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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 forward Jack Nunge shoots over William Jewell guard Keith Hayes during a men's basketball exhibition game between Iowan and William Jewell College in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 105-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Ohio State smothers Iowa in dominant win

Pete Ruden, [email protected] February 10, 2018

After competing with one of the best teams in the Big Ten on Tuesday, Iowa (12-15, 3-11 Big Ten) was back to its old ways on Feb. 10, suffering an 83-64 loss to No. 14 Ohio State (22-5, 13-1 Big Ten)...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) dribbles the ball at half court in the final minute of the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a conference record of 1-7. Iowa went on to defeat Wisconsin 85-67. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye basketball finds itself with another top-25 contest

Adam Hensley, [email protected] February 9, 2018
The players and coaches will tell you the same thing — Iowa fought hard against Michigan State. The Hawkeyes will need a repeat effort against Ohio State on Saturday.
Scouting Joe Wieskamp and DJ Carton

Scouting Joe Wieskamp and DJ Carton

Sean Bock, [email protected] February 8, 2018
Iowa signee Joe Wieskamp of Muscatine went head-to-head with Hawkeye 2019 target D.J. Carton last week.
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery yells to an Iowa player during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a Big Ten conference record of 2-8. Iowa went on to defeat the Golden Gophers 94-80. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes showcase fight in tough loss to Spartans

Pete Ruden, [email protected] February 7, 2018

Iowa did something on Tuesday it hadn’t done much this season: show fight and compete with one of the best teams in the Big Ten. With No. 4 Michigan State rolling into Iowa City, the Hawkeyes weren’t...

Iowa’s Tyler Cook, Michigan State's Gavin Schilling, and Iowa’s Isaiah Moss line up for a free throw attempt during a basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 96-93. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye upset falls apart late, Spartans escape victorious

Adam Hensley, [email protected] February 7, 2018

The story of David and Goliath is always a nice one, but sometimes, Goliath doesn’t want to go down. After leading Michigan State for most of the second half and flirting with an upset bid, Iowa...

Iowa guard Maishe Dailey (1) looks for an open pass around Wisconsin's T.J. Schlundt (20) during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a conference record of 1-7. Iowa went on to defeat Wisconsin 85-67. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa begins stretch of ranked opponents with Michigan State.

Pete Ruden, [email protected] February 6, 2018
After a rough outing at Penn State, things get even more difficult for Iowa as it hosts No. 4 Michigan State.
Iowa forward Tyler Cook walks off the court after the NCAA basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wolverines 75-68. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa basketball falls apart at Penn State

Adam Hensley, [email protected] February 3, 2018

Just when things looked like they had come together for Iowa, it all fell apart when the Hawkeyes traveled to Penn State on Feb. 3 for a conference showdown. The Nittany Lions (16-9) won, 82-58,...

Iowa guard Isiah Moss drives the ball during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois on Friday Dec. 29, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 98 to 75. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa tries to pick up a winning streak against Penn State

Pete Ruden, [email protected] February 2, 2018
After losing once to Penn State already, Iowa has a second chance to slow down Tony Carr and Company and pick up its second conference win in a row.
Iowa forward Isaiah Moss (4) goes for a dunk in the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a Big Ten conference record of 2-8. Iowa went on to defeat the Golden Gophers 94-80. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

2019 Iowa Basketball targets watch list

February 1, 2018
There is plenty of excitement circulating some of Iowa’s targets in the 2019 hoops recruiting class. Where do the Hawkeyes stand in these highly touted prospects’ recruitment?
Iowa forward Isaiah Moss (4) goes for a dunk in the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a Big Ten conference record of 2-8. Iowa went on to defeat the Golden Gophers 94-80. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Shooting, defense key in Hawkeyes’ victory over Gophers

Pete Ruden, [email protected] January 31, 2018

Before Iowa took on Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye on Jan. 30, there was an issue with the lights at the arena. It could’ve been an omen since teams have been shooting the lights out against the Hawkeyes...

Iowa's Jordan Bohannon (3) passes the ball to a teammate during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a Big Ten conference record of 2-8. Iowa went on to defeat the Golden Gophers 94-80. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Jordan Bohannon goes off in must-win game

Adam Hensley, [email protected] January 31, 2018

Say what you want, but Iowa’s game against Minnesota was a must-win. Following the Hawkeyes’ 94-80 win, they find themselves in a gauntlet of a stretch, traveling on the road at Penn State, back...