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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

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...

Iowa forward Luka Garza looks to shoot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 105-77.

Garza overcomes foul trouble to lead Iowa past Iowa State

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 12, 2020

The first half of Iowa's 105-77 win over Iowa State Friday night likely didn’t go the way reigning Big Ten Player of the Year, Luka Garza, had envisioned. Garza picked up two quick fouls in the...

Iowa forward Jack Nunge defends during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 105-77.

Iowa men’s hoops wins third straight in Cy-Hawk series for first time in three decades

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 11, 2020

Last season, Jordan Bohannon thanked Iowa State for the “Memz” after Iowa won at Hilton Coliseum. Lately, the memories haven’t been very good for the Cyclones in the men’s basketball edition...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick looks to shoot during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. Fredrick played for 26:10 in the game.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Iowa State

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist December 11, 2020

No. 3 Iowa's size advantage up front was too much for visiting Iowa State as the Hawkeyes cruised to a 105-77 victory at Carver Hawkeye on Friday. Iowa's fourth consecutive win was headlined by forward...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives to the rim during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020.

Luka Garza scores 25 in second half, Iowa blows out Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 11, 2020

The No. 3 Iowa men's basketball improved to 5-0 on the season with a 105-77 thrashing of in-state rival Iowa State Friday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Luka Garza drained a 3-pointer on the first...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to pass during the Iowa men’s basketball game against the Southern University Jaguars at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 103-76 in their first game against them since 2017.

Bohannon set for return to Cy-Hawk rivalry

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 10, 2020

Last season, guard Jordan Bohannon left his shoes on the hardwood at Hilton Coliseum after Iowa’s 84-68 win over Iowa State as a parting gift to the Cyclones. On the right shoe, he wrote, “To ISU:...

Action is underway during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.

Iowa-Gonzaga matchup to be held without fans

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 9, 2020

Fans will not be allowed to attend Iowa men's basketball's matchup with Gonzaga in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Dec. 19 in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Sanford Pentagon announced...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to pass during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. Bohannon led the team with 24 points.

Hawkeyes find alternative scoring options as Garza struggles early against Tar Heels

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 8, 2020

Senior guard Jordan Bohannon has had a rollercoaster of a career at Iowa over the last five years. Bohannon started as a freshman, and didn’t look back for the next two seasons. Then, in 2019-20,...

Players tip-off during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.

Hawkeyes pass their first true test of the season, and they expected to

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 8, 2020

The Iowa men’s basketball team’s matchup with North Carolina on Tuesday was its fourth game of the season, but its first test. It was a test the Hawkeyes expected to pass, and did. After overpowering...