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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA;  Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a free throw during the second half of the Iowa v. Gonzaga basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon. Gonzaga defeated Iowa with a score of 99-88.

Hawkeyes perform poorly at Pentagon

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 19, 2020

Sioux Fall, S.D. – In its first road game of the season, No. 3 Iowa men's basketball faced No. 1 Gonzaga at the Sanford Pentagon and fell, 99-88. During the game, Iowa trailed by as many as 20...

Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA;  Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts to score, while Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) is hit in the face during the first half of the Iowa v. Gonzaga basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon. Gonzaga basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon. Gonzaga leads against Iowa with a score of 51-37 after the first half. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Iowa stresses need for improvement after loss to Gonzaga, turns attention to Big Ten season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 19, 2020

The Iowa men’s basketball team lost, potentially, its most anticipated game of the Fran McCaffery era on Saturday. Luckily for the Hawkeyes, it’s December, not March. Top-ranked Gonzaga toppled...

Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA;  Iowa center Luka Garza attempts a basket during the first half of the Iowa v. Gonzaga basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon. Gonzaga basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon. Gonzaga leads against Iowa with a score of 51-37 after the first half. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Gonzaga in battle of top-three teams

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 19, 2020

The top-ranked Gonzaga men's basketball team defeated No. 3 Iowa, 99-88, at the Sanford Pentagon to hand the Hawkeyes their first loss of the 2020-21 season. The Zags improve to 4-0 on the season...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp goes for a layup during a basketball game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 106-53.

On the Line: Iowa-Gonzaga men’s basketball edition

DI Staff December 17, 2020

No. 3 Iowa vs. No. 1 Gonzaga Robert Read, Pregame Editor (18-19): Gonzaga — *Ducks* Austin Hanson, Sports Editor (23-13): Iowa — Fran’s face will be red with joy, not rage. Isaac Goffin,...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks with the assistant coaches during a timeout for the basketball game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 106-53.

Hawkeye history: Looking back at the Iowa men’s basketball team’s previous matchups with No. 1 teams

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 17, 2020

Dating back to the 1949-50 season, the Iowa men’s basketball program is 3-20 against teams ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll. Saturday’s matchup against top-ranked Gonzaga is Iowa’s opportunity...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon moves to block a pass during a basketball game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 106-53.

By the Numbers | Hawkeyes, Zags feature two elite offenses

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 17, 2020

The No. 3 Iowa men’s basketball team has played up to its ranking through six games this season, and the numbers back that up. The 6-0 Hawkeyes have scored 93 points or more in every game this...

Grand Marshal B.J. Armstrong rides in a Corvette during the 2019 Homecoming Parade on Oct. 18 in Downtown Iowa City.

One-on-one with former Iowa guard B.J. Armstrong

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 17, 2020

The Daily Iowan: I wanted to start by asking you about your time at Iowa. What do you remember? What were some of your favorite moments as a Hawkeye? B.J. Armstrong: I just have fond memories about...

Iowa forward Luka Garza returns to the bench during a menÕs basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Garza finished with a game-high 34 points.

March Madness in December: No. 1 Gonzaga, No. 3 Iowa meet in potential game of the year

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 17, 2020

Shortly after Iowa's blowout Dec. 13 victory over Northern Illinois, the Hawkeye men’s basketball Twitter account sent out the final score, along with a caption: “And now we set our sights on Gonzaga.” But...

Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) moves to block a pass during the second quarter between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Hannah Kinson/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Hawkeyes lock in on Northern Illinois as matchup with Gonzaga looms

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 13, 2020

Woven into Iowa men’s basketball’s most competitive stretch of nonconference games was its game against Northern Illinois. After a 106-53 loss to the Hawkeyes on Sunday afternoon, the Huskies dropped...

Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) and Northern Illinois center Adong Makuoi (13) watch the ball during the basketball game against Northern Illinois at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Hannah Kinson/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Keegan Murray productive in Iowa’s blowout victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 13, 2020

From the first game of the season, Keegan Murray has cracked the rotation for a deep Iowa team that features seven players with starting experience. That’s because the true freshman does it all on...

Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa center Luka Garza (55) takes a shot during the second quarter between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Hannah Kinson/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Iowa men’s hoops runs by Northern Illinois for victory at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 13, 2020

The No. 3 Iowa men's basketball team's Sunday matchup didn't bring the same level of intrigue as its last two with North Carolina and Iowa State. But the end result was the same. The Hawkeyes defeated...