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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Tony Perkins takes a shot 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.

Tony Perkins’ career high lifts Iowa men’s basketball over Maryland

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor January 15, 2023

In the three games that preceded the Iowa men’s basketball team’s 81-67 victory over Maryland Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Hawkeye junior guard Tony Perkins had scored a combined 17 points on...

Iowa forward Kris Murray dunks the basketball 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.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Maryland

Jerod Ringwald, Creative Director January 15, 2023

Iowa men's basketball defeated Maryland, 81-67, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. Iowa guard Tony Perkins led the way for the Hawkeyes, scoring a career-high 22 points. After getting into foul trouble...

Iowa guard Payton Sandfort attacks the rim during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southeast Missouri State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 106-75. (Darren Chen/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball picks up third straight win, outlasts Michigan in overtime

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor January 12, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team found itself trailing, 77-70, with under two minutes remaining in Thursday night’s showdown with the Michigan Wolverines at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  At that time,...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins shoots the ball 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.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. No. 15 Indiana

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor January 6, 2023

Iowa defeated Indiana, 91-89, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. After starting the game down 21 points, forward Kris Murray and center Filip Recraca led the way for the Hawkeyes with a combined 49 points.  The...

Iowa forward Kris Murray scores 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 pulls off comeback win over No. 15 Indiana

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter January 6, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team picked up a dramatic upset win, 91-89, against No. 15 Indiana on Thursday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hoosiers came out of the locker room hot and put up 28 points...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery shoots a 3-pointer to take the Hawkeyes and the Badgers into overtime during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. McCaffery led the Hawkeyes in points with 24. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes in overtime, 78-75.

Teammates, coaches support Iowa men’s basketball player Patrick McCaffery as he battles anxiety issues

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor January 5, 2023

Less than 24 hours after Iowa men’s basketball forward Patrick McCaffery announced he would be taking an indefinite leave of absence to focus on his mental health on Tuesday evening, Patrick’s...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery walks toward his team after a timeout call during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes in overtime, 78-75.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Patrick McCaffery out indefinitely to focus on mental health

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor January 3, 2023

Iowa men's basketball junior forward Patrick McCaffery will be out indefinitely to focus on his mental health, Iowa men's basketball said in a release Tuesday. “I have been battling anxiety for...

Iowa forward Kris Murray jumps for a layup during a basketball game between Iowa and Georgia Tech at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Yellow Jackets, 81-65.

Iowa men’s basketball’s cold shooting spells blowout loss to Nebraska

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 29, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team shot 26 percent from the field in a 66-50 loss to Nebraska on Thursday night in Lincoln — including an 8-of-39 mark from the floor in the first half. Iowa, the...

Eastern Illinois forward Jermaine Hamlin 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.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Eastern Illinois

Matt Sindt, Photojournalist December 22, 2022

Eastern Illinois defeated Iowa, 92-83, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. Iowa’s win-loss record was 7-3 before facing Eastern Illinois, who was 3-8.  The Hawkeyes next face Nebraska on Dec. 29...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery yells during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes in overtime, 78-75.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Eastern Illinois at home

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter December 21, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team lost in abysmal fashion to the visiting Eastern Illinois Panthers on Wednesday afternoon. The Hawkeyes fell, 92-83, after a second-half surge by the Panthers. Iowa...

Iowa forward Filip Rebraca moves with the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southeast Missouri State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 106-75. (Darren Chen/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Iowa basketball vs. Southeast Missouri State

Darren Chen and Matt Sindt December 18, 2022

Iowa defeated Southeast Missouri State, 106-75, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday.  Filip Rebraca, the top scorer of the Hawkeyes, sank 12 out of 13 field goals for 30 points as his career-high, with...

Iowa sophomore forward Payton Sandfort battles a Southeast Missouri State defender during a basketball game between the Hawkeyes and the Redhawks on Saturday Dec. 17 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Sandfort scored a career-high 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting as Iowa defeated Southeast Missouri State, 106-75.

Payton Sandfort, Filip Rebraca career-highs lift Iowa men’s basketball over Southeast Missouri State

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 17, 2022

Behind career-high point totals from both sophomore Payton Sandfort and senior Filip Rebraca, the Iowa men’s basketball team routed the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 106-75, Saturday night at...