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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 CJ Fredrick takes a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 85-80.

Fredrick exits early in loss to Indiana

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 13, 2020

Things went from bad, to worse, to absolutely terrible for the Iowa men’s basketball team Thursday night against Indiana. Iowa got out to an early lead on the road, only for the Hoosiers to take...

Hawkeyes bounce back, run away from Nebraska

Hawkeyes bounce back, run away from Nebraska

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 8, 2020

After a blowout 104-68 loss to Purdue on Wednesday, the Iowa men's basketball team returned home to take on Nebraska to try and get back on track. The Hawkeyes did just that. Iowa got out to...

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. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa prepares for road disadvantage at Purdue

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 4, 2020

Home teams run the Big Ten. Teams playing at home in the conference hold a record of 139-31, and Purdue has been one of those dominant teams when playing in West Lafayette. The Boilermakers own a 9-2...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a call made during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, February 2, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 72-65.

Men’s hoops not stepping down from a fight

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 3, 2020

A team often takes on the identity of its head coach. That’s the case for the Iowa men’s basketball team this season. The Hawkeyes have a toughness, a competitive edge that past teams under...

University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta discusses former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson's career during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

Barta speaks on new role in CFP and more

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 3, 2020

For the first time since being named the chair of the College Football Playoff committee, Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta took to the podium to discuss his new role among other items. Barta,...