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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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Purdue pounds Iowa for second time this season

Purdue pounds Iowa for second time this season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 4, 2020

Different arena, same story. Less than a month after losing by 29 in West Lafayette, Indiana, Iowa found itself in a similar situation, falling 77-68 to Purdue at home on Tuesday. While the loss...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery draws up plays during a timeout 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.

Purdue upsets Iowa in Hawkeyes’ home finale

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 4, 2020

Purdue spoiled Iowa's home finale on Tuesday, downing the Hawkeyes 77-68 on their Senior Night. The Hawkeyes fell behind early, and the Boilermakers never let up. Iowa shot just 38 percent from...

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.

Garza breaks Iowa’s single-season scoring record

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 3, 2020

After hitting a free throw with 16:47 remaining in the second half of Iowa's game against Purdue, Luka Garza now holds the single-season scoring record for Iowa men's basketball. John Johnson previously...

Penn State guards Seth Lundy and Curtis Jones Jr. fight Iowa forward Ryan Kriener for a rebound 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.

Kriener, Evelyn, Till to be recognized ahead of Purdue game

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 3, 2020

Ryan Kriener and Bakari Evelyn have been through very different careers at Iowa. Kriener has been in the Hawkeye basketball program for four years, coming off the bench and finding himself in the...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick drives to the hoop 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. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Fredrick’s return to the starting lineup key in Iowa’s victory over Penn State

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 29, 2020

Iowa got some much-needed good news when head coach Fran McCaffery announced on Friday that freshman guard CJ Fredrick would return to the starting lineup against Penn State. Fredrick made an impact...

Members of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate 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. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes eye double-bye ahead of Big Ten Tournament

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 29, 2020

Iowa basketball’s battle against Penn State on Saturday resembled a Big Ten football game. 11 a.m. on a Saturday. Chilly weather before tip. Physical. Electric. A lot on the line. But this time,...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick listens intently during a timeout during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes take down Nittany Lions in pivotal Big Ten matchup

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 29, 2020

After losing to Michigan State on Feb. 25, Iowa wasted no time getting back in the win column. The men's basketball defeated Penn State, 77-68, in a physical game that will have a significant impact...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick attempts to block Nebraska guard Dachon Burke Jr. during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye arena on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 96-72.

Read: Final stretch presents opportunities for men’s basketball

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 27, 2020

There’s been legitimate reasons to panic for fans of the Iowa men’s basketball team in recent years at the end of the regular season. An eight-point loss in East Lansing with a seven-man rotation...

Iowa center Luka Garza shoots the ball during the men's basketball game against Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020.

Spartans take down Hawkeyes after strong second half

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 25, 2020

Cassius Winston can’t be contained for long. That was true once again Tuesday night. After scoring only one point for Michigan State in the first half, the All-American guard went off in the final...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp takes the ball to the hoop past Nebraska guard Dachon Burke Jr. during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye arena on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 96-72. Wieskamp scored a total of 30 points during the game.

Hawkeyes look to overcome Spartans’ big numbers

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 24, 2020

No. 18 Iowa will have a chance to down what was previously considered the best team in the Big Ten early in the season when it faces No. 24 Michigan State in East Lansing on Tuesday. The formerly...