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Iowa Star Credits Ben McCollum for Unfathomable Win Percentage

Together, Ben McCollum and Bennett Stirtz are one of the most prized duos in college basketball. The pair, who are now with the Iowa Hawkeyes, have a career 109-17 record in three and a half years together.

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Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Sets Career High and Ties Team Record

While the Iowa Hawkeyes only beat Northwestern by six points, a win is a win. Bennett Stirtz, to no surprise, was a huge part of that. Iowa's senior guard reached a new career high and tied for the third-most points in a game at Carver.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 9

Iowa Sees Biggest Fall in AP Top 25 This Season

Coming into the week at No. 10 with just one game on their schedule, it was nearly a lock the Iowa Hawkeyes would take care of business against Minnesota.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 9

Iowa Ends Decade Long Drought vs. Northwestern

Threes for this Iowa Hawkeyes team simply didn't fall early in the game and they were unable to take advantage of numerous Northwestern players being in foul trouble.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / February 8

Watch: Northwestern vs. Iowa | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 02/08/26

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 8

Iowa Petitioned to Make NCAA Tournament

After missing out on the NCAA Tournament two years in a row, the last thing first-year head coach Ben McCollum wanted to row as make it three in a row for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 8

Iowa Gymnastics Smashes Two Records

The Iowa Hawkeyes athletic department revolves around the football department, as seemingly every major B1G program does. That said, their gymnastics program is on a rapid rise.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 8

Iowa's Two Keys To Victory vs. Northwestern

While the women's team is slumping, the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team has certainly come into their own. First-year head coach Ben McCollum wasn't able to guide these Hawkeyes past any of the ranked teams they've faced, but other than a road loss to Minnesota, they've been nearly flawless.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 7

Iowa Sophomore Named to Top 10 Center List

To no surprise, Ava Heiden is the Iowa Hawkeyes sophomore named to the Lisa Leslie Center of the Year Top 10. Despite this team's three-game losing streak, Heiden continues to lead the way with her 16.7 points per game.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 7

Four-Star OL Places Iowa in Top 5

With the Class of 2027 already heating up, the Iowa Hawkeyes just learned they're in the Top 5 for this four-star offensive lineman. Kyler Kuhn isn't just a four-star player, he's among the Top 10 interior offensive linemen in the country.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 7

Three Reasons For Iowa's Three Game Losing Streak

There's no point in sugarcoating it, the Iowa Hawkeyes are not okay without Taylor McCabe. While not everything McCabe did showed up in the stat sheet, Iowa allowing 91 points against Minnesota proved exactly how vital she was to this team.

Watch: Minnesota at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 02/05/2026

Last Minute Iowa vs. Minnesota Predictions: Defense Decides

Coming off back-to-back losses for the first time in a year, the Iowa Hawkeyes will look to use the home crowd to their advantage against Minnesota. The Golden Gophers are no joke and ESPN Analytics gives them a 42.6% chance to win this game.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 5

Iowa Matching Last Season's Win Total At Rapid Pace

Last year, the Iowa Hawkeyes finished the season 17-16 (7-13). It marked their second straight year of missing out on the NCAA Tournament, but firing Fran McCaffrey was one of the best decisions they ever made.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / NBA Draft on SI / February 5

Potential First-Round Picks Square Off as Iowa Defeats Washington

With March less than a month away, the NCAA Tournament is rapidly approaching. Teams around the country are fighting for spots and seeding in March Madness as conference play continues.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 5

Iowa Hits Three Impressive Milestones vs. Washington

For the first time in years, it feels like the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball program could make a run. First year head coach Ben McCollum is coming off a successful west coast trip where the team took down Oregon, 84-66, and now Washington, 84-74.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 5

Iowa Given Unfavorable Transfer Portal Ranking

Iowa Hawkeyes fans certainly won't agree as their team was given the third worst transfer portal ranking in the B1G. Only Rutgers and Maryland received a lower national ranking than them, according to 247Sports.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 5

Iowa HC Not Changing Starting Lineup Despite Losing Streak

Freshman Addie Deal's minutes have gone through the roof as second year head coach Jan Jensen gave her the starting nod for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Once Taylor McCabe went down with an injury, the easiest name to replace her would've been Taylor Stremlow.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / February 5

Watch: Iowa at Washington | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 02/04/2026

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 4

Iowa Continues to Exceed Expectations Under Ben McCollum

While they still have some extremely difficult teams standing in their way, the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball program is putting forward one of their best seasons in recent memory.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 4

Iowa Has Clear Path to Victory vs. Washington

While the Iowa Hawkeyes must only be focused on one game at a time, this program is beginning to reach an all-time high. After selling out their first game in nearly two years, first year head coach Ben McCollum knows all of his hard work is already beginning to pay off.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 4