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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon #3 pushes the ball up court during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 82-67.

Hawkeyes show improvement from last season in close wins

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 12, 2019

Jordan Bohannon has shown a knack for hitting clutch shots in each of Iowa’s past two games, and the Hawkeyes have displayed their ability to fight and claw their way to the finish line in tight games. But...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts a 3-pointer during the Iowa/Northwestern men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Ice in his veins – Jordan Bohannon’s heroics fuel Hawkeye comeback

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 10, 2019

Iowa managed to claw its way back from a 15-point deficit within the final 5 minutes of Sunday’s 80-79 win against Northwestern. Down by 2 points with 3 seconds left in the game, Jordan Bohannon set...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning 3-pointer the Iowa/Northwestern men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 80-79.

Iowa tops Northwestern with 15-point comeback

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 10, 2019

It was a solid day of basketball in Carver-Hawkeye for the Northwestern players wearing gray and purple, but it was better for the Iowa player wearing the white No. 3 jersey. Trailing Northwestern by...

DITV Sports: Iowa Men’s Basketball vs. Indiana

Lucy Rohden, TV Sports Reporter February 8, 2019

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots a 3 while being covered by Ohio State guard Andrew Dakich during an Iowa/Ohio State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.

Bohannon, Cook help Hawkeyes top Hoosiers on the road

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 7, 2019

In Iowa’s last road game, it gave up 55 points in the first half, but this time around, the roles were reversed. The Hawkeyes rode a 46-point first half and a clutch second half to a 77-72 win over...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Illinois men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 95-71.

Revamped Hoosiers await Hawkeye basketball

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 7, 2019

After winning its first three conference games of the season, Indiana sat at 12-2. What followed was a midseason slide — the Hoosiers lost seven games in a row, with their last loss coming on the road...

Iowa forward Luka Garza attempts a shot during the Iowa/Michigan men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes took down the No. 5 ranked Wolverines, 74-59.

Luka Garza, road defense key for Iowa

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 6, 2019

A lot of things go into Iowa basketball’s No. 20 ranking, but one of the most important aspects of the Hawkeyes’ impressive season is big man Luka Garza. Averaging a career-high 15.1 points to go...

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Michigan men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes took down the No. 5 ranked Wolverines, 74-59.

Ryan Kriener’s career improvement evident in Michigan upset

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 3, 2019

Fewer than seven minutes into Iowa’s 74-59 upset win against No. 5 Michigan on Feb. 1, forward Luka Garza picked up his second foul, forcing him to head to the bench. In came Ryan Kriener. A few minutes...

Fans storm the court and celebrate with the team during the Iowa/Michigan men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes took down the No. 5 ranked Wolverines, 74-59.

Team effort fuels Iowa basketball in upset over No. 5 Michigan

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 1, 2019

No. 5 Michigan entered Carver-Hawkeye on Feb. 1 with one of the country’s best defenses. In six of their 21 games, the Wolverines had held their opponents to fewer than 50 points. Only once had...

Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp reacts after making a layup during the Iowa/Michigan men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes took down the No. 5 ranked Wolverines, 74-59.

Wieskamp bounces back in Iowa’s signature win over No. 5 Michigan

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 1, 2019

Joe Wieskamp is back to his usual way of getting buckets, and it could not have come at a better time for Iowa. Behind Wieskamp’s 16-point, 7-rebound, 5-steal performance, the Hawkeyes toppled No....