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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 guard Joe Toussaint keeps the ball away from Kennesaw State's Terrell Burden during a basketball game against Kennesaw State University on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 93-51. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Toussaint named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 6, 2020

Joe Toussaint earned the first Big Ten recognition of his career after being named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday, the conference announced. Toussaint scored a career-high 18 points in Iowa's...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives to the rim during a menÕs basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Wieskamp finished with 13 points.

Iowa falls to Penn State in ranked showdown

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor January 4, 2020

The matchup between No. 23 Iowa and No. 21 Penn State at The Palestra in Philadelphia did not disappoint. The ranked showdown between the two Big Ten teams was an early highlight of conference play,...

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)

Iowa dominates in win over Kennesaw State

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 29, 2019

Kennesaw State came into its matchup against Iowa with a 1-11 record on the season. Things didn’t get any better for the Owls in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The Hawkeyes dominated from the opening...

Iowa guard Bakari Evelyn drives to the hoop during a menÕs basketball match between Iowa and Cincinnati at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s hoops downs Cincinnati in Chicago

Shivansh Ahuja, Photojournalist December 21, 2019

The rematch of the first round of March’s NCAA Tournament resulted in a similar result in Chicago on Dec. 21. On the strength of CJ Fredrick’s 21 points, Iowa defeated Cincinnati, 77-70, in the...

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)

Bohannon to undergo season-ending hip surgery

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 16, 2019

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon will miss the rest of the season after electing to undergo hip surgery, Iowa announced Monday. Bohannon will have surgery on his left hip at the University of Iowa Hospitals...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery celebrates a basket during a men’s basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 84-68. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball shining on offense early in season

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 15, 2019

Iowa’s Nov. 11 blowout loss to DePaul had fans questioning whether the season had already been lost. Now, nine games later, the Hawkeyes have hit their stride — particularly on offense. According...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to the backboard during a men’s basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 84-68. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Bohannon to raffle off signed shoes, donate proceeds to UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 14, 2019

After writing "To ISU: Thanks for memz" on his shoes and placing them on the Hilton Coliseum hardwood following Iowa's win over Iowa State on Dec. 12, Jordan Bohannon is creating more memories for his...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp drives to the rim during a men’s basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 84-68. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes end losing streak at Hilton Coliseum

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 12, 2019

The Iowa men’s basketball team entered Thursday without notching a regular-season win in Ames since 2001— but that streak has ended. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 84-68, at Hilton Coliseum...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to the backboard during a men’s basketball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 84-68. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Bohannon kisses Cy-Hawk career goodbye

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 12, 2019

Jordan Bohannon wasn’t lying when he tweeted he had a surprise for Iowa State on Thursday. Following Iowa’s 84-68 victory over the Cyclones, Bohannon took his shoes off and left them on the Hilton...