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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 forward Jack Nunge handles the ball during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Nunge scored 2 points and had 2 assists in the win.

Iowa basketball’s Nunge out for season with torn ACL

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 25, 2019

Iowa men’s basketball forward Jack Nunge will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee in Iowa’s 85-59 win over Cal Poly on Sunday. After redshirting last season,...

Iowa center Luka Garza celebrates the win after the   mens basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mustangs 85-59.

Hawkeyes look ahead to tough schedule following win over Mustangs

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 24, 2019

When the final buzzer reverberated throughout Carver-Hawkeye Arena following Iowa’s 85-59 victory over Cal Poly on Sunday, the Hawkeyes’ attention had shifted. Iowa had just notched its third win...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick drives the ball during the mens basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mustangs 85-59.

Fredrick’s hot shooting carries Iowa over Cal Poly

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 24, 2019

After Iowa won the opening tip against Cal Poly on Sunday, freshman guard C.J. Fredrick opened the scoring for the Hawkeyes with an uncontested 3-pointer — his first of many on the afternoon. Fredrick...

Iowa center Luka Garza drives the ball during the mens basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019.

Iowa men’s basketball overpowers Cal Poly in second half

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 24, 2019

Not much stood out for Iowa when it took on Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, but the Hawkeyes managed to leave their home floor with an 85-59 win over the Mustangs. Iowa failed to pull away...

Iowa center Luka Garza goes for a lay-up during the Iowas  game against The University of North Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Osprey 83-68.

Garza settles in after slow start, scores 29 against North Florida

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2019

A slow start can derail a great performance before it even has the chance to happen. Luka Garza didn’t let that happen Thursday night. In Iowa’s 83-68 runaway victory over North Florida, Iowa’s...

Iowa Guard Joe Toussaint throws the ball back into play during the Iowa Mens basketball game vs The University of North Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Osprey 83-68.

Toussaint plays at own pace in win over North Florida

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 21, 2019

A weak crowd, a botched national anthem, and an injured official all could have been a bad omen for Iowa when North Florida visited Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. Then Joe Toussaint showed up. The...

Center Luka Garza attempts a basket during the Iowa Mens basketball game vs University of North Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday Nov. 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Osprey 83-68.

Iowa men’s hoops topples North Florida

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 21, 2019

Iowa once again tumbled to a slow start against North Florida on Thursday, going into halftime with a mere 39-35 advantage. The Hawkeyes expanded on that after a hot start to the second half, though,...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp goes for a layup during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Wieskamp played for 27:47 and scored 16 points in the win.

Wieskamp looks to increase offense against North Florida

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 20, 2019

Luka Garza’s performance against Oral Roberts on Nov. 15 sparkled like the earrings he put in after the Hawkeyes’ 87-74 victory. But while Garza and his 30 points couldn’t be stopped, another...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery drives to the rim during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 87-60. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

True freshmen show veteran mindset for Iowa men’s basketball

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 19, 2019

The fans had left, empty popcorn buckets and candy wrappers were being picked up from the newly-empty stands at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Only two players remained on the court after Iowa’s blowout loss...

Iowa head coach Fran Mccaffery prowls around the court following a time out during the Iowa vs Oral Roberts game at Carver Hawkeye Arena on the 15 Nov. 2019. The Hawkeyes won with a final score of 87-74.

McCaffery speaks on 2020 recruiting class

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2019

Iowa head basketball coach Fran McCaffery announced on Monday the signing of five prep athletes. Keegan Murray, Kris Murray, Josh Ogundele, Tony Perkins, and Ahron Ulis all signed with the Hawkeyes. Each...

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