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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 Wieskamp reacts to an Iowa basket during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Hawkeyes react to NCAA Tournament win over Cincinnati

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Iowa men's basketball picked up a first-round NCAA Tournament win with a 79-72 victory over No. 7 seed Cincinnati on Friday. Outside of Nicholas Baer, it was the rest of the team's...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery celebrates the win with his teammates during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Connor McCaffery dealt with sickness before Iowa basketball’s win over Cincinnati

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Iowa point guard Connor McCaffery only played 10 minutes in the 79-72 win over Cincinnati, but he was one of the team’s most effective players on the court. One of just five Hawkeyes...

Iowa betting on itself with NCAA Tournament win over Cincinnati

Iowa betting on itself with NCAA Tournament win over Cincinnati

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The NCAA promotes an anti-sports betting campaign called “Don’t Bet on It” that has been heavily advertised during this year’s March Madness. Well, the Hawkeyes completely disregarded...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots a three-pointer in the last few minutes of the NCAA game against Cincinnati at the Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Joe Wieskamp displays “supreme confidence” in first NCAA Tournament appearance

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – All season long, the conversation around Joe Wieskamp has been, “He’s only a freshman.” On Friday, Hawkeye fans – as well as basketball junkies across the country – saw...

Iowa basketball takes down Cincinnati in NCAA Tournament

Iowa basketball takes down Cincinnati in NCAA Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - After trailing early, 10-seed Iowa clawed back to take down 7-seed Cincinnati, 79-72, in the NCAA Tournament. Freshman Joe Wieskamp scored 19 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Fellow Hawkeye...

Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp flexes after dunking during the Iowa/Illinois Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 83-62.

Joe Wieskamp rejects a would-be dunk in Columbus

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 22, 2019

In the second half, Cincinnati's Nysier Brooks appeared to have an easy dunk from within the restricted circle, but Iowa's Joe Wieskamp had other ideas. NOT TODAY ?#MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/QjR32eRtXt—...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to pass the ball during the Iowa/Michigan Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 74-53. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Bohannon hits buzzer-beater over Cincinnati before half

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 22, 2019

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon scored his first points against Cincinnati in style, hitting a turnaround jumper buzzer-beater to cut the Bearcat lead to 5 before halftime. Iowa before the buzzer ??#MarchMadness...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots 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.

Keys to Iowa-Cincinnati matchup in NCAA Tournament

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – For the first time since 2016, the Iowa Hawkeyes are back in the NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes (22-11) take on the Bearcats (28-6) in the round of 64 on Friday. Iowa enters having lost...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook answers questions during the Iowa press conference at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, March 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against the Cincinnati Bearcats tomorrow in the NCAA Tournament.

Cincinnati draws Big Ten comparisons from Iowa basketball

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 21, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cincinnati’s defense kept opposing offenses scrambling throughout the regular season and into its conference tournament. The Bearcats held opponents to 62.2 points per game – 12th...

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener dribbles 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.

Hawkeyes reminisce on March Madness memories

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 21, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – In the middle of March when Ryan Kriener was growing up, he could always be found at his parents’ March Madness parties. With wings and other popular sports snacks surrounding,...

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin calls a play from the sideline against the Connecticut Huskies on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 at XL Center in Hartford, Conn. Cincinnati won the game 64-60.

Highlights from Cincinnati basketball’s press conference

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 21, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Cincinnati head coach Mick Cronin, along with forward Tre Scott, and guards Cane Broome and Justin Jenifer, answered questions before their open practice at the NCAA Tournament Thursday...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon speaks to the press during the Iowa press conference at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, March 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against the Cincinnati Bearcats tomorrow in the NCAA Tournament.

Highlights from Iowa basketball’s press conference

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 21, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Iowa's Fran McCaffery, Jordan Bohannon, Tyler Cook, and Nicholas Baer all took to the podium on Thursday to field questions ahead of their NCAA Tournament battle with Cincinnati on Friday...