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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

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Hawks trip over Terps

Hawks trip over Terps

Ian Murphy, [email protected] January 29, 2016

The Iowa men’s basketball team saw its winning streak end at nine as it fell to Maryland, 74-68, on Jan. 28 in the Hawkeyes' latest top-10 matchup. Maryland won the opening tip, and although the Hawkeyes...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff goes up for a shot agains Nebraska forward Ed Morrow, Jr. during the Iowa-Nebraska game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 77-66. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes set sail for Xfinity

January 28, 2016

The Iowa men’s basketball team will make its first trip to the Terps’ turf. By Ian Murphy [email protected] Winning on the road can make a strong case for an NCAA tournament resume. And...

Name of the game: DEFENSE

Name of the game: DEFENSE

Kyle Mann, [email protected] January 26, 2016

The Iowa men’s basketball team, now ranked No. 3 in the nation by the Associated Press, won its fifth game against a ranked opponent this season with an 83-71 victory over No. 22 Purdue on Sunday. Iowa’s...

Iowa center Adam Woodbury grabs a rebound against Augustana in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. The Vikings defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-74. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Payne: Why are the Hawkeyes good?

January 26, 2016

The Iowa football team had a historic season, the Iowa basketball team is having a historic season. What is happening and why is it happening? By Danny Payne [email protected] Iowa basketball...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff talks to reporters outside the locker room after the Iowa-Northwestern game in Welsh-Ryan Arena on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. The Hawkeyes lost in overtime to the Wildcats, 66-61. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Uthoff makes Robertson list

January 26, 2016

Jarrod Uthoff was named to the midseason watch list for the Oscar Robertson Trophy by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association on Monday. The award, which has been given out since 1959, honors the best...

Iowa forward Jarrod Uthoff goes up for a layup against Nebraska forward Jack McVeigh during the Iowa-Nebraska game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 77-66. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

3 the Hawkeye charm

Ian Murphy, [email protected] January 21, 2016

The arc that extends 20 feet, 9 inches from the basket in men’s college basketball is commonly known as the 3-point line. What’s becoming known about the arc is the Iowa men’s basketball team’s...

Iowa center Adam Woodbury dunks during the Iowa-Michigan game in Carver-Hawkeye on Sunday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 82-71. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men’s hoops riding high in streak

Ian Murphy, [email protected] January 19, 2016

After another dismantling of a state university basketball team from Michigan Sunday, the Iowa men’s basketball team is 5-0 in the Big Ten and sits No. 9 in the AP poll — the highest Iowa has been...

Iowa guard Mike Gesell, right, tries to steal the ball from Nebraska forward Shavon Shields during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 77-66. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Gesell, Iowa defense sweep aside Huskers

January 6, 2016

Mike Gesell had 22 points and 10 assists as the Hawkeyes downed Nebraska, 77-66. By Kyle Mann [email protected] The No. 19 Iowa men’s basketball team tried to play a stern host to Nebraska on...

Iowa guard Anthony Clemmons (5) drives the ball along the baseline as hes defended by Purdue center Isaac Haas (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Jan. 2, 2016, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Hawkeyes rally to stun No. 14 Purdue

January 2, 2016

A massive second half powered the Hawkeyes on Jan. 2 over the No. 14 Boilermakers, 70-63. By Ian Murphy [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team dominated after halftime to beat No....

Iowa guard Mike Gesell celebrates with fans after an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa. Gesell scored 25 points as Iowa won 83-70. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Hawkeyes show improvement in Spartan upset

December 30, 2015

Iowa learned how to play without Jarrod Uthoff and how to finish a win. By Kyle Mann [email protected] The Iowa men’s basketball team upset top-ranked Michigan State on Dec. 29, and although...

Iowa guard Mike Gesell celebrates with fans after an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa. Gesell scored 25 points as Iowa won 83-70. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Men’s hoops takes down No. 1 Spartans

December 30, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W65LVXuIen4 The Iowa men’s basketball team upended No. 1 Michigan State, 83-70, on Tuesday in Carver-Hawkeye. By Ian Murphy [email protected] With the football...

Iowas Nicholas Baer shoots over a Drake player. The Hawkeyes beat the Bulldogs 70-64 in the Big Four Classic (Joshua Housing/The Daily Iowan)

The Eagles don’t fly on Tuesday

December 22, 2015

The Hawkeyes started slowly but did everything right from there en route to a blowout victory over Tennessee Tech. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYKgg4wFY9s By Ian Murphy [email protected] The...

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