gesell named Big Ten Player of the Week

January 11, 2016

Gesell scored 22 points on 7 shots and dished out 10 assists in the victory over Nebraska. Iowa point guard Mike Gesell was rewarded on Jan. 11 for his play in the Hawkeyes' 77-66 victory over Nebraska...

Iowa guard Mike Gesell, right, tries to steal the ball from Nebraska forward Shavon Shields during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 77-66. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Gesell, Iowa defense sweep aside Huskers

January 5, 2016

Mike Gesell had 22 points and 10 assists as the Hawkeyes downed Nebraska, 77-66. By Kyle Mann [email protected] The No. 19 Iowa men’s basketball team tried to play a stern host to Nebraska on...

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)

Hawkeyes rally to stun No. 14 Purdue

January 2, 2016

A massive second half powered the Hawkeyes on Jan. 2 over the No. 14 Boilermakers, 70-63. By Ian Murphy [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team dominated after halftime to beat No....

Iowa guard Mike Gesell celebrates with fans after an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa. Gesell scored 25 points as Iowa won 83-70. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Hawkeyes show improvement in Spartan upset

December 30, 2015

Iowa learned how to play without Jarrod Uthoff and how to finish a win. By Kyle Mann [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team upset top-ranked Michigan State on Dec. 29, and although...

Iowa guard Mike Gesell celebrates with fans after an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa. Gesell scored 25 points as Iowa won 83-70. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Men’s hoops takes down No. 1 Spartans

December 29, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W65LVXuIen4 The Iowa men’s basketball team upended No. 1 Michigan State, 83-70, on Tuesday in Carver-Hawkeye. By Ian Murphy [email protected] With the football...

Iowa's Nicholas Baer shoots over a Drake player. The Hawkeyes beat the Bulldogs 70-64 in the Big Four Classic (Joshua Housing/The Daily Iowan)

The Eagles don’t fly on Tuesday

December 22, 2015

The Hawkeyes started slowly but did everything right from there en route to a blowout victory over Tennessee Tech. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYKgg4wFY9s By Ian Murphy [email protected] The...