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Snaps 20-point game streak Murray logged 14 points (5-13 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 35 minutes during Sunday's 80-60 loss to Northwestern.

Impact It was a down game by Murray's standards after putting up 20-plus points in his last three, but the junior forward continues to lead the way for the high-octane Iowa offense. Since returning from a foot injury in late-December, Murray has averaged 21.3 points and 7.1 rebounds across 15 games, all of which have been against Big Ten opponents. The Hawkeyes fell to 9-7 in conference play with Sunday's loss but remain in a favorable position for an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 28 points, 14 rebounds Murray totaled 28 points (12-27 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals across 36 minutes during Sunday's 68-56 win over Minnesota.

Impact Murray's latest log includes his best point and rebound tallies since January. From Jan. 21 to Feb. 12, he averaged 20.6 points and 7.4 rebounds across seven Iowa games. Inching closer toward tournament play, the 2022-23 Hawkeyes will continue to rely on Murray as their go-to option long as he is healthy. Perhaps even more than National Player of the Year contender Zach Edey, no Big Ten player has given an impressive jump in output like Iowa's leading man.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takeaways: Iowa Endures at Minnesota Kris Murray Scores 28, Grabs 14 Boards in Sunday’s Victory

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kris Murray scores 28 as Iowa glides past Minnesota Kris Murray scored 28 points and Filip Rebraca added 16 as visiting Iowa kept Minnesota reeling with a 68-56 victory in Big Ten play on Sund...

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Murray scores 28 with 14 boards; Iowa beats Minnesota 68-56

Kris Murray had 28 points, 14 rebounds, three steals and two blocks to help Iowa beat Minnesota 68-56 and hand the Golden Gophers their eighth consecutive loss

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Leading scorer in loss Murray provided 24 points (10-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 36 minutes during Thursday's 87-73 loss to Purdue.

Impact Murray was again productive from the floor but he and his team couldn't handle the size mismatch against Zach Edey. The road to the end of the regular season should be a little easier if the Hawkeyes figure out their defense while Murray remains one of the top scorers in the conference.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kris Murray Naismith Mid-Season, Malone Top 10 Iowa Junior in Race for Top National Honors

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kris Murray Naismith Mid-Season, Malone Top 10 Iowa Junior in Race for Top National Honors

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Meet the Opponent: After Loss, Purdue Looks to Bounce Back Against Iowa Purdue basketball looks to shake off its most recent loss in a matchup against Iowa on Thursday at Mackey Arena. The Hawkeyes are spearheade...

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Watch: Iowa Basketball Illinois Postgame Fran McCaffery, Tony Perkins, Kris Murray Talk Following Saturday’s Victory

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Logs 24 points in win Murray racked up 24 points (8-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 35 minutes during Sunday's 93-82 win over Rutgers.

Impact Murray helped topple one of the better teams in the conference with a third 20-point performance in his last five games. The full Big 10 season has been kind to Murray following a foot injury as he ranks among the best scorers in the league along with Zach Edey and Trayce Jackson-Davis. As Murray also averages 8.6 rebounds per game, he's able to compete with the regular double-doubles put up by those stars.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa visits Michigan State after Murray's 22-point game

Iowa plays the Michigan State Spartans after Kris Murray scored 22 points in the Hawkeyes' 93-77 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes

JANUARY 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Iowa vs. Ohio State highlights: Buckeyes win 93-77

Iowa State heads to Columbus to take on Ohio State in a Big Ten battle on FOX. Here are the top plays!

JANUARY 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Iowa vs. Ohio State highlights: Buckeyes win 93-77

Will a national title contender emerge from the Big Ten?

The Big Ten has a top-five team and the leading contender for national player of the year. But is the conference ready to shine in March Mad...

JANUARY 18, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Will a national title contender emerge from the Big Ten?

Northwestern game canceled Iowa will not host Northwestern on Wednesday, according to Jeff Goodman of Stadium.

Impact COVID-19 affected Northwestern's roster. The team would have been without enough players available at Iowa on Wednesday. However, Northwestern's problem does not affect the Hawkeyes later this week. They are expected to be at Ohio State on Saturday. Murray averaged 25.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks across Iowa's first five games of 2023.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rutgers hosts Iowa following Murray's 30-point game

Iowa takes on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Kris Murray scored 30 points in the Hawkeyes' 91-89 win against the Indiana Hoosiers

JANUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Watch: Kris Murray, Filip Rebraca IU Postgame Hawkeye Standouts Talk About Thursday’s Rally Against Hoosiers

JANUARY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Thirty point double-double in win Murray racked up 30 points (11-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and two steals over 40 minutes during Thursday's 91-89 win over Indiana.

Impact Murray is back to a more dominant style of play as he's scored over 30 in the first two conference games and playing all 40 minutes in each. The margins are still quite slim for the Hawkeyes following a hard-fought victory, so Murray could maintain this level of involvement if he can cut back on his fouling (seven committed in last two starts).

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Murray scores 30 as Iowa rallies past No. 15 Indiana, 91-89

Kris Murray had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and Iowa rallied from a 21-point, first-half deficit to beat No. 15 Indiana 91-89 The Hawkeyes (9-6, 1-3 Big Ten) snapped a three-game lo...

JANUARY 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Watch: Kris Murray, Filip Rebraca Interviews Iowa Basketball Starters Talk About Patrick McCaffery, Thursday’s Indiana Contest

JANUARY 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Scores 32 in loss Murray closed with 32 points (12-20 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-8 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block over 40 minutes during Sunday's 83-79 loss to Penn State.

Impact Murray has played 36 and 40 minutes in two games since returning from a foot injury with Sunday's display a season-high in scoring. If he can keep it up, Murray and the Hawkeyes seem primed for more losses despite their ability to sink plenty of shots.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 17 in return Murray closed Thursday's 66-50 loss to Nebraska with 17 points (6-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 36 minutes.

Impact Murray jumped right back into his high-volume shooting ways in his return from a four-game absence due to a foot injury, but it wasn't enough for the Hawkeyes to stave off an embarrassing defeat to a Nebraska team likely to be bottom dwellers in the conference. Murray simply didn't get much help here, as Felip Rebraca was the only other Iowa player in double figures, while the remaining three starters went 2-for-19 from the field. The Hawkeyes will next head to Penn State on New Year's Day in hopes of snapping a two-game losing streak.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in return Murray is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Nebraska.

Impact Murray, who was sidelined in each of Iowa's last four matchups due to a foot injury, will enter the team's starting five Thursday night versus the Cornhuskers. The junior is averaging 19.4 points and 10.1 rebounds across 31.4 minutes per contest this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kris Murray, Connor McCaffery Returning Key Iowa Players Expected Back in Lineup Thursday at Nebraska

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out multiple weeks Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery said Murray (foot) "won't play for another couple weeks" because of his injury.

Impact According to McCaffery's timetable given, Murray will sit out games the Hawkeyes play Saturday (vs. SE Missouri State) and Dec. 21 (vs. Eastern Illinois). He could return before 2023 though. They are scheduled to play at Nebraska on Dec. 29, more than two weeks after the McCaffery update.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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