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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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,...

Iowa men's basketball guard Tony Perkins celebrates in the Hawkeyes' 85-51 win over the Portland State Vikings at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 26, 2021.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to No. 2 Purdue

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter December 4, 2021

Iowa forward Keegan Murray didn’t play in the Iowa men’s basketball team’s game against No. 2 Purdue Friday night. Murray has averaged 24.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game in the seven contests...

Iowa forwards Keegan Murray and Filip Rebraca fight for a rebound  during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Slippery Rock at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes out rebounded Slippery Rock 56-34. The Hawkeyes beat The Pride of the Rock 99-47.

Interior defense key for Iowa men’s basketball’s matchup against No. 2 Purdue

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 2, 2021

After a 7-0 start to the season, Iowa men’s basketball will open Big Ten play on Friday. And the Hawkeyes have a challenge in front of them as they take on No. 2 Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana. “We...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots a free throw for a technical foul called against Portland State during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Portland State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Bohannon went 3-3 for free throws.The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 85-51.

Iowa men’s basketball wins first road test against Virginia

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 30, 2021

Down by one with just eight seconds on the clock at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia, Iowa men’s basketball was staring its first loss of the 2021-22 season in the face. Then,...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery argues with an official during a basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina Central at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The Hawkeyes shot 41 free throws and converted 35 times. After the game, McCaffery acknowledged the Eagles physicality. “That's not something you see every day," McCaffery said. They came in here expecting to be physical, expecting to get up into us and we had to deal with it.” The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles, 86-69.

Iowa men’s basketball faces first road test at Virginia

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 28, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball has started the season 6-0, notching six comfortable wins. The Hawkeyes have won each of their first six games by at least 15 points and have an average margin of victory of...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins celebrates during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Portland State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Perkins finished with 10 points playing a total of 23 minutes. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 85-51.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Portland State

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist November 27, 2021

The Iowa Hawkeyes hosted the Portland State Vikings at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes improved to 6-0 after defeating the Vikings 85-51.  Iowa forward Keegan Murray led...

Iowa men's basketball guard Tony Perkins celebrates in the Hawkeyes' 85-51 win over the Portland State Vikings at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 26, 2021.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Portland State, 85-51

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 27, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball downed Portland State, 85-51, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Friday evening. Despite the lopsided final score, the Hawkeyes were still tested by the Vikings. Iowa led by just 11...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery and guard Jordan Bohannon honor Bohannon’s record for Big Ten career 3-pointers during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday Nov. 22, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos 109-61.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Western Michigan

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist November 23, 2021

The Iowa Hawkeyes hosted the Western Michigan Broncos at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. The Hawkeyes improved to 5-0 after beating the Broncos 109-61. Iowa forward Keegan...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon runs down the court after hitting a Big Ten record breaking 3-pointer during a basketball game between Iowa and Alabama State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. Bohannon broke the record in his 147th game. Former Ohio State guard Jon Diebler originally held the record with 144 career games.The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornets 108-82.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Alabama State

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist November 19, 2021

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Alabama State Hornets 108-82 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. During the game, Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon broke the record for most Big Ten career 3-pointers...