Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Oregon Ducks forward Eugene Omoruyi (2) blocks the shot attempt by Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Barbara Perenic/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports

Iowa trails Oregon by 10 at halftime despite Luka Garza’s 22 first-half points

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Luka Garza tied Monday's Iowa-Oregon Round of 32 NCAA Tournament matchup at 46-46 with 2:10 remaining in the first half. But the Ducks responded with a 10-0 run to end the half to...

Mar 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) and Oregon Ducks guard LJ Figueroa (12) reach for the opening tipoff during the first half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Follow along: Iowa men’s basketball team faces off with Oregon with trip to Sweet 16 on the line

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — A trip to the Sweet 16 is on the line for the Iowa men's basketball team on Monday. The No. 2 seed Hawkeyes face off with the No. 7 seed Oregon Ducks in the Round of 32 on Monday...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) and Grand Canyon Antelopes center Asbj rn Midtgaard (33) fight for the ball during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Oregon will be at height disadvantage Monday when trying to defend Iowa center Luka Garza

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The Oregon men’s basketball team has a tall task in front of it. Literally. The tallest player in Oregon’s starting lineup is 6-foot-6. That could pose a problem for the Ducks...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) makes a three point shot over Grand Canyon Antelopes center Asbjørn Midtgaard (33) during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum.

Watch: Luka Garza reacts to Spencer Lee’s third consecutive NCAA title

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 21, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Add Luka Garza to the list of people who were in awe of what Hawkeye wrestler Spencer Lee did on the mat Saturday night. Lee won his third consecutive NCAA title at 125 pounds on...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) brings the ball up court against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Jordan Bohannon discusses his role in the #NotNCAAProperty movement

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 21, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Jordan Bohannon is one of several players in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament who has been vocal on social media throughout the weekend as part of the #NotNCAAProperty campaign. Bohannon...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Grand Canyon Antelopes center Asbjørn Midtgaard (33) defends against Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum.

Iowa men’s basketball team one win away from advancing to program’s first Sweet 16 since 1999

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 21, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Only one win stands in the way of the Iowa men’s basketball team getting back to a place it hasn’t been in more than two decades. The winner of Monday’s Iowa-Oregon matchup...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Keegan Murray (15) dunks the ball against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion | Keegan Murray shows poise in first NCAA Tournament game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 20, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Yes, Keegan Murray is only a freshman. But you’d be forgiven if you thought otherwise when watching him play Saturday night. In Iowa’s 86-74 victory over Grand Canyon in the...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) makes a three point shot over Grand Canyon Antelopes center Asbjørn Midtgaard (33) during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum.

Game time, location revealed for Monday’s Iowa-Oregon men’s basketball tournament matchup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 20, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Monday's matchup between the Iowa and Oregon men's basketball teams in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is scheduled to tip off at 11:10 a.m. CT at Bankers...

March 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery watches Grand Canyon Antelopes guard Chance McMillian (2) control the ball in the first half during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Ind.

Social media reactions from Iowa’s NCAA Tournament victory over Grand Canyon

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 20, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The No. 2 seed Iowa men's basketball team is on to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after its 86-74 victory over Grand Canyon on Saturday at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Luka...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Grand Canyon Antelopes forward Oscar Frayer (4) defends against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa men’s basketball team throws first punch, defeats Grand Canyon to advance in NCAA Tournament

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 20, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — On Friday, Ohio State became the ninth No. 2 seed to ever fall to a No. 15 seed in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament by losing to Oral Roberts. Iowa wasn't about to become the 10th. "Watching...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Keegan Murray (15) dunks the ball against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa men’s basketball team leads Grand Canyon by 11 points at halftime of first round NCAA matchup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 20, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The No. 2 seed Iowa men's basketball team leads 15th-seeded Grand Canyon, 42-31, at halftime of the NCAA Tournament first-round matchup between the teams. Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) and Grand Canyon Antelopes center Asbj rn Midtgaard (33) fight for the ball during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Follow along: No. 2 seed Iowa men’s basketball team faces 15th-seeded Grand Canyon

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 20, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The Iowa men's basketball team didn't get the opportunity to play in the NCAA Tournament last March after COVID-19 shut down sports. But as of Saturday night, Iowa's year-long wait...