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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

Sophomore guard Devonte Green takes a shot against Iowa Monday evening in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Green had 12 points and four assists in IU's 77-64 win against Iowa. (Bobby Goddin/Indiana Daily Student)

Iowa falls to 0-2 in conference play after a 77-64 loss to Indiana

Pete Ruden, [email protected] December 5, 2017

It was another Iowa basketball game, and another game in which the Hawkeyes couldn’t stop things from snowballing, as they lost to Indiana in Bloomington, 77-64. Iowa made a spirited comeback effort...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer reacts to being called for a foul during an Iowa/Penn State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-73. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes look for consistency against Indiana

Adam Hensley, [email protected] December 4, 2017

Not many would have predicted Iowa to sit at .500 through the first eight games of its season, but the Hawkeyes must live with the reality. The same can be said with Indiana. Today’s 7 p.m. matchup...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook reacts to a no-call against Penn State during an Iowa/Penn State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-73. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Nittany Lions handle Hawkeyes in conference opener

Adam Hensley, [email protected] December 2, 2017

Hawkeye men’s basketball’s first conference win of the season will have to wait. Iowa (4-4) couldn’t capitalize on a late momentum-filled rally, and Penn State (7-2) won, 77-73, in the Hawkeyes’...

Iowa guard Brady Ellingson dribbles through the defense during a basketball match between Iowa and Grambling State on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 85-74. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa opens Big Ten play on the court against Penn State

Pete Ruden, [email protected] December 1, 2017

After suffering another loss against Virginia Tech in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, Iowa will come back home to open Big Ten play against Penn State in Carver-Hawkeye on Saturday. The Hawkeyes played...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer dribbles the ball during the Iowa/Belmont Abbey basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 96-64. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball looks to clamp down on defense in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 28, 2017

After a trip to the Cayman Islands, Hawkeye men’s basketball returns to the Mainland, traveling to Blacksburg, Virginia, to take on Virginia Tech in this season’s Big Ten/ACC Challenge at 8 p.m....

Iowa forward Jordan Bohannon looks to attack during a basketball match between Iowa and Grambling State on Thursday, November 16, 2017. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa drops two in the Cayman Islands

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 27, 2017

Iowa basketball’s Thanksgiving week could have been better. Even though the team was in nice Caribbean weather in the Cayman Islands throughout the week, the results from the early season tournament...

Iowa forward Jordan Bohannon shoots a three over Indiana center Thomas Bryant during a men's basketball game against Indiana in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 96-90. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa picks up first tournament win over UAB

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 22, 2017

Iowa picked up its first win in the Cayman Islands Classic by taking down UAB, 95-85, in its last opportunity of the tournament on Nov. 22. The win secured seventh place for the Hawkeyes, who were...

Iowa’s Ahmad Wagner sizes up the defense during a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa gets upset again in the Cayman Islands

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 21, 2017

It was another game in the Cayman Islands and another tough loss for Iowa, as South Dakota State took the Hawkeyes down, 80-72, on Nov. 21. Isaiah Moss led Iowa in scoring for the second-consecutive...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss prepares for a free throw during a basketball match between Iowa and Grambling State on Thursday, November 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 85-74. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes start flat, lose first Cayman Islands Classic game

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 20, 2017

Hawkeye men’s basketball opened the Cayman Islands Classic with a loss on Nov. 20, dropping its first game of the tournament to Louisiana, 80-71. Iowa made a push in the second half, but a 20-point...

Iowa forward Jack Nunge prepares to pass during a basketball match between Iowa and Grambling State on Thursday, November 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 85-74. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s hoops beats Grambling State in first close game of the season

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 17, 2017

Iowa’s battle against Grambling State was a lot closer than it should have been in Carver-Hawkeye on Thursday. While the Hawkeyes hadn’t played in any close games, given the talent level of the...

Iowa's Maishe Dailey, Ryan Kriener, Jordan Bohannon, and Isaiah Moss chat on the bench 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)

Kriener, Pemsl bring heat off the bench

November 16, 2017

When Iowa tips off against Grambling State tonight, look for 6-9 Ryan Kriener and 6-8 Cordell Pemsl to bring some tall grit coming off the bench. By Adam Hensley [email protected] When Iowa squared...

Iowa’s Ahmad Wagner sizes up the defense during a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

New-look Wagner finding his role

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 15, 2017

Ahmad Wagner isn’t known for his shooting. The junior forward averaged only 3.6 shots per game last season, and most of those came on put-back tips and layups. But in Iowa’s 92-58 win over Alabama...