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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

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots a basket during the first half of a men's basketball game against Indiana on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes are leading over the Hoosiers, 37-31.

No. 4 Hawkeyes hope to learn from upset loss to Indiana

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor January 22, 2021

In the Big Ten Conference, there are no easy wins, and the Hoosiers proved that to the Hawkeyes on Thursday night as they downed Iowa, 81-69. Currently, six Big Ten teams sit inside the AP Top 25,...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick shoots a basket during a men's basketball game against Indiana on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Hoosiers, 69-81.

Stagnant second-half offense dooms Iowa in loss to Indiana

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 22, 2021

The best offense in men’s college basketball went over 11 minutes of game time without scoring in the second half on Thursday night. And as a result, No. 4 Iowa’s (12-3 overall, 6-2 Big Ten)...

Iowa forward Luka Garza gets blocked by Indiana forward Race Thompson during the first half of a men's basketball game against Indiana on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes are leading over the Hoosiers, 37-31.

No. 4 Hawkeyes outdone in second half, fall to Hoosiers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 21, 2021

The No. 4 Iowa men's basketball team dropped its third game of the season Thursday night, falling to Indiana, 81-69, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hoosiers (9-6 overall, 4-4 Big Ten) outscored the...

Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery adjusts his mask during a timeout during the first Iowa men’s basketball game of the season against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles 97-67.

Iowa men’s basketball overcomes Northwestern, shuffled schedule

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor January 17, 2021

The last 10 days have been anything but normal for Iowa men's basketball, as the Hawkeyes have seen their schedule change in a number of ways. Originally, the Hawkeyes were slated to play Northwestern...

Iowa forward Luka Garza lays the ball up 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.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Minnesota

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist January 10, 2021

Iowa forward Luka Garza dribbles during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota on Sunday.

No. 5 Iowa men’s basketball team wins rematch with No. 16 Minnesota

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 10, 2021

The No. 5 Iowa men's basketball team avenged one of its two losses this season by defeating No. 16 Minnesota, 86-71, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The Hawkeyes lost to the Gophers in overtime...

The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate the foul performed by Rutgers that sent Luka Garza to the free throw line during the Iowa vs. Rutgers Men’s Basketball game on Jan. 2, 2021. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 77-75.

Iowa men’s hoops team makes statements on and off the court in road win over Maryland

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor January 7, 2021

The Iowa men’s basketball team made impactful statements both on and off the floor on Thursday night. Prior to tipoff of the team's 89-67 road win over Maryland, the Hawkeyes joined the Terrapins...

Iowa Forward Keegan Murray dunks the ball for a 2-point basket during the Iowa vs. Rutgers Men’s Basketball game on Jan. 2, 2021. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 77-75.

Depth and grit push No. 10 Hawkeyes to road win over 14th-ranked Scarlet Knights

Robert Read, Pregame Editor January 2, 2021

Luka Garza had never defeated a ranked team on the road in his time in the Black in Gold prior to Iowa’s matchup with Rutgers on Saturday, and he told his teammates as much before the game. Message...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon celebrates a basket during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. Bohannon was three-of-eight from distance.

Vintage Jordan Bohannon leads Iowa to Big Ten victory over Northwestern

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 29, 2020

The last time the Iowa men’s basketball team played Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena prior to Tuesday’s contest, point guard Jordan Bohannon hit a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer. The...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick makes a three-point shot during the Iowa v. Western Illinois basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. Iowa defeated Western Illinois with a final score of 99-58.

No. 4 Iowa loses late lead, falls to Minnesota in overtime

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 25, 2020

The No. 4 Iowa men’s basketball team led Minnesota by seven points with 44 seconds remaining in regulation on Friday. After a late Gopher comeback, the Hawkeyes lost by seven in overtime. Not...

Players tip off during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Rejuvenated Iowa team follows loss to Gonzaga with win over Purdue

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 22, 2020

After suffering a loss to the No. 1 Gonzaga Bulldogs at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Saturday, the Iowa men’s basketball team rebounded with a 70-55 win over Purdue to open...