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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

The Daily Iowan

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren speaks at the beginning of Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. During his speech, Warren addressed women and men’s sports and his goal to continue to work toward equality.

Big Ten Conference updates COVID-19-related forfeiture rules

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 28, 2021

The Big Ten Conference updated its COVID-19-related forfeiture policy Tuesday. Per a league release, competitions that are canceled because of COVID-19 won’t automatically be considered forfeits....

The Iowa bench celebrates after Iowa scores during a basketball game between Iowa and Southeastern Louisiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 93-62.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Southeastern Louisiana

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist December 22, 2021

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 93-62, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Iowa forward Keegan Murray led the team in points with 20 and led in...

A referee ejects Southeastern Louisiana guard Keon Clergeot after a flagrant foul is called on him during a basketball game between Iowa and Southeastern Louisiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 93-62.

Iowa men’s basketball blows out Southeastern Louisiana

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball defeated Southeastern Louisiana, 93-62, on Tuesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes improved to 9-3 on the season with the victory, while the Lions dropped to...

Iowa center Josh Ogundele, forward Kris Murray and forward Keegan Murray pose on the bench during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Longwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. The Murray twins shot a combined 15-19 with 40 total points.The Hawkeyes defeated the Lancers 106-73.

Murray Twins take over for Hawkeyes in win over Utah State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter December 19, 2021

The Iowa men’s basketball team bounced back from its three-game losing streak with a comfortable, 94-75, win over Utah State at the Sanford Pentagon in South Dakota on Saturday. The Hawkeyes shot...

Iowa State forward Aljaž Kung celebrates during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 17 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. Kung finished with 7 points helping the Cyclones defeat the Hawkeyes, 73-53. (Dimia Burrell/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. No. 17 Iowa State

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist December 10, 2021

The No. 17 Iowa State Cyclones hosted the Iowa Hawkeyes at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. The Cyclones improved to 9-0 after defeating the Hawkeyes, 73-53. Last year the Hawkeyes defeated...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray looks to defend the basket during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 17 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Thursday Dec. 9, 2021. (Dimia Burrell/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Iowa State in Cy-Hawk rivalry game

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter December 10, 2021

AMES — For the first time in four years, the Iowa men’s basketball team fell to Iowa State. The Cyclones managed to dominate all aspects of the game in what was a comfortable 73-53 win over Iowa...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon drives to the basket. Bohannon led Iowa in scoring with 17 points during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 17 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 73-53.

Plenty of bad ‘memz’ for Iowa, Jordan Bohannon in 20-point loss to Iowa State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 10, 2021

AMES — Right as the final buzzer put an end to No. 17 Iowa State’s 73-53 win over Iowa at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, the Cyclone men’s basketball Twitter account fired off a tweet that may...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to pass during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Bohannon finished with 5 assists.

Bohannon, Iowa men’s basketball headed to Ames to take on Iowa State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter December 9, 2021

The last time Iowa men’s basketball visited Hilton Coliseum in Ames, senior guard Jordan Bohannon left Cyclone fans a message. After helping the Hawkeyes to their first win in Hilton Coliseum...

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn stands on the court during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Cockburn finished with 17 points and 18 rebounds. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-83.

Cockburn heats up, Illinois men’s basketball downs Iowa, 87-83

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 6, 2021

Illinois men’s basketball center Kofi Cockburn had just one field goal attempt in the first half against Iowa Monday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  But the preseason All-Big Ten honoree...

Illinois guard Trent Frazier jumps to pass the ball past Iowa forward Kris Murray during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Frazier gave the Illini two assists.The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-83.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Illinois

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor December 6, 2021

Iowa returned to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to play Illinois on Monday, Dec. 6. Illinois defeated Iowa, 87-83. Illinois out-rebounded Iowa, 52-23, on their way to a victory. Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray shoots a layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Illinois, 87-83

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 6, 2021

The University of Iowa men’s basketball team lost to Illinois, 87-83, Monday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Keegan Murray, the Big Ten Conference’s leading scorer, dropped a team-high 19 points...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray shoots a layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday Nov. 22, 2021. Murray scored a career-high 29 points. The Hawkeyes defeat the Broncos 109-61.

Iowa men’s basketball looking to bounce back against Illinois

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter December 6, 2021

Iowa and Illinois men’s basketball matchups have recently turned into a heated rivalry between the two teams. When the two sides met in Iowa City in the 2019-20 season, Iowa defeated Illinois,...