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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 Kris Murray drives to the hoop while being defended by Rutgers forward Aundre Hyatt during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Murray recorded one assist. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 93-82.

Balanced scoring lifts Iowa men’s basketball over Rutgers

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor January 29, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 93-82, Sunday afternoon at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. After a back-and-forth first 15  minutes, Iowa ended the first stanza on...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery puts up a 3-point shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. McCaffery hit his first 3-pointer after returning to the court for the first time since taking a leave of absence to deal with anxiety. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 93-82.

Iowa men’s basketball forward Patrick McCaffery returns to court after missing time to work on mental health

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter January 29, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball forward Patrick McCaffery is back from his extended leave of absence. McCaffery stepped away from the program on Jan. 3, citing personal struggles with anxiety.  While McCaffery...

Iowa forward Filip Rebraca walks out for the starting lineup introductions during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Rebraca recorded six rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 93-82.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Rutgers

Jerod Ringwald, Creative Director January 29, 2023

The Iowa men's basketball team defeated Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, 93-82. Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery returned to the court, scoring nine points. Entering the day, the Scarlet Knights...

Iowa guard Ahron Ulis dribbles the ball during a basketball game Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Dec. 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 75-56. Ulis scored eight points and collected seven rebounds.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Michigan State on the road

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter January 26, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball fell, 63-61, to Michigan State on Thursday evening in East Lansing. The Hawkeyes had an opportunity to come away with a win on the last possession but fell in the final seconds.  Iowa...

Iowa men’s basketball set to face Michigan State

Iowa men’s basketball set to face Michigan State

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter January 25, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team will battle Michigan State on Thursday at 6 p.m. in East Lansing. The contest will be televised on FS1. The Spartans check in at 13-7 and 5-4 in the Big Ten while the...

Iowa guard Payton Sandfort backs down a defender during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 81-67.

Iowa men’s basketball sophomore Payton Sandfort heating up after early-season shooting struggles

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter January 24, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball’s Payton Sandfort is no stranger to heating up over the course of a season. The 6-foot-7 Waukee, Iowa, native eased his way onto the scene as a true freshman at Iowa,...

Iowa head coach during Fran McCaffery yells at his team during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 05, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-89.

Iowa men’s basketball ends winning streak in loss to Ohio State

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team’s four-game winning streak came to an end Saturday in Columbus, as the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 93-77. Ohio State led for the last 19:28 and...

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 set to take on Ohio State

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter January 19, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team is prepared to take on Ohio State on the road on Saturday afternoon. The Hawkeyes will tip off against the Buckeyes at 1 p.m. on Fox. The Hawkeyes are 12-6 on the year...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins shoots a layup during a men’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and No. 12 Northwestern in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, March 10, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 112-76.

Iowa-Northwestern men’s basketball game rescheduled for Jan. 31

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor January 19, 2023

The Iowa men's basketball team's home game against Northwestern, which was originally scheduled for Jan. 18, has been rescheduled and will now be played on Jan. 31 at 8 p.m, The Iowa athletics announced...

Yoel Castillo cuts Iowa men’s basketball center Josh Ogundele’s hair at Feel Good Studios in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Castillo, the owner of Feel Good Studios, cuts the hair of several Iowa athletes.

Iowa City barber Yoel Castillo serves community, Hawkeye athletes

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor January 17, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball center Filip Rebraca scored a team-high 24 points when the Hawkeyes hosted Eastern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 21. Rebraca  still decided something needed to change...

An Iowa player dunks the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Eastern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2022. The Panthers defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-83.

Iowa men’s basketball game against Northwestern postponed

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor January 17, 2023

The Iowa men's basketball team's game against Northwestern on Wednesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena has been postponed, Iowa Athletics announced Tuesday. Northwestern does not have the minimum seven scholarship...