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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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Wisconsin guard, Max Klesmit contests Iowa forward, Patrick McCaffery’s layup during a mens basketball game between Iowan and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in overtime, 88-86.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Wisconsin

Shaely Odean and Ethan McLaughlin February 17, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes came back to upset the No. 20 Wisconsin Badgers in overtime 88-86 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. Iowa brings their record to 15-11 after beating Wisconsin, whose record falls...

Ioaw guard Tony Perkins goes up for a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Arkansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Perkins had 11 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Wolves, 88-74.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Wisconsin in overtime thriller as Tony Perkins delivers late

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 17, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team earned a thrilling 88-86 overtime victory over No. 20 Wisconsin. Despite trailing by 11 points early in the first half, the Hawkeyes clawed their way back into the...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort shoots the ball during a men's basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 69-67.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes react to sold-out crowd against Wisconsin and Caitlin Clark’s history

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 17, 2024

Iowa men’s basketball’s back-and-forth season returns to Iowa City on Saturday against No. 20 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Over their past six contests, the Hawkeyes are 3-3 but have yet...

Minnesota guard Braden Carrington steals the ball from Iowa forward Ben Krikke during a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 90-85. Carrington had 18 points throughout the game.

Iowa men’s basketball drops heartbreaker against Maryland in College Park, falling flat in the final two minutes

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 14, 2024

The Iowa men's basketball team fell to Maryland for the second time this season, dropping a 78-66 decision Wednesday night in College Park. Up eight points midway through the second half, the Hawkeyes...

Carver-Hawkeye Arena is seen empty after a men’s basketball game on Dec. 22, 2020.

Point/Counterpoint | Should Iowa build a new basketball arena?

Colin Votzmeyer and Brad Schultz February 13, 2024

YES A handful of times, I’ve imagined myself as an Iowa wrestler, running out of a black-and-gold tunnel that leads from my locker in the brand-new Iowa wrestling facility to the mat in Carver-Hawkeye...

Jan 19, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Joe Wieskamp (15) reacts to his shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Target Center.

Hawks in The NBA | Feb. 5-11

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 12, 2024

It was a subpar week for Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray as he arguably had his worst four-game stretch of the season. The Kings went 1-3 on the week and dropped to seventh place in the Western...

Minnesota forward Dawson Garcia goes up for a layup during a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 90-85. Garcia scored 18 points and had seven rebounds during the game.

A chipped tooth, clutch rejection, and a crazy crowd – a look inside Iowa men’s basketball’s comeback against Minnesota

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 12, 2024

Payton Sandfort and Owen Freeman sat down at the podium for their postgame press conference and embraced each other while grinning from ear to ear. All seemed well, except for one glaring feature –...

Iowa forward Owen Freeman jumps for a dunk during a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 90-85. Freeman had 17 points and 14 rebounds during the game.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Minnesota

Carly Schrum, Photojournalist February 11, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Gophers, 90-85, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday.  The Gophers dominated the first half, holding the Hawkeyes to 38 while collecting 51 points. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery smiles after a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 90-85. McCaffery scored 21 points during the game.

Iowa men’s basketball completes miraculous second-half comeback to take down Minnesota, 90-85

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 11, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team completed its season sweep of Minnesota, this time in far greater dramatic fashion. Down 20 points in the second half, the Hawkeyes took the lead with just over two...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts during game one of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between Iowa men’s basketball andFlorida A&M at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rattlers 88-52.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look for season-sweep against Minnesota to stay afloat in Big Ten rankings

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 10, 2024

Time is running out for the Hawkeyes to sew some wins together.  Currently sitting tenth in the Big Ten standings with a 5-7 conference record, the Iowa men’s basketball team needs to go 6-2...

Iowa Forward Owen Freeman goes up for a layup during a men’s basketball game between No. 2 Purdue and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 84-70. Freeman had 6 points and 4 fouls during the game.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Penn State after giving up second half lead

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 8, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team fell on the road to Penn State, 89-79, marking the third consecutive defeat in State College. The Hawkeyes had a seven-point lead in the second half but turned the ball...

Iowa guard, Tony Perkins shoots the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 94-76.

Opinion | Why don’t UI students attend men’s basketball games?

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 6, 2024

Carver-Hawkeye Arena was one of the toughest places to play in the Big Ten for years. Over 15,000 Iowa men’s basketball fans consistently packed the house, and the Hawkeyes felt the home-court advantage...