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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

Members of the Iowa mens basketball team celebrate a three-pointer during a men's basketball game between the Iowa and the Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 69-67.

After several bitter close losses, Iowa men’s basketball finally comes through in the clutch in 79-77 win

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 2, 2024

After coming up short in losses against Maryland and Indiana, the Iowa men’s basketball team finally came through on its home floor with a 79-77 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes.  “It’s...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins looks for an open teammate 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 knocks off Ohio State with clutch performance in the final minutes

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 2, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team squeaked by Ohio State with a 79-77 crunchtime victory at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday –  a much-needed win to boost the Hawkeyes to a 5-6 conference record.  Tony...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins dribbles past a defender 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 looks for much-needed win against Ohio State

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 2, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team looks for a much-needed triumph Friday evening against Ohio State as it enters the second half of Big Ten play. The Hawkeyes are currently tied with Penn State for 11th...

Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a foul call 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’s second-half comeback spoiled late against Indiana as Hawkeyes drop three of their last four contests

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter January 30, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team had won four straight contests against Indiana and was looking to earn its fifth-straight victory over the Hoosiers – a feat it hadn’t accomplished in 26 years....

Members of the Iowa mens basketball team celebrate a three-pointer during a men's basketball game between the Iowa and the Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 69-67.

Iowa men’s basketball develops culture that makes Hawkeyes not just a program but a family

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 30, 2024

Fran McCaffery has been the Iowa men’s basketball head coach for 14 years. Over those 14 years, he has added to a widely respected culture that prioritizes life over hoops. Anyone who knows McCaffery...

Jan 14, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) takes a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | Jan. 22-28

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 29, 2024

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray furnished a three-game stretch of nearly identical stat lines to aid three victories last week. Bouncing back from a four-game losing skid, the Kings propelled...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins dribbles past a defender 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 wins, 88-78, over Michigan thanks to a red-hot second half-performance

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 27, 2024

After blowing a six-point halftime lead at home against Maryland, the Iowa men’s basketball team rebounded with an 88-78 road victory against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday. With the win, the...

Iowa guard Ben Krikke gets blocked 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.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Maryland

Theodore Retsinas, Photojournalist January 25, 2024

The Maryland Terrapins defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 69-67 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes were favorites coming into the game. The Hawkeyes fell short in the second half and had no field...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort reacts after being asked about his attempted game-winning shot after 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 head coach Fran McCaffery and the Hawkeyes dissect late field-goal drought against Maryland

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter January 25, 2024

For the Iowa men’s basketball team, crunch time has resulted in chipped teeth rather than the sweet taste of victory. Over the weekend against Purdue, Iowa didn’t make a field goal over the final...

Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery after his team received a ten second call during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 86-77.

Iowa men’s basketball falls, 69-67, to Maryland in second-half collapse

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 24, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team dropped its second straight home game with a 69-67 loss to Maryland on Wednesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  Hawkeye guard Tony Perkins piled up 20 points and was...

December 16, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) shoots the basketball against Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji (30) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | Jan. 15-21

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 22, 2024

Though Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray returned from injury for the team’s two-game skid, his presence wasn’t enough as the Kings dropped both games for the week. The second-year star was...

Iowa Guard Tony Perkins shots a last second three 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. Perkins had 24 points during the game.

Iowa men’s basketball comes up short against No. 2 Purdue, but show stark difference from the teams’ last meeting

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 20, 2024

While the 84-70 final score between Iowa men’s basketball and No. 2 Purdue Saturday may reflect a lopsided defeat, the contest was far from easy for the victorious Boilermakers. Just take it from...