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Iowa’s Promising Season Ends in Disappointment

When the NCAA tournament began, most people assumed that the Iowa Hawkeyes would move on to the second weekend. Even though head coach Jan Jensen was just in her second year at the helm, this program has proven over the past half-decade that it’s one of the best in all of college basketball.

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Virginia women’s team makes NCAA Tournament history

The men’s NCAA Tournament has a few surprises in the Sweet 16 with No. 9 seed Iowa and No. 11 seed Texas. On Monday, the women’s Sweet 16 saw a giant upset with No.

No. 1 South Carolina women lay historic beatdown on No. 16 Southern in first round

Women's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Minnesota stuns Ole Miss; Madison Booker goes off for Texas

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / March 23

Jan Jensen Reveals What Went Wrong After Iowa’s Upset NCAA Elimination

The No. 2-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team suffered the biggest upset defeat of the 2026 NCAA Tournament to this point on March 23, when they were beaten by the No.

Iowa Stunned By Virginia in NCAA Tournament Thriller

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ season has come to an end at the hands of the Virginia Cavaliers. Iowa, which entered the contest as the heavy favorite, failed to put away Virginia down the stretch, allowing the Cavaliers to come back from a 9-point deficit in the fourth quarter.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 23

Iowa Eyes Deep NCAA Tournament Run Following Win vs. Florida

The Iowa men’s basketball team has won two games in the NCAA tournament for the first time in 27 years, but that’s not where it wants to stop. No, the Hawkeyes have set their eyes on winning four more and claiming a national title.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 23

Ben McCollum Making Iowa’s Dreams Come True in Year One

The college basketball season isn’t over yet, but it’s safe to say that Ben McCollum’s first season in Iowa City is a resounding success. McCollum, who is just in his second season coaching in Division I — he led Drake to the NCAA tournament last year before taking the job with Iowa — is a proven winner.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 23

Film Study: Why Iowa Will Defeat Virginia in NCAA Tournament

The No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes survived a first-round scare to set up a second-round matchup with the only remaining double-digit seed. No. 10 Virginia took No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 23

Iowa vs. Virginia Tactical Breakdown: 3 Ways Hawkeyes Can Beat Cavaliers

Last year, the Iowa Hawkeyes failed to make it out of the first weekend. It was Jan Jensen's first year as the team's head coach and things didn't quite go according to plan in the second round.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 23

Iowa on Upset Watch in Second-Round Matchup Against Virginia

It seemed like the No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes were one of the most slept-on teams coming into this year's NCAA tournament. On the contrary, Iowa entered this year's tournament at 26-6 overall.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 23

Iowa's Long Sweet 16 Drought is Finally Over

In 1999, the Iowa Hawkeyes took down the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second round of the NCAA tournament to advance to the Sweet 16. The victory brought joy to the Hawkeye faithful, who were ready to believe that their team could go on a run and potentially claim a national championship.

College Basketball News / College Sports Only / March 23

Internet Reacts To Iowa-Nebraska Sweet 16 Game

The most chaotic outcome in the NCAA Tournament is unfolding, and they have a name for it: Cornmageddon. After beating Florida by a single point, Iowa has clinched its spot in the Sweet 16 against its familiar foe, Nebraska, as the two head down to Houston for a meeting of the ages.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 23

5 Things Iowa Fans Need to Know About Virginia

Fresh off a 10-point win over a No. 15 seed that exceeded all expectations, the No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes are set to do battle with No. 10 Virginia. Virginia sits at 21-11 overall and went 11-7 in ACC play this season.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Iowa player pulled petty move after stunning upset of Florida

One Iowa player poured salt in Florida’s open wound Sunday after the thrilling finish to their second-round clash in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. 9-seed Iowa upset 1-seed Florida in one of the wildest endings in this year’s March Madness.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Bleacher Report / March 22

Watch: Iowa eliminates the defending champs

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 22

Iowa Pulls Off Miracle Upset Over No. 1 Florida

In a game that got heated early, the Iowa Hawkeyes found a way to shock the world. While there weren't any perfect brackets remaining anyway, there sure wouldn't have been anymore after Iowa knocked off No.

College Basketball News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 22

Film Study: Why Iowa Will Upset Florida in NCAA Tournament

Taking down the No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament isn't going to be easy, but no head coach has as much tournament success as Ben McCollum. The Iowa Hawkeyes are in good shape with him at the helm, as proven when they picked up their first tournament win in five years against Clemson.

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Iowa Hawkeyes News / Total Apex Sports / March 21

Iowa Hawkeyes Survive Historic Upset Bid Against FDU Knights In 1st Round Of Women’s NCAA Tournament

The magic of March is that absolutely anything can happen on the hardwood. But if you are sitting in Carver-Hawkeye Arena completely decked out in black and gold, the absolute last thing you want is a Cinderella story unfolding on your home floor.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 21

Three Takeaways From Iowa's Closer Than Expected Win Over FDU

In no world did the No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes expect to only have a one-point halftime lead over No. 15 Fairleigh Dickinson. Head coach Jan Jensen needed to use a timeout in the middle of the fourth quarter to get her team back on track, and that proved to be a decision that helped propel them to victory.

Iowa Upset Chances: Path to Victory Against Florida in NCAA Tournament

The Iowa Hawkeyes were able to pick up a win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament despite an off night from their star point guard. Bennett Stirtz, a future first-round draft pick, still led the team in scoring, but he was just 4-for-17 from the field.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 21

Five Things Iowa Fans Need to Know About Florida

The Iowa Hawkeyes took care of business in the first round as they advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021. That year is one Hawkeyes fans don't want to remember as they blew it as the No.

College Basketball (W) News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / March 21

Jan Jensen Reveals Unexpected Iowa Arena Issue During NCAA Tournament

The Iowa Hawkeyes have been hot since Caitlin Clark hit the scene. And the popularity of the program has lasted even after Clark's departure. Coach Jan Jensen's squad enters NCAA Tournament play having won 8 of its last 9 games and is slotted as a No.

Iowa Wins Slugfest Over Clemson With Raucous Rebounding

TAMPA, Fla. — No matter the sport, you have a great chance to win when you play stout defense. The Iowa Hawkeyes proved that with a 67-61 win over the Clemson Tigers in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament on Friday evening at Benchmark International Arena.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Athlon Sports / March 19

Caitlin Clark Receives Message From Iowa Coach Before March Madness

Caitlin Clark dominated her return to basketball after eight months off. Following an injury-plagued 2025 WNBA season where she was limited to only 13

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.