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Iowa Baseball Needs Strong Big Ten Showing for NCAA Tournament Bid

The Iowa Hawkeyes baseball team’s goal is to make the NCAA Tournament — plain and simple. Nothing more and nothing less will suffice as success for the 2026 season.

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Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Has Case for Big Ten Player of Year

Bennett Stirtz has had one heck of a season for the Iowa Hawkeyes. After transferring from Drake, the senior guard has lit up the scoreboard almost every single night and has often been the sole reason why the Hawkeyes have been competitive.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 9

Initial Takeaways From Iowa's Draw in B1G Tournament

Win or lose, the Iowa Hawkeyes knew they'd be entering the B1G Tournament as the No. 9 seed. Sadly, despite taking No. 9 Nebraska to overtime, first year head coach Ben McCollum wasn't able to end the year on a high note.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 9

Nebraska Loss Drops Iowa Even Further in Bracketology

No team wants to head into the B1G Tournament on a three-game skid, but that's the situation the Iowa Hawkeyes have put themselves in. A fourth straight loss would be brutal and could have the committee rethinking their stance on Iowa going into the NCAA Tournament.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 9

Pair of Iowa Players Make B1G All-Tournament Team

One of the biggest talking points heading into the B1G Tournament was the status of Iowa Hawkeyes senior forward Hannah Stuelke. Even with the things second year head coach was saying about her elbow injury, bruising, and everything in-betwee, Stuelke fought through the pain and helped get the Hawkeyes to another B1G Championship game.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 9

Iowa March Madness Tournament Projection: What Seed Will Hawkeyes Get?

While they may have been embarrassed in the B1G Championship game, there was little to no chance the Iowa Hawkeyes were going to land a No. 1 seed anyways.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 8

Iowa Exceeded All Expectations Despite Losing B1G Championship Game

While the final score certainly favored one team over another, the Iowa Hawkeyes managed to get to the B1G Championship, which is worth celebrating. Second year head coach Jan Jensen's squad was bounced in the quarterfinals during her first year.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 8

Iowa's Two Keys to Victory vs. No. 9 Nebraska

Back on February 17 the Iowa Hawkeyes shocked the world when they pulled off a 57-52 upset over No. 9 Nebraska. That loss pushed the Cornhuskers out of the Top 10, though they've found a way to re-position themselves at No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 8

Iowa's Defense Must Replicate Michigan Performances vs. UCLA

On the surface, the Iowa Hawkeyes putting on a defensive masterclass vs. UCLA is much easier said than done. Knowing they held Michigan, a team who averages 85 points per game, to just 43 points per game in their two meetings, anything is possible with this Hawkeyes defense.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 8