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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

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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp dunks the ball 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.

Hot start fuels Hawkeyes in win over Buckeyes

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 20, 2020

Big leads in the Big Ten are tough to come back from. Ohio State ran into that problem in Iowa City on Thursday night. Before Ohio State even had a chance to settle in, the Hawkeyes had already...

Iowa guard Bakari Evelyn shoots the ball 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.

Supporting cast helps Iowa down Ohio State

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 20, 2020

There was an incredibly large contribution from someone other than Luka Garza in Iowa’s 85-76 win over Ohio State on Thursday. In fact, there were big performances from the entire team. Along...

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

Hawkeyes topple Buckeyes after dominant start

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 20, 2020

Once Iowa started, it couldn't stop. The Hawkeyes sprinted out to an 18-3 lead filled with 3-pointers and defense against Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, and they didn't let up as they...

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener goes in for the shot while Nebraska Guard Kevin Cross attempts to block 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.

Seniors lead Iowa into Ohio State matchup

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 19, 2020

A lot of things have gone wrong for Iowa basketball this season. First it was Jack Nunge’s torn ACL in the fifth game that took an integral part of the team away for almost the entire season....

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffrey and assistant coach Kirk Speraw discuss strategy during a timeout 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.

Opinion: McCaffery deserves recognition for surprising Iowa season

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 17, 2020

Very few figures within Iowa athletics are subject to as much criticism as head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery. Some of that is warranted, but this season McCaffery has shown that he’s one...

Iowa center Luka Garza dunks the ball 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.

Hawkeyes don’t panic, snap road losing streak with late comeback

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 16, 2020

Trailing late in the game on the road in the Big Ten with a depleted lineup and your star center in foul trouble —no problem for Iowa this time around. With 5:25 remaining in the second half,...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick takes a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 85-80.

Fredrick exits early in loss to Indiana

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 13, 2020

Things went from bad, to worse, to absolutely terrible for the Iowa men’s basketball team Thursday night against Indiana. Iowa got out to an early lead on the road, only for the Hoosiers to take...

Iowa forward Riley Till prepares to shoot the ball during a basketball game against Kennesaw State University on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 93-51.

Till ‘next man up’ in Iowa lineup after Pemsl suspension

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 12, 2020

Mistakes happened — now it’s about paying the consequences. Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl was arrested early Monday morning for driving with a revoked license. He lost his license due to an OWI charge...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl dribbles during a men’s basketball match between Iowa and Cincinnati at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019.

Iowa basketball player Cordell Pemsl arrested for driving with revoked license

Kayli Reese, Managing Editor February 10, 2020

University of Iowa men's basketball forward Cordell Pemsl was arrested early Monday morning for driving with a revoked license due to an OWI charge he received in September. Pemsl will be suspended...