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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 head coach Fran McCaffery congratulates Luka Garza after his final regular season game as a Hawkeye during a men's 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 men's 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 center Luka Garza passes the ball during the Big Ten men's 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 men's 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 players warm up before the Big Ten men's 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...

Iowa’s McKenna Warnock (14) stares down an opponent 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. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Warnock posts double-double in Iowa women’s basketball’s semifinals win

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Sophomore McKenna Warnock struggled to contribute scoring wise in the past two games for Iowa. Friday against seven-seeded Michigan State in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament,...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp takes a shot during a menÕs basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021.

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp active for Friday’s matchup with Wisconsin

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 12, 2021

Per an Iowa men's basketball spokesman, junior guard Joe Wieskamp will be available to play in the Hawkeyes' Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal matchup with Wisconsin Friday night. Wieskamp sustained...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes a shot 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. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball wins rematch against Michigan State, advances to Big Ten Championship

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — In a rematch of the Hawkeyes’ first Big Ten game of the 2020-21 campaign, Iowa women’s basketball took on the Michigan State Spartans in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. On...

Syringes for the COVID-19 vaccine lay on a counter at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The center received the Moderna vaccine for its employees.

All Iowans may be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine before May 1

Rachel Schilke, News Editor March 12, 2021

The Iowa Department of Public Health has administered its one-millionth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, as Gov. Kim Reynolds announces that Iowa may make all Iowans eligible for the vaccine before May...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes a shot 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. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball defeats Michigan State, advances to Big Ten Championship

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — No. 6 seeded Iowa women's basketball defeated No. 7 seed Michigan State,  87-72, in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday. Iowa will play No....

Iowa’s Monkia Czinano (25) takes a shot 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.

Iowa and Michigan State evenly matched at halftime of Big Ten semifinals

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS – Iowa women's basketball went into halftime of the Big Ten semifinals with a one point deficit to Michigan State, 41-40. The Hawkeyes and Spartans have been exchanging the lead throughout...