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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 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...

Iowa center Luka Garza shoots a reverse layup during a basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at Carver Hawkeye Arena The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 68-62.

Garza’s breakout season not going unnoticed around the Big Ten

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 28, 2020

When a player is great, they’ll hear it from everyone. That’s been true for Luka Garza this season. The junior has been playing like an All-American this season, and coaches from around the...

Iowa honors Kobe Bryant with shoes, mentality

Iowa honors Kobe Bryant with shoes, mentality

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 27, 2020

When Fran McCaffery coached at Notre Dame, he had his eye on a prospect at Lower Merion High School in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. His name was Kobe Bryant. McCaffery knew Bryant’s father,...

Hawkeyes don’t panic, fight back for ‘ugly’ victory

Hawkeyes don’t panic, fight back for ‘ugly’ victory

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 27, 2020

Down by double-digits with under eight minutes to play. A 23-5 run to end the game. A comeback victory for Iowa. Not chaos, just Big Ten basketball. It wasn’t pretty — in fact, it was ugly...

Iowa center Luka Garza rebounds a ball 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 surge late for comeback win over the Badgers

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 27, 2020

The Iowa men's basketball team took a page out of the women's team's playbook and mounted a second-half comeback Monday night against the Badgers. After trailing by double-digits in the second half,...

Iowa forward Luka Garza dribbles during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 22.

Garza set for another big matchup with Wisconsin

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 26, 2020

Luka Garza doesn’t receive many breaks in the Big Ten. In Iowa’s last three home games, all against ranked opponents, Garza has gone up against some of the best big men the conference has to...

Iowa forward Luka Garza dribbles during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 22.

Garza, Wieskamp lead Iowa to another victory over ranked opponent

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 22, 2020

Three games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, three ranked opponents, three Hawkeye victories. After beating No. 12 Maryland and No. 19 Michigan in its previous two games at home, the Iowa men’s basketball...

Toussaint brings speed, hustle in win over Rutgers

Toussaint brings speed, hustle in win over Rutgers

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 22, 2020

With a ranked Big Ten team from the East Coast in town, Joe Toussaint could only show up and do one thing. With Rutgers’ physical, conference-leading defense in Iowa City, Toussaint countered...