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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery attempts a dunk during a basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 71-59. McCaffery had 18 total points and 7 rebounds.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Minnesota

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist February 7, 2022

Despite Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery’s absence from COVID-19 and four-point deficit at halftime, Iowa assistant coach Billy Turner and Iowa forward Keegan Murray led the Iowa Hawkeyes to 71-59 victory...

Iowa men's basketball guard Ahron Ulis dribbles the ball during a game against Minnesota on Feb. 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes beat the Golden Gophers, 71-59.

Iowa men’s basketball ratchets defensive intensity up, downs Minnesota, 71-59

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 6, 2022

When the second half of Sunday's Iowa-Minnesota men’s basketball game began, the Hawkeyes faced a four-point deficit. A buzzer beater at the end of the first half gave the Golden Gophers a 38-34...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray attempts a shot during the Iowa men's basketball game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday.

Iowa men’s basketball team dominates second half, beats Minnesota in Fran McCaffery’s absence

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 6, 2022

Billy Taylor has been part of plenty of wins over his 21 seasons of college basketball coaching experience. But Sunday’s victory over Minnesota had a bit of extra meaning behind it. After Iowa...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks with his team during a timeout of 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 scored 33 points in the first half.

Fran McCaffery to miss Iowa men’s basketball’s game against Minnesota

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 4, 2022

Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery has entered health and safety protocols will miss Sunday's game against Minnesota after testing positive for COVID-19, Iowa Athletics announced Friday. At...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to play during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. McCaffery spoke about recovering from the first half rebounding deficit after the game. “I thought we had more focus. More activity,” McCaffery said. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 68-51.

Thursday’s Iowa-Ohio State men’s basketball game postponed

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 3, 2022

Today’s Iowa-Ohio State men’s basketball game has been postponed. Inclement weather in Columbus, Ohio, and travel cancellations are the reasons the game needs rescheduled, per an Iowa Athletics...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray goes up for a layup 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. Murray shot 4-11 in field goals.

Winter storm, plane issue may affect Iowa-Ohio State men’s basketball game

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 2, 2022

Iowa men’s basketball will continue its slate of ranked opponents as it takes on No. 16 Ohio State in Columbus on Thursday. The 14-7 Hawkeyes are currently on a two-game losing streak and 4-6...

Iowa forwards Kris and Keegan Murray talk during a break in the play at a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 83-74.

Analyzing Iowa men’s basketball team’s tournament chances halfway through Big Ten play

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 1, 2022

Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery wanted nothing to do with any postseason discussions during a mid-January press conference. “I just think, to be honest with you, it’s just crazy...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray shoots during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. Murray led the team in points with 15. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 68-51.

Keegan Murray’s buzzer-beater not enough in Iowa men’s basketball’s double-OT loss

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 31, 2022

Penn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry, a former assistant coach with the NBA’s Boston Celtics, joked after Iowa’s win over the Nittany Lions on Jan. 22 that he wouldn’t mind not coaching against...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray attempts to dunk during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. Murray collected 15 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 68-51.

Iowa men’s basketball to take on Penn State in State College

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter January 30, 2022

For the second time in just over a week, Iowa men’s basketball is facing off against Penn State. The Hawkeyes beat the Nittany Lions, 68-51, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 22. The first matchup...

Purdue forward Trevion Williams goes up for a shot 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. Williams played a total of 24 minutes and five seconds.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. No. 6 Purdue

Grace Smith, Photo Editor January 27, 2022

No. 6 Purdue defeated Iowa, 83-73, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. The two teams previously matched up in West Lafayette, Indiana, on Dec. 3, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes,...

Iowa forward Kris Murray walks off the court after fouling out 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. Murray played a total of 24 minutes and 16 seconds before receiving his fifth foul taking him out of the game.

Iowa men’s basketball unable to overcome early deficit against Purdue

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter January 27, 2022

After forcing a turnover on Purdue’s Trevion Williams, the Iowa men's basketball team looked to seize the moment. Kris Murray got open and knocked down a 3-pointer on the ensuing possession, sending...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray goes up for a layup 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. Murray shot 4-11 in field goals.

Iowa men’s basketball team still without Quadrant 1 win after loss to Purdue

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 27, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team’s second matchup with Purdue of the 2021-22 season mirrored the first contest between the Big Ten rivals. Like the Dec. 3 game between the Hawkeyes and Boilermakers...