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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

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-Text: PC photo by Danny Wilcox Frazier --10/20/01-- Iowas Ladell Betts flys past the arm of Indiana defender Dominique Smith during Iowas 42-28 win over Indiana at Kinnich. Betts and Iowas offense exploaded to lift the Hawkeyes to victory.

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Report: Iowa football expected to hire Ladell Betts as new running backs coach

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 13, 2021

According to Yahoo Sports' Pete Thamel, Iowa football is expected to add former Hawkeye Ladell Betts to its coaching staff following the departure of Derrick Foster. Sources: Iowa expected to...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery shoots a basket during the Big Ten mens basketball tournament quarterfinals against Wisconsin on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 62-57. No. 3 Iowa will go on to play No. 2 Illinois tomorrow afternoon in the semifinals.

By the Numbers | Statistics that stand out ahead of Iowa’s rematch with Illinois

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 13, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The Iowa men’s basketball team is back in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals for the first time in 15 years after defeating Wisconsin 62-57 in the quarterfinals Friday night. The...

The Big Ten logo and a basketball are seen during a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals.

Scouting report: Iowa women’s basketball takes on Maryland for conference title

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 13, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — No. 1 seed Maryland will be a challenge for No. 6 Iowa in the Big Ten championship game Saturday. Maryland — ranked No. 7 in the AP Poll — easily took care of business against...

The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate their win aganst Michigan State after the semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals.

By the numbers | Iowa women’s basketball matches up against Maryland in Big Ten finals

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 13, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — For the second time in three years, Iowa women’s basketball is headed to the finals of the Women’s Basketball Big Ten Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. After upsetting...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery congratulates Luka Garza after his final regular season game as a Hawkeye during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Badgers, 77-73.

WATCH: Guard Jordan Bohannon dispute criticism of head coach Fran McCaffery

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 13, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — After Iowa's 62-57 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals Friday night, Hawkeye point guard Jordan Bohannon took the postgame podium and delivered an usual opening...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon prepares to shoot a free throw during the Big Ten mens basketball tournament quarterfinals against Wisconsin on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 62-57. No. 3 Iowa will go on to play No. 2 Illinois tomorrow afternoon in the semifinals.

Hawkeyes, Illini set for Big Ten Tournament semifinal clash

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 13, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — For the second time this season, No. 5 Iowa and No. 3 Illinois will meet for an AP Top 25 showdown — though Saturday's matchup between the two teams will offer much higher stakes...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp attempts to shoot a basket during the Big Ten mens basketball tournament quarterfinals against Wisconsin on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 62-57. No. 3 Iowa will go on to play No. 2 Illinois tomorrow afternoon in the semifinals.

Watch: Joe Wieskamp rejects shot attempt late in Iowa’s quarterfinals victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 13, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The Iowa men's basketball team blocked a season-high 10 shots in its Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals victory over Wisconsin at Lucas Oil Stadium Friday night. The 10th one may...

Iowa center Luka Garza passes the ball during the Big Ten mens basketball tournament quarterfinals against Wisconsin on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 62-57. No. 3 Iowa will go on to play No. 2 Illinois tomorrow afternoon in the semifinals.

Iowa’s second-half surge leads to season sweep over Wisconsin

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 13, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Minutes after the Iowa men’s basketball team left the court at Lucas Oil Stadium Friday night, thundering “Let’s Go Hawks!” chants still roared as Hawkeye Elvis and the other...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp looks to pass the ball during the first half of the Big Ten mens basketball tournament quarterfinals against Wisconsin on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Hawkeyes are behind the Badgers, 26-32 at halftime.

Rapid Recap: Iowa men’s basketball team defeats Wisconsin to advance to Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The Iowa men's basketball team defeated Wisconsin, 62-57, Friday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals to advance to the next round of the conference tournament. The...

Iowa center Luka Garza attempts to shoot a basket during the first half of the Big Ten mens basketball tournament quarterfinals against Wisconsin on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Hawkeyes are behind the Badgers, 26-32 at halftime.

Hawkeyes trail Badgers at halftime of Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals matchup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The third-seeded Iowa men's basketball team trails sixth-seeded Wisconsin 32-26 at halftime of the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals matchup between the two teams. The Hawkeyes are...

Iowa players warm up before the Big Ten mens basketball tournament quarterfinals against Wisconsin on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Follow along: Iowa men’s basketball team faces Wisconsin in Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — March Madness has officially started for the Iowa men's basketball team. The third-seeded Hawkeyes (20-7 overall, 14-6 Big Ten) open postseason play against sixth-seed Wisconsin...

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