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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

Iowa junior Rogelio Vazquez gestures after dismounting from the parallel bars during the Black and Gold intrasquad in the Field House on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes men’s gymnastics team debuted their 2018 roster during the event. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Gymnasts add skill, team strength

Anna Kayser, [email protected] January 30, 2018
The Hawkeyes have improved on last season by focusing on the little details of what will make them better.
Iowa’s No. 2 157-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles Michigan State's Jake Tucker during an Iowa/Michigan State wrestling matchup in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Kemerer pinned Tucker in 4:21. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Kemerer’s absence leaves a wrestling hole

James Geerdes, [email protected] January 30, 2018
Iowa fell to Michigan on Jan. 27, but one match may have made the difference.
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks to his players during a timeout in 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)

Breaking down Iowa’s broken defense

Adam Hensley, [email protected] January 30, 2018
Five years ago, Iowa ranked in the top half of the Big Ten in most defensive statistics; now, the Hawkeyes reside in the cellar — both in defensive statistics and in the standings.
Iowa gymnast Austin Hodges preforms on the pommel horse during the Iowa-Nebraska match at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, March 20, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 408.300-400.000. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Gymnasts fall in battle with rival

Anna Kayser, [email protected] January 29, 2018
The Hawkeyes won two events in battle with Minnesota.
Iowa's Will Scott stretches before the men's 50m freestyle during the Senior Day meet between Iowa and Minnesota at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. The Iowa men's swimming team beat the 21st ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers 168-132. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Big teams push Hawkeyes in the water

Anna Kayser, [email protected] January 29, 2018
Iowa takes on tough competition to prepare for the Big Ten meet.
Iowa's Danielle Burich readies a forehand during a tennis match between Iowa and Northern Iowa in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 7-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Tennis squads drop 2 matches

Adam Hensley, [email protected] January 29, 2018
Iowa’s tennis programs dropped two competitions this weekend: The men fell to Georgia, and the women to Washington State a day after beating Montana.
during the NCAA women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes 92-74. Junior, Hannah Stewart goes up for a basket in the paint. (Chris Kalous/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s Sloppy Play Leads to Nebraska Blowout

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] January 29, 2018

If the Jan. 25 game against Ohio State was the biggest win for Iowa on the season, Sunday’s loss to Nebraska had to be the most disappointing. After a thrilling win over Ohio State, the 8,823 in Carver-Hawkeye...

Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee grapples with Michigan wrestler Drew Martin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 19-17. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

… And they waited for the upper weights

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] January 29, 2018
Iowa wrestling loses to Michigan, and the last four weights, yet again, doom the match.
during the NCAA women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes 92-74. (Chris Kalous/The Daily Iowan)

Nightmare on Hawkeye Street

Sean Bock, [email protected] January 29, 2018
Iowa could not use its upset win over Ohio State as momentum as Nebraska headed into Carver and dominated the Hawkeyes.
Northern Illinois' Courtney Sockwell races against Barton County's Roberson, Darling, and Straker during the 200 meter dash at the Black and Gold Premier on Jan. 27, 2018. Sockwell placed third in her heat and 14th overall with a time of 25.94. (Matthew Finley/The Daily Iowan)

Track shines in front of Recreation Building crowd

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] January 29, 2018
Iowa’s track and field team kept its hot starts going at the Black and Gold Premier, as numerous athletes set personal-best marks.