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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Baer leaves legacy of hard work, character at Iowa

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 25, 2019

With 8:17 left in Iowa’s NCAA Tournament game against Tennessee on Sunday, Nicholas Baer did what Nicholas Baer does best. After facing a 25-point deficit earlier in the contest, Baer hustled like...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer comforts Luka Garza after the loss against Tennessee in the NCAA tournament at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes 83-77.

Iowa basketball’s season ends with one last fight

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 24, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Down by 25 at one point, Iowa basketball clawed its way back in one of the greatest second-half performances in program history. The Hawkeyes outscored the Volunteers, 43-22, in the...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook dunks the ball during the NCAA game against Tennessee at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes 83-77.

Ruden: Tyler Cook deserves cheers, not jeers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 24, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Tyler Cook has been Iowa’s best player all season, but you never would have known it by watching his first three halves at the NCAA Tournament. He scored 5 points on just 1-of-9...

Video: Iowa loses in overtime to Tennessee

Lucy Rohden, DITV Sports Director March 24, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfFfrlIIR0A&feature=youtu.be  

Iowa forward Luka Garza waits for a free-throw during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Iowa’s comeback bid against Tennessee falls short

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 24, 2019

Iowa put Tennessee on upset alert after a colossal second-half comeback but fell short to the Volunteers in overtime, 83-77. Iowa trailed 49-28 at halftime, but thanks to a renewed aggressiveness, solid...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook prepares to shoot the ball during the Iowa basketball practice at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, March 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against the Cincinnati Bearcats tomorrow in the NCAA Tournament.

Highlight: Tyler Cook’s second-half dunk against Tennessee

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 24, 2019

Tyler Cook hasn't head an idea NCAA Tournament stats-wise, but in the second half against Tennessee, things began to click. Early on, the Hawkeyes outscored the Volunteers, 9-2, and Cook had all nine...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon waits for the game to resume during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Bohannon sets all-time Hawkeye 3-point record

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 24, 2019

Jordan Bohannon set the all-time Iowa record for 3-pointers in a career in the first half against Tennessee on Sunday, hitting No. 263. The bucket passed former Hawkeye guard Jeff Horner, who played in...

Iowa players come together before the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Keys to the Iowa-Tennessee NCAA Tournament game

Pete Ruden and Adam Hensley March 24, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – With a chance for a Sweet-16 appearance on the line, 10-seed Iowa takes on 2-seed Tennessee in the round of 32 on Sunday. The Hawkeyes (23-11) clash with the Volunteers (30-5) at...

Tennessee players answer questions during the NCAA Tennessee press conference at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, March 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes will play the Volunteers tomorrow in the second round of the tournament.

Highlights from Tennessee basketball Saturday press conference

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 23, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - On Saturday, the Tennessee Volunteers took to the podium ahead of their 11:15 a.m. matchup with the Iowa Hawkeyes on March 24. Grant Williams on Tyler Cook: "Very talented. I've...

Iowa forward Luka Garza answers questions during the Iowa media availability at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Highlights from Iowa basketball’s Saturday press conference

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 23, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Iowa's Fran McCaffery, Jordan Bohannon, Luka Garza, and Joe Wieskamp took to the podium on Friday to discuss the Hawkeyes' matchup with Tennessee on March 24 at 11:10 a.m. Bohannon...

Iowa players cheer during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Iowa basketball counting on Connor McCaffery in NCAA Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 23, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Despite throwing up, dealing with the chills, and being hooked to an IV, Connor McCaffery never questioned his status for Iowa’s game against Cincinnati in the NCAA Tournament. “Pretty...

Iowa guard Luka Garza reaches for the ball during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Garza’s effort shines for Hawkeye basketball

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 23, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Luka Garza was seemingly born to play basketball. Whether it was from asking his daycare provider to turn basketball on the TV, watching cassette tapes, or imitating moves on a mini...