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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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Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl high-fives associate head coach Joe Krabbenhoft 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.

Despite late comeback effort, Iowa men’s basketball team falls to Wisconsin in overtime

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter December 11, 2022

After the Iowa men’s basketball team lost, 78-75, in overtime to Wisconsin Sunday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Badgers’ head coach Greg Gard said he needed to see his cardiologist.  “Tuesday’s...

Wisconsin guar Connor Essegian dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. Essegian scored 14 points for Wisconsin, and scored the last two points in the matchup, securing a win for the Badgers. Wisconsin defeated Iowa in overtime, 78-75.

Iowa men’s basketball drops first home game, conference game of season to Wisconsin in overtime

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 11, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team was defeated by Wisconsin, 78-75, in overtime Sunday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Badgers held Iowa to 60 points in regulation, 22 points below the Hawkeyes’...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery reacts while waiting to enter the matchup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. McCaffery played for 33 minutes and 12 seconds. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes in overtime, 78-75.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Wisconsin

Grace Smith, Photojournalist December 11, 2022

Wisconsin defeated Iowa in overtime, 78-75, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. 12,430 fans attended to watch Iowa’s sixth consecutive game against a team from a Power 5 conference. The matchup went...

Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery hugs his wife, Margaret after a win over Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Dec. 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 75-56. McCaffery recorded his 500th win as a head coach.

Photos: Iowa basketball vs. No. 20 Iowa State

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist December 9, 2022

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Iowa State Cyclones, 75-56, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. Iowa head Coach Fran McCaffery recorded his 500th head coaching win. Iowa Center Filip Rebraca shot 9-11...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery hugs his wife Margaret after a win over Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. in Iowa City on Dec. 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 75-56. McCaffery recorded his 500th career win as a head coach.

Iowa men’s basketball starts fast, routs No. 20 Iowa State

Grant Hall and Chris Werner December 8, 2022

The Iowa State Cyclones were down by 15 points before their first basket fell in Tuesday night’s men’s basketball edition of the annual Cy-Hawk rivalry at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa was without...

Iowa forward Filip Rebraca shoots a layup during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Dec. 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 75-56. Rebraca scored 22 points and collected 11 rebounds.

Iowa men’s basketball forward Filip Rebraca steps up in win over Iowa State

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter December 8, 2022

With Iowa men’s basketball’s top scorer Kris Murray sidelined with a lower body injury sustained in Tuesday night’s loss to No. 15 Duke at Madison Square Garden, Serbian import Filip Rebraca...

Iowa forward Kris Murray shoots a 3-pointer during a basketball game between Iowa and Omaha at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. Murray recorded a career-high 30 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mavericks, 100-64.

Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray to miss Thursday’s Cy-Hawk game

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 8, 2022

After Kris Murray was seen sporting a walking boot after Iowa men's basketball's loss to Duke on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, Iowa Athletics announced Murray will miss tonight's Cy-Hawk...

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 prepared to host Iowa State

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter December 7, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team is prepared to host Iowa State on Thursday at 7 p.m. as part of the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series. The Hawkeyes are 6-2 on the year after Tuesday night’s 74-62 defeat...

Iowa forward Kris Murray wipes his face after 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. Purdue has won six of the last seven match ups between the Hawkeyes and the Boilermakers.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Duke in Jimmy V Classic

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter December 7, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team suffered its second defeat of the season in a 74-62 loss to No. 15 Duke on Tuesday evening. The contest was part of the Jimmy V Classic, organized to raise money for...

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 sixth year forward Connor McCaffery embracing coach-on-the-floor role

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 6, 2022

Connor McCaffery’s career as an Iowa athlete has been one with twists, turns, and detours. But now, the son of head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery seems to have found his lane. Connor McCaffery...

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 ready to face No. 15 Duke at Madison Square Garden as part of Jimmy V Classic

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 5, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team is preparing for the upcoming Big Ten schedule in a big way.  As their fourth straight Power Five opponent, the Hawkeyes will take on Duke Tuesday night at 8:30...

Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray bounces back with massive double-double against Georgia Tech after road struggles

Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray bounces back with massive double-double against Georgia Tech after road struggles

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter November 30, 2022

After a rough shooting stretch in games against Clemson and TCU during the Emerald Coast Classic tournament in Florida last week, Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray said he forgot about his...