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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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Wieskamp heats up, propels Hawkeyes past Cornhuskers

Wieskamp heats up, propels Hawkeyes past Cornhuskers

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor February 8, 2020

In Iowa’s game Wednesday in West Lafayette, it seemed like center Luka Garza was the only Hawkeye that could put points on the board. Garza was the lone Hawkeye to score in double figures in Iowa’s...

Iowa rebounds after 'embarrassing' loss to Purdue

Iowa rebounds after ’embarrassing’ loss to Purdue

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 8, 2020

Iowa lost by 36 points the last time it took the court against Purdue. Hawkeye fans were upset, and so was Fred Hoiberg. The former Iowa State head coach and current leader of the Nebraska men’s...

Hawkeyes bounce back, run away from Nebraska

Hawkeyes bounce back, run away from Nebraska

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 8, 2020

After a blowout 104-68 loss to Purdue on Wednesday, the Iowa men's basketball team returned home to take on Nebraska to try and get back on track. The Hawkeyes did just that. Iowa got out to...

Iowa forward Luka Garza looks for the basket during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.

Purdue lights out from deep in win over Hawkeyes

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 5, 2020

Playing on the road in the Big Ten has been a difficult situation to be in all season long. Purdue taught Iowa that lesson again Wednesday night. Iowa scored the first bucket of the game to take...

Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp reacts after making a layup during the Iowa/Michigan men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes took down the No. 5 ranked Wolverines, 74-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa prepares for road disadvantage at Purdue

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 4, 2020

Home teams run the Big Ten. Teams playing at home in the conference hold a record of 139-31, and Purdue has been one of those dominant teams when playing in West Lafayette. The Boilermakers own a 9-2...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a call made during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, February 2, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 72-65.

Men’s hoops not stepping down from a fight

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 3, 2020

A team often takes on the identity of its head coach. That’s the case for the Iowa men’s basketball team this season. The Hawkeyes have a toughness, a competitive edge that past teams under...

University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta discusses former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson's career during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

Barta speaks on new role in CFP and more

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 3, 2020

For the first time since being named the chair of the College Football Playoff committee, Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta took to the podium to discuss his new role among other items. Barta,...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffrey tries to get the ball past Illinois center Kofi Cockburn with Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu coming up behind him, all with Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl watching closely from the side during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 2, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 72-65. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Big Ten competition proves fierce for Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 2, 2020

The buzzer had sounded and the scoreboard wasn’t going to change, but the activities continued following Iowa’s 72-65 victory over Illinois on Sunday. After a late Joe Wieskamp dunk and foul...

Iowa men’s basketball center Luka Garza goes in for a shot during a men’s basketball  game against Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 72-65. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Garza dangerous from deep in Iowa’s win over Illinois

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 2, 2020

Defending Luka Garza is a tough task for every team Iowa faces. Illinois defended the Hawkeyes’ star center well — until he took over. Garza came into the contest as the conference’s leading...

Hawkeyes top Illini in top-25 matchup

Hawkeyes top Illini in top-25 matchup

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 2, 2020

The Iowa men's basketball team found its way back into the win column on Sunday, beating Illinois 72-65 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Although the victories are nothing new for the Hawkeyes, they had to...

Iowa forward Luka Garza handles the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. Garza shot 8-of-21 on the night.

Iowa drops conference game at College Park

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 30, 2020

Maryland entered its second matchup of the season against Iowa with an undefeated record at home. The Terrapins kept that streak alive on Thursday night. Iowa fell,82-72, at College Park, snapping the...

Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffrey reacts to a call during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Tuesday, January 7th. The Hawkeyes fell to the Huskers 76-70.

Hawkeyes prepare to face Terrapins on the road

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 29, 2020

  When Iowa faced Maryland last, things worked out perfectly for the Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes shut the Terrapin offense down, as they held Maryland to its second-lowest scoring output of the...