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The Best (and Worst) March Madness Moments in Iowa WBB History

One could argue the Iowa Hawkeyes trips to back to back Final Fours in 2022-23 and 2023-24 were both the best and worst moments in program history. While it was great to see Caitlin Clark bring this team a national audience, Iowa failed to get the job done in both National Championship games.

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Iowa vs. Clemson Tactical Breakdown: 3 Ways Hawkeyes Can Beat Tigers

Sitting at 21-12 the Iowa Hawkeyes received a No. 9 seed in the 2025-26 NCAA Tournament. Seeing as they've missed the tournament these last few years, they'll certainly take what they can get.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / March 18

Iowa Still Tops Women’s College Basketball Popularity Rankings Post Caitlin Clark Era

It would not have been surprising to anybody to hear that the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team was the country's most popular when superstar guard Caitlin Clark was on the Hawkeyes' roster.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 18

Iowa Women's March Madness History: Record, Titles, Final Four Appearances, Best Highlights

Jan Jensen took over the Iowa Hawkeyes a year ago as Lisa Bluder retired when Caitlin Clark's collegiate career came to an end. Iowa was fresh off a pair of trips to the National Championship game, but they failed to get the job done both times.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 18

The One Player Who Will Decide Iowa MBB's March Madness Tournament Run

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum has been attached at the hip with Bennett Stirtz throughout his collegiate career. The two started at the Division II level before making their way to Drake last season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 18

The Iowa WBB Rotation Adjustment That Could Define March Madness

While there are certainly a few experienced players on this Iowa Hawkeyes squad, there's nothing quite like going into the NCAA Tournament with a ton of freshman and sophomore impact players.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 18

Iowa HC Ben McCollum All-Time NCAA Tournament Record and Best Finishes

Iowa Hawkeyes first year head coach Ben McCollum is still relatively new to coaching at the Division I level. His success at D2 speaks for itself, and that's something that helped him get to where he was with the Drake Bulldogs a year ago.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 17

Fairleigh Dickinson Upset Chances: Knights' Only Path to Victory Against Iowa

The Iowa Hawkeyes have opened as massive favorites, and rightfully so, as they received the No. 2 seed and get to play host to No. 15 Fairleigh Dickinson.

WNBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 17

Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 1st Round Preview | 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament

The madness has officially returned to the heartland, and if you listen closely, you can almost hear the collective roar brewing inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 17

The Iowa MBB Rotation Adjustment That Could Define March Madness

First year head coach Ben McCollum hasn't done much adjusting to the Iowa Hawkeyes starting lineup. Other than Tavion Banks not getting the start against Nebraska the second time around, he's gone with the same five guys for quite some time.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 17

5 Things Iowa Fans Need to Know About Clemson

The Iowa Hawkeyes enter the 2025-26 NCAA Tournament against a Clemson squad who just lost to No. 1 Duke by 12 points. First year head coach Ben McCollum was able to guide the No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 16

Iowa HC Jan Jensen All-Time NCAA Tournament Record and Best Finishes

From 2000 to 2024 Jan Jensen was the assistant coach to the one and only Lisa Bluder. Now, the Iowa Hawkeyes passed her the key and the Jan Jensen era is upon us.

College Basketball News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 16

Iowa NCAA Tournament Upset Chances: Path to Victory Against Clemson

No one really considers the No. 9 seed taking down the No. 8 seed as an upset, but at the end of the day it's still a lower seed taking care of business.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 16

5 Things Iowa Fans Need to Know About Fairleigh Dickinson

The Iowa Hawkeyes knew they were among the Top 16 teams, but they later learned they were going to be the No. 2 seed in Region 4 - Sacramento. The No. 1 seed in their region is South Carolina which just so happens to be one of the two No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 16

Iowa Men's March Madness History: Record, Titles, Final Four Appearances, Best Highlights

Coming into this year's tournament as the No. 9 seed, first year head coach Ben McCollum is looking to lead the Iowa Hawkeyes to their first National Championship.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 15

Predicting Iowa WBB Full NCAA Tournament Path: Return to Final Four Likely

The Iowa Hawkeyes stellar 26-6 overall record guided them to a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Iowa has seen plenty of success in March Madness, though a National Championship continues to elude them.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 15

Iowa WBB March Madness Hub: Schedule, Seed, Opponent and Path to Final Four

Both Selection Sunday shows made Iowa Hawkeyes fans wait until the final bracket before their team's seed was revealed. For the women's squad it was certainly worth the wait as Jan Jensen was able to guide the Hawkeyes to a No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 15

Predicting Iowa MBB Full NCAA Tournament Path: Deck Stacked Against the Hawkeyes

For the first time since the 2022-23 season the Iowa Hawkeyes are going dancing. First-year head coach Ben McCollum has some NCAA Tournament experience under his belt, but this is an incredibly tough draw for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 15

Iowa MBB March Madness Hub: Schedule, Seed, Opponent and Path to Final Four

Iowa Hawkeyes fans had to wait quite some time before their name was called on Selection Sunday. Finally, first-year head coach Ben McCollum knew his team was going dancing.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 15

Best & Worst Case Scenario for Iowa WBB on Selection Sunday

Second-year head coach Jan Jensen may not have been able to guide the Iowa Hawkeyes to a Big Ten Championship, but she got them to a rematch against UCLA and that's all that matters.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 15

Best & Worst Case Scenarios for Iowa MBB on Selection Sunday

Just hours away from Selection Sunday, and the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team is eyeing their first at-large bid in the tournament since the 2022-23 season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / March 14

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 14

Iowa Named Top 16 Seed in NCAA Tournament

While their official seed won't be revealed until 8:00 p.m. EST on March 15, the Iowa Hawkeyes learned they were among the Top 16 seeds. The NCAA unveiled the Top 16 in alphabetical order in order to give these schools further time to sell tickets for their tournament games.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 14

Iowa Softball Sets Numerous Records in 21-Run Conference Win

B1G Softball isn't talked about nearly as much as it should be, especially when a team like the Iowa Hawkeyes is scoring 21 runs. Granted, they gave up 15, but a win is a win.