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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's Jordan Bohannon guards UNI's A.J. Green during the Iowa/UNI men's basketball game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 77-54. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes display defensive dominance in win over Panthers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 15, 2018

DES MOINES, Ia. – A.J. Green is far and away Northern Iowa’s most prolific scorer, but that wasn’t true when he played Iowa Saturday. The only Panther averaging double figures, scoring 15.8 points...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook fights for control of the ball during the Iowa/UNI men's basketball game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 77-54.

Tyler Cook and Company coast in Des Moines

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 15, 2018

DES MOINES, Ia. – Tyler Cook dominated in the Hy-Vee Classic finale, and thanks to his effort on both ends of the floor, No. 22 Iowa coasted in a 77-54 win over Northern Iowa. Cook finished with 17...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to pass during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 98-84.

Hawkeye men’s hoops readies for final Hy-Vee Classic battle against Panthers

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 13, 2018

For six years, Iowa and either Northern Iowa or Drake have collided in the Hy-Vee Classic at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Previously known as the Big Four Classic, the event has served as a staple...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery drives towards the basket during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on November 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 72-66.

Numbers say Connor McCaffery is Iowa’s best facilitator

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 11, 2018

Through nine games, one thing is clear for Iowa basketball: Connor McCaffery is the team’s best distributor. The second-team point guard has a 29.8 assist percentage (percentage of teammate field goals...

DITV Sports: Riley Till

December 11, 2018

Sophomore Riley Till had out-of-state options but chose to stay in-state to play for the Hawkeyes. This season he has earned a spot in the rotation.

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl catches a pass during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 98-84.(Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Beyond the Buzzer Podcast: Episode 2

December 7, 2018

The second installment of the Daily Iowan's Beyond the Buzzer podcast has arrived. This time, Pete Ruden and Adam Hensley discuss Iowa's win over Iowa State, which included stellar performances from Tyler...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss shoots during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 98-84.(Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Nothing but net for Isaiah Moss in Cy-Hawk victory

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 6, 2018

Flash back to 2016. Iowa toppled then-No. 25 Iowa State, 78-64, at home. Isaiah Moss, then in his first season of live action in Iowa City, proved to be one of the Hawkeyes’ major catalysts, scoring...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl catches a pass during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 98-84.(Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa shows fight in feisty win over Iowa State

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 6, 2018

Iowa desperately needed fight and energy against Iowa State. After suffering a loss in a 6-point heartbreaker to Wisconsin at home and getting demolished by 22 at Michigan State, the Hawkeyes needed...

Iowa freshman guard Joe Wieskamp lies injured on the court during the game against Iowa University at Breslin Center on Dec. 3, 2018. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-68.

Joe Wieskamp’s status unclear as Cy-Hawk men’s basketball game approaches

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 6, 2018

With 11:47 remaining in No. 18 Iowa’s 22-point loss to No. 10 Michigan State on Monday, freshman sensation Joe Wieskamp went down with an ankle injury. Spartan Joshua Langford dribbled baseline and...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook dribbles down the baseline during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on November 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 72-66.

Michigan State throttles Iowa, 90-68

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 3, 2018

No. 18 Iowa dominated in the post earlier this season, but on Monday, it was the polar opposite – No. 10 Michigan State had its way in the paint during its 90-68 win over Iowa in East Lansing, Michigan...

Wisconsin guard Khalil Iverson dunks during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on November 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 72-66.

Photos: Basketball vs. Wisconsin

Megan Nagorzanski, Photojournalist December 1, 2018

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer intercepts a pass during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on November 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers, 72-66.(Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes fall to Badgers in Big Ten-opener

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 30, 2018

There was no shortage of tenacity with No. 14 Iowa Friday, but it wasn’t enough to overcome No. 22 Wisconsin. Iowa (6-1, 0-1 Big Ten) pulled ahead, 61-60, with 3:31 left but only made just 1 of its...