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IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The University of Iowa men's basketball team has reached the halfway point of its Big Ten Conference schedule with a mark of 8-1, which ties Indiana for first place in the standings. The 8-1 mark is the program's best start in Big Ten play since going 10-1 to start conference play during the 1981-82 season.