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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

Players warm up in Carver-Hawkeye Arena before a basketball game against Purdue University on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 87-64. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Kriener out against Wisconsin

January 23, 2018
Iowa will be without one of its forwards for the second game in a row.
Iowa basketball head coach Fran McCaffery after a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 87-64. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Solid programs with down years clash in Carver

January 23, 2018
Two seasons ago, Iowa and Wisconsin made the NCAA Tournament. Now, the Big Dance isn’t on either team’s radar.
Iowa guard Isaiah Moss watches the ball go out of bounds during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 87-64. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: Can Iowa basketball salvage this season

January 23, 2018
With Iowa sitting at one game below .500, two sports reporters debate: Can Iowa salvage its season?
Iowa forward Luka Garza comes up bloodied after fighting for a rebound during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 87-64. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s poor defense prevalent in loss to Purdue

Pete Ruden, [email protected] January 22, 2018
Iowa’s poor defense and Purdue’s explosive offense (20 3s) was a bad combination for the Hawkeyes.
Iowa forward Tyler Cook loses control of the ball during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 87-64. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hot shooting leads Boilermakers past Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, [email protected] January 20, 2018

The atmosphere in Carver-Hawkeye on Jan. 20 was different from what it has been all season. The energy the Hawkeyes came to play with as the game tipped off was different as well. But the result...

Purdue forward Vincent Edwards twists as he elevates towards the basket during a game against the University of Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 87-64. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Different opponent, same issues for Hawkeye basketball

Adam Hensley, [email protected] January 20, 2018

Iowa forward Luka Garza took an elbow to the face from Purdue’s Isaac Haas, and eventually play stopped as blood dripped down his face. Garza’s bloody mug mirrored Iowa’s final product against...

(Jeffrey Gomez/The Daily Targum)

Iowa dismantled by Rutgers on the road

Pete Ruden, [email protected] January 18, 2018
After finally winning their first Big Ten game of the season, the Hawkeyes couldn’t get anything going on the road against one of the conference’s top defenses.
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots during an Iowa/Ohio State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa faces a tough road test against Rutgers

Adam Hensley, [email protected] January 17, 2018
After winning its first conference game of the season, Iowa has a daunting finish to the season, starting tonight with an underrated Rutgers squad
Iowa forward Luka Garza reacts after drawing a foul during an Iowa/Ohio State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa needs overtime to take down Illinois for first Big Ten win

Adam Hensley, [email protected] January 11, 2018

Something had to give. Iowa (10-9) and Illinois (10-8) clashed in Champaign on the evening of Jan. 11 in a battle of winless teams in Big Ten play. The Hawkeyes came out on top in overtime, 104-97,...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss covers Ohio State forward Jae'Sean Tate during an Iowa/Ohio State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa still searching for first Big Ten win after loss to Maryland

Pete Ruden, [email protected] January 7, 2018

Iowa was in the thick of it again. Holding a 64-61 lead against Maryland with 10:59 remaining in the second half, the Hawkeyes had the chance to pick up their first Big Ten win sitting right in front...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a play during an Iowa/Ohio State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa remains winless in Big Ten play, loses to Ohio State

Adam Hensley, [email protected] January 4, 2018

2018 hasn’t been kind to the Hawkeyes, and that didn’t change on Jan. 4 in Carver-Hawkeye. The hunt for a Big Ten win continued for Iowa (9-8), as it dropped its second game in a row — this...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook shoots a 3 over Ohio State center Micah Potter during an Iowa/Ohio State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Tyler Cook brightens Iowa’s dim offense

Pete Ruden, [email protected] January 4, 2018

Tyler Cook is a threat to opposing defenses. He proved that last season by being named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team in his first season as a Hawkeye. More importantly, though, Iowa needs him. He...