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

Iowa men’s basketball downs Rutgers late

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 22, 2020

Iowa picked up yet another ranked win in Carver-Hawkeye Arena as it took down Rutgers, 85-80, on Wednesday. After a heated first half that saw Fran McCaffery receive a technical foul after the time...

Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery 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.

Iowa set up for physical matchup against newly-ranked Rutgers

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 21, 2020

For the first time in 41 years, the Rutgers men’s basketball team has found its way into the AP Top 25. When unranked last year, the Scarlet Knights toppled Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Now, their...

Iowa's Luka Garza dunks the ball during a game against Kennesaw State University at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 93-51. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Garza, Fredrick sweep weekly conference honors

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 20, 2020

Iowa center Luka Garza and guard CJ Fredrick swept the Big Ten's weekly awards after their performances in two Hawkeye victories last week. Garza was named Big Ten Player of the Week for the second...

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener looks for the basket during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 90-83.

Kriener provides spark off the bench against Michigan

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2020

As the crowd in Carver-Hawkeye Arena hushed down in anticipation of the National Anthem, Ryan Kriener stood on the court alongside his teammates with a name written on both of his shoes. The names —...

Iowa forward Luka Garza celebrates a 3-pointer during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 90-83. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Garza puts up big numbers against Michigan for second time

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 17, 2020

When Luka Garza sees the Maize and Blue of Michigan, he turns into a monster. Not that he isn’t a monster in most other games, but there’s something about the Wolverines where Garza happens to play...

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener looks to shoot during a menÕs basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes continue home dominance with win over Wolverines

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 17, 2020

Iowa picked up its sixth win at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in a row when it beat Michigan 90-83 in Iowa City on Friday. The victory, however, was never a guarantee. Iowa trailed by as many as seven in...

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.

Garza leads the way in Iowa’s win over Northwestern

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor January 14, 2020

There's no stopping Luka Garza, only the hope of trying to contain him. Northwestern could not do so Tuesday night. The Iowa men's basketball team improved its record to 12-5 on the year and 3-3...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp lays the ball up during a menÕs basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Wieskamp, Garza lead Iowa to dominant win over No. 12 Maryland

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor January 10, 2020

For the second night in a row, Iowa upset Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. This time, it was the Hawkeye men's basketball team. The Hawkeyes defeated No. 12 Maryland, 67-49, in a game that wasn't...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp looks to pass during a menÕs basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Wieskamp made 5-of-10 shots on the night.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Nebraska, drops to 1-3 in conference play

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 7, 2020

In his days as head coach at Iowa State, Fred Hoiberg racked up a 4-1 record against Iowa. He continued that hot streak in his first matchup against the Hawkeyes as Nebraska’s head coach on Tuesday. After...