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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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Iowa forward Luka Garza drives forward during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 79-66.

Rapid Recap: No. 15 Iowa men’s basketball team defeats No. 25 Rutgers for second time this season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 10, 2021

After losing four of its previous five games, the Iowa men's basketball team was in need of a win entering its Wednesday night game. And it got one. No. 15 Iowa (14-6 overall, 8-5 Big Ten) defeated...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick dribbles during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 86-71.

Iowa men’s basketball team focused on becoming ‘last one standing’ in close games

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 9, 2021

The Iowa men’s basketball team’s Jan. 2 victory over Rutgers in New Jersey is an example of what the Hawkeyes haven’t done consistently lately. Rutgers led that game as late as the 35-second...

Iowa center Luka Garza looks to Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery during the men's basketball game against Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, February 20, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 85-76.

Midseason tailspin continues as No. 8 Hawkeyes fall to Indiana

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 7, 2021

As Indiana guard Armaan Franklin’s step-back jumper from 15 feet fell through the nylon to give the Hoosiers a 67-65 lead, only two seconds stood between the Hawkeyes and their fourth loss in five...

Iowa’s Joe Wieskamp (10) is seen moments after a 3-point shot during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes in a close game, 89-85.

Iowa men’s hoops blows 11-point second-half lead in loss to Ohio State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 4, 2021

The Iowa men’s basketball team went three minutes and 41 seconds without scoring a basket late in its loss to Ohio State on Thursday. But the game was lost before that. The No. 8 Hawkeyes blew...

The Iowa men’s basketball team walks to the locker room after a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes in a close game, 89-85.

Hawkeyes hope to find footing as midseason tailspin continues

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 4, 2021

After a heartbreaking 89-85 loss to No. 7 Ohio State Thursday night, No. 8 Iowa now faces what will likely be its largest hurdle of the 2020-21 season – snapping out of a funk that has seen them...

Rapid Recap: No. 8 Hawkeyes fall to No. 7 Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Rapid Recap: No. 8 Hawkeyes fall to No. 7 Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 4, 2021

The No. 8 Iowa men's basketball team lost for the second time in three games on Thursday, falling to No. 7 Ohio State, 89-85, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Buckeyes (15-4 overall, 9-4 Big Ten) take...

Iowa center Luka Garza celebrates during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Hawkeyes head into matchup against No. 7 Ohio State with reclaimed momentum

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 3, 2021

After dropping two-straight games, Iowa men’s basketball snapped its skid and recaptured some of its early-season momentum with an 84-78 win over Michigan State Tuesday night. For the Hawkeyes,...

Iowa Guard Tony Perkins shoots the ball during the Iowa Men’s Basketball game against Michigan on Feb. 2, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Michigan 84-78. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Depth pushes Hawkeyes past Spartans

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 2, 2021

Excluding center Luka Garza’s 27 points, Iowa men’s basketball’s starters scored a combined 18 points Tuesday night against Michigan State. Typically, that kind of lackluster production from...

Iowa Center Luka Garza goes in for a layup during the Iowa Men’s Basketball game against Michigan on Feb. 2, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Michigan 84-78. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Luka Garza surpasses 2,000 career points, notches first victory over Michigan State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 2, 2021

Luka Garza returned for his senior season at Iowa to win games, not reach scoring milestones. But he did both on Tuesday. With a 3-pointer early in the second half of No. 8 Iowa’s 84-78 victory...

Iowa Center Luka Garza celebrates during the Iowa Men’s Basketball game against Michigan on Feb. 2, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. At halftime, Iowa leads 48-43. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes snap two-game losing skid with 84-78 victory over Spartans

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 2, 2021

Heading into Tuesday's matchup, the Iowa men's basketball team hadn't defeated Michigan State since 2016. But the No. 8 Hawkeyes (13-4 overall, 7-3 Big Ten) snapped their drought in the series with...

Friday, Jan. 29, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa Center Luka Garza (55) shoots a three as Illinois Forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili (15) defends him during the Iowa v. Illinois basketball game at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit:

Hawkeyes taking struggling Spartans seriously ahead of rescheduled matchup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 1, 2021

The Iowa men’s basketball team waited eight days in between games prior to its matchup with Illinois. Now, the Hawkeyes play three games in six days. First up in that loaded stretch is Tuesday’s...