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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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Iowa center Luka Garza jumps for the ball during the men's basketball game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, December 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 72-52.

Garza shines against Minnesota’s Oturu in Big Ten battle

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 9, 2019

After battling Michigan’s Jon Teske in the low post last Friday against Michigan, Iowa center Luka Garza had another chance to match up with a talented big man against Minnesota. Daniel Oturu has...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp dunks the ball during the men's basketball game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, December 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 72-52.

Wieskamp leads Iowa in win over Minnesota

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 9, 2019

It came as a bit of a shock when Iowa center Luka Garza missed his first shot of the night in Iowa’s 72-52 win over Minnesota on Monday. The junior big man had been red-hot, winning Big Ten Player...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots the ball during the men's basketball game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, December 9, 2019.

Hawkeyes defeat Gophers in Big Ten home-opener

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 9, 2019

After beginning Big Ten play with a loss to Michigan on Dec. 6, Iowa notched a tally in the win column on Monday. The Hawkeyes downed Minnesota, 72-52, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena to bring their record...

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

Garza wins Big Ten Player of the Week

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 9, 2019

After a stellar week that culminated with a 44-point game against Michigan, Iowa center Luka Garza has been named the Big Ten Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Garza averaged 33.5...

Iowa center Luka Garza drives the ball during the men's basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mustangs 85-59. Garza made 8 of his 13 baskets.

Garza shines in Iowa’s loss to Michigan

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 6, 2019

It was a one-man show for Iowa men’s basketball against Michigan on Friday night. Iowa center Luka Garza scored a career-high 44 points against the Wolverines, but that wasn’t enough for the Hawkeyes...

Iowa center Luka Garza drives the ball during the men's basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mustangs 85-59. Garza made 8 of his 13 baskets.

Hawkeyes set to open Big Ten play against top-5 Wolverines

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 5, 2019

It’s not every year Iowa gets to open its Big Ten season against a top-5 team, but that’s what it’ll do today. Fresh off an ACC/Big Ten Challenge victory over Syracuse, the Hawkeyes travel to...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts a 3-pointer during a men's 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)

Second-half shooting pushes Iowa past Syracuse

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 3, 2019

A 3-point shootout broke out at the Carrier Dome on Tuesday, and it culminated in a 68-54 Iowa victory over Syracuse in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. The Hawkeyes decided to attack the Orange’s patented...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots a 3-pointer during the men's basketball game against Lindsey Wilson College at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, November 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders 96-58. Bohannon made his first attempted 3-pointer of the season.

Hawkeyes head to Syracuse for ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 2, 2019

After facing No. 12 Texas Tech and undefeated San Diego State in the Las Vegas Invitational last week, the Iowa men’s basketball team has very little time before tipping off against another quality non-conference...

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

Hawkeyes fall in Las Vegas Invitational Championship Game

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 29, 2019

After defeating No. 12 Texas Tech on Nov. 28, the Iowa men's basketball team kept the good times rolling in the Las Vegas Invitational Championship Game on Nov. 29. Then the second half started. With...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts a 3-pointer during a men's 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)

Men’s hoops upsets No. 12 Texas Tech

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 28, 2019

Neither the Hawkeyes nor the Red Raiders shot the ball well from the floor in Las Vegas on the evening of Nov. 28, but success from behind the 3-point arc propelled Iowa to a 72-61 victory over the defending...

Iowa forward Jack Nunge handles the ball during a men's 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,...