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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

Feb 8, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza (55) reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena.

Hawks in the NBA | Feb. 6-12

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter February 13, 2023

Former Iowa basketball teammates Keegan Murray and Luka Garza secured career-highs in scoring in their NBA action this week. Murray, a forward for the Sacramento Kings, exploded for 30 points in a 140-120...

Iowa forward Kris Murray runs past Northwestern guard Boo Buie during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-70.

Iowa men’s basketball escapes with win over Minnesota on the road

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 12, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team escaped with a 68-56 victory over Minnesota on Sunday in Minneapolis.  Entering the matchup, Iowa was a heavy favorite over the Gophers. Minnesota is just 1-12...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery moves with the ball 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 falls to top-ranked Purdue on the road

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 9, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball fell to No. 1 Purdue, 87-73, on Thursday evening in West Lafayette.  Early in the contest, the Hawkeyes fell to a 19-4 deficit they would never overcome. Iowa was just 1-for-10...

Iowa forward Filip Rebraca attempts to rebound the ball during a basketball game between Iowa and No. 6 Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-73. Iowa had 17 defensive rebounds.

Iowa men’s basketball prepared to face No. 1 Purdue on the road

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 8, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team will take on No. 1 Purdue Thursday at 6 p.m. at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette. The Boilermakers are 22-2 and 11-1 at home. Purdue’s only loss in West Lafayette,...

Feb 3, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) shoots the ball in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Hawks in the NBA | Jan. 30-Feb. 5

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter February 6, 2023

Sacramento Kings rookie and former Hawkeye Keegan Murray secured a 13-point and 13-rebound double-double in an overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, 118-111, on Jan. 30. Murray, the Kings’...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins takes a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Perkins scored 32 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 81-79.

Iowa men’s basketball guard Tony Perkins notches career-high 32 points in win over Illinois

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter February 4, 2023

Iowa men’s basketball guard Tony Perkins scored a career-high 32 points in an 81-79 win over Illinois Saturday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  The Indianapolis, Indiana, native’s performance bested...

Iowa guards Payton Sandfort and Josh Dix celebrate after a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 81-79.

Iowa men’s basketball outlasts Illinois

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 4, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Illinois, 81-79, Saturday afternoon at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  After a back-and-forth first half that featured six lead changes, Iowa trailed, 36-35. Out...

Iowa guards Ahron Ulis and Tony Perkins hug during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 81-79.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Illinois

Jerod Ringwald, Creative Director February 4, 2023

Iowa men's basketball defeated Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, 81-79. The Hawkeyes were led by Tony Perkins' 32 points. Before the game, Illinois' student section, Orange Krush, tweeted...

Iowa fans cheer during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 93-82.

Iowa men’s basketball program voids 200 tickets bought under false pretenses by Illinois’ Orange Krush

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 1, 2023

Iowa Athletics has responded to an allegation from the Orange Krush, Illinois' student section, that the department unfairly voided tickets to the Iowa men's basketball game against Illinois on Saturday...

The jersey of former Iowa player Chris Street is seen while Iowa players are introduced before a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The jersey was placed to honor the memory of Street. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-70.

Iowa men’s basketball honors Chris Street versus Northwestern

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 1, 2023

Prior to the Iowa men’s basketball team’s rescheduled home matchup with Northwestern on Jan. 31, family members of Chris Street spoke to the media about his impact on the state, and a newly-released...

The jersey of former Iowa player Chris Street is seen while Iowa players are introduced before a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The jersey was placed to honor the memory of Street. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-70.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Northwestern

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor February 1, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, 86-70. The jersey of former Iowa player Chris Street was hung on a chair near the rest of the Iowa team to honor...

Iowa guard Payton Sandfort shoots a 3-pointer during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Bethune-Cookman at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Sandfort shot 3-of-9 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 89-58.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Northwestern with late surge

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor February 1, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated the visiting Northwestern Wildcats, 86-70, Tuesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  In what Northwestern head coach Chris Collins called a “back-and-fourth...