THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Breaking Down The Hawkeyes’ Resumé
By John Bohnenkamp Iowa coach Fran McCaffery never likes to talk much about all of the things surrounding NCAA tournament bracketology, but his players get it. After the Hawkeyes’ loss to Michigan on Thursday night, Jordan Bohannon talked about the … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Breaking Down The Hawkeyes’ Resumé
Hawkeyes Ready For Doubleheader With Hoosiers
By John Bohnenkamp The final stretch of the regular season for the Iowa women’s basketball team starts with an odd doubleheader. The 22nd-ranked Hawkeyes play at No. 5 Indiana on Saturday, then the Hoosiers come to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a … Continue reading Hawkeyes Ready For Doubleheader With Hoosiers
For Hawkeyes, A Quick Turnaround Isn’t A Bad Thing
By John Bohnenkamp IOWA CITY — The 84-79 loss to Michigan had just a few minutes of fermentation before Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon was ready to cast it away. And really, there isn’t a lot of time for the Hawkeyes … Continue reading For Hawkeyes, A Quick Turnaround Isn’t A Bad Thing
THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Sandfort’s Minutes, And Confidence, Keep Growing
By John Bohnenkamp Iowa’s Payton Sandfort is making the most of the minutes he’s getting, and it’s been all about the work he put in when he wasn’t playing. Sandfort had 12 points and a game-high eight rebounds in Sunday’s … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Sandfort’s Minutes, And Confidence, Keep Growing
Ulis Thriving In Second-Half Role With Hawkeyes
By John Bohnenkamp Ahron Ulis used his first season at Iowa to watch how players like Luka Garza and Joe Wieskamp performed, particularly in the second halves of games. Now it’s Ulis’ turn to be on the floor in key … Continue reading Ulis Thriving In Second-Half Role With Hawkeyes
IOWA 88, MINNESOTA 78: Fourth-Quarter Spark Carries Hawkeyes
By John Bohnenkamp This time, Iowa needed a fourth-quarter run against Minnesota. The Hawkeyes got it, and coach Lisa Bluder had an explanation why. “You mean, like, why we started making shots?” Bluder said. The 25th-ranked Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers … Continue reading IOWA 88, MINNESOTA 78: Fourth-Quarter Spark Carries Hawkeyes
THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Taylor Guides Hawkeyes To Key February Win
By John Bohnenkamp Billy Taylor got on the elevator on the second floor at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, post-game pizza in hand, smiling after a day’s work done well. “I’m too tired to walk up the stairs,” Taylor said, laughing. The Iowa … Continue reading THE MONDAY TIPOFF: Taylor Guides Hawkeyes To Key February Win
KANSAS CITY 87, WIU 85: Leathernecks Have Quick Start, But Roos Rally
By John Bohnenkamp MACOMB, Ill. — The furious start couldn’t be duplicated at the finish. Western Illinois’ women’s basketball team had a 14-point third-quarter lead get away in an 87-85 overtime loss to Kansas City on Saturday afternoon at Western … Continue reading KANSAS CITY 87, WIU 85: Leathernecks Have Quick Start, But Roos Rally
Positive COVID-19 Test Sidelines McCaffery For Minnesota Game
By John Bohnenkamp Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery will miss Sunday’s game against Minnesota after testing positive for COVID-19, the university announced on Friday. Assistant coach Billy Taylor, who had the scouting assignment for the game, will be the … Continue reading Positive COVID-19 Test Sidelines McCaffery For Minnesota Game
Knock On Wood: Hawkeyes Hope To Extend Streak Against Badgers
By John Bohnenkamp Iowa’s women’s basketball team has a 24-game winning streak over Wisconsin. Knock on wood, coach Lisa Bluder said on Wednesday’s video conference, the Hawkeyes extend that in Thursday’s game. And then she promptly knocked on the wooden … Continue reading Knock On Wood: Hawkeyes Hope To Extend Streak Against Badgers
