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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

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Hawkeye magic ends with rough offensive performance against Maryland

Hawkeye magic ends with rough offensive performance against Maryland

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 19, 2019

Iowa basketball hasn’t had much experience playing with frustration as of late. After all, everything had been going the Hawkeyes’ way with buzzer-beaters and 3-pointers in drama-filled wins over the...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook drives to the basket during the Iowa/Northwestern men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 80-79.

Hawkeyes prep for big battle with Terrapins

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 18, 2019

Iowa basketball has had everything a fan could possibly want recently: drama-filled games, buzzer-beating victories, and a four-game Big Ten winning streak. The Hawkeyes will look to keep that streak...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp looks to pass the ball during the Iowa/Northwestern men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 80-79. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball continues to show clutch gene

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 17, 2019

Iowa men’s basketball is on a buzzer-beating run of a lifetime. First, it was Jordan Bohannon’s leaning shot to the right to take down Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye on Feb. 10. Then, Joe Wieskamp...

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’s buzzer-beater topples Rutgers

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 16, 2019

Another game, another buzzer-beater for Hawkeye basketball. No. 21 Iowa took down Rutgers, 71-69, on Joe Wieskamp's shot at the horn. Iowa threw a full-court pass and the ball bounced around into Wieskamp's...

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.

Hawkeye men’s basketball tries to keep Big Ten winning streak intact against Rutgers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 14, 2019

Iowa is 24 games into its regular season and 13 games into its Big Ten slate, and the Hawkeyes are yet to suffer a bad loss as they prepare to take on Rutgers on Saturday. That’s especially impressive...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp to grab a rebound during the Iowa/Northwestern men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 80-79.

Breaking down Iowa basketball’s key moments in close games

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor February 12, 2019

After each close win, the consensus among the Hawkeye basketball players remains the same — this season’s team has a certain clutch factor to it that previous squads have lacked. During the 2017-18...

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 11, 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...