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Iowa Survives USC Despite Seemingly Forgetting How to Play

Having a full week off at this point in the season certainly didn't help the Iowa Hawkeyes. As a team, they've been extremely healthy for quite some time.

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Iowa WBB Must Put Prestigious Team Honor To The Test

According to the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, the Iowa Hawkeyes trio of ranked wins helped propel them to being the USWBA National Team of the Week.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / January 28

Watch: USC at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/28/2026

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 28

Iowa's Defense Must Stay Tough vs. USC

After a week off, the Iowa Hawkeyes play host to USC as 10.5 point favorites. Sitting at 14-5 (4-4), the Trojans have a similar record to Iowa on paper.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 28

Initial Takeaways From Iowa's 2026 Schedule

Coming off an extremely solid season that ended with a ranked win, the Iowa Hawkeyes know they have their work cut out for them in 2026. Back to back games against Michigan and Ohio State will prove just how good this team truly is.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 28

Iowa Reveals New Starter After Taylor McCabe Injury

The last thing the Iowa Hawkeyes wanted to do was learn that Taylor McCabe was going to be out for the rest of the season. Iowa's longtime guard had poured her heart and soul into the team, but must miss the rest of her senior year due to a torn ACL.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / January 27

Watch: Lucy Olsen Scored 28 PTS to Lead the Hawkeyes to Victory | 2025: USC at Iowa | @B1GWBB Classic

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Caitlin Clark Reacts to Unfortunate News on Monday

Over the past two seasons, the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team has continued the trend of success spearheaded by former record-breaking guard Caitlin Clark.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / January 26

Caitlin Clark Shows Support for Former Iowa Teammate After Season-Ending Injury

The Iowa Hawkeyes received unfortunate news on Monday, as senior guard Taylor McCabe was ruled out for the season due to a torn ACL. Coach Jan Jensen seemed to be bracing for a bad outcome after the team's win over Ohio State on Sunday, a game that saw McCabe need to be carried off the floor as a result of her knee injury.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 26

Senior Iowa Guard Releases Statement After Season Ending Injury

For those who didn't watch the Iowa Hawkeyes latest game against Ohio State, they probably wondered why Taylor McCabe played just one minute. Now, the ruling is out.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 26

Iowa Takes Home Two B1G Weekly Awards

The Iowa Hawkeyes can do no wrong at this point in the season, as proven by another pair of weekly award winners. Ava Heiden took home the B1G player of the week, while Addie Deal won her second straight B1G freshman of the week honor.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 26

Iowa Forward Named Naismith National Player Of The Week

On a team where youth and inexperience run wild, the Iowa Hawkeyes are sure getting a lot out of this senior. Senior forward Hannah Stuelke has done wonders for the Hawkeyes this season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 26

Iowa Increases Another Two Spots In AP Poll

At one point it seemed like the Iowa Hawkeyes weren't ever going to get higher than No. 11, but now they sit comfortably at No. 8. The B1G is a gauntlet, and it's one Iowa has had no issues with.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 26

Iowa's Ben McCollum Doesn't Want Moody Recruits

The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball program went the better part of the last two decades under head coach Fran McCaffery, suffering under a progressively aged style of play and falling behind the needle of competition in the B1G.

Iowa vs. Ohio State Takeaways: Third Ranked Win Of The Week

There was never a doubt at Carver Hawkeye Arena as the No. 10 Iowa Hawkeyes took care of business against No. 12 Ohio State, 91-70. Their 21 point victory marked their biggest in quite some time.

Watch: Iowa's Jan Jensen: 'Today was one of our most complete games' in win over Ohio State

Watch: Ohio State at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/25/2026

Mark Gronowski News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 25

Iowa QB Makes Case To Start East-West Shrine Bowl

In no world did the Iowa Hawkeyes expect fifth-year senior quarterback Mark Gronowski to start a Senior Bowl game, but here we are. Gronowski did wonders for the team this season, though he was far from perfect.

Three Last Minute Iowa vs. Ohio State Predictions

Coming off back-to-back wins against teams that were ranked No. 15, the No. 10 Iowa Hawkeyes now have a chance to beat the No. 12 team. ESPN Analytics favors the Hawkeyes as Ohio State comes to town for these teams' lone meeting of the year.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 24

Iowa Inches Closer To Top March Madness Seed

Last week, the Iowa Hawkeyes jumped up to a No. 2 seed in their Bracketology projection. Coming off another major win, Iowa has remained a No. 2 seed. There's a clear path to being No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 24

Two Iowa Linemen Crack 2025 Top 100 Players List

While a trip to the College Football Playoff likely would've changed how this list looks, the Iowa Hawkeyes can hold their heads high knowing their season ended with a ranked win.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 24

Iowa's Predicted Starting Quarterback in 2026

The Iowa Hawkeyes knew what they signed up for when they brought in fifth-year senior quarterback Mark Gronowski. Gronowski is a "one and done" player who has become quite normal in the transfer portal era.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 24

Three Issues Iowa Must Address During Week Off

The Iowa Hawkeyes were able to win back-to-back games after dropping three straight, but there's still plenty to work on. First-year head coach Ben McCollum had this team in the Top 25, but a disastrous stretch against unranked Minnesota, No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 24

East-West Shrine Bowl Produces Two Iowa Standouts

The East-West Shrine Bowl takes place on Jan. 27, so it's only fitting they got everyone together for a few days of practice. The Iowa Hawkeyes had a few representatives at the game, but look no further than wide receiver/return specialist Kaden Wetjen and quarterback Mark Gronowski.

No. 10 Iowa Hawkeyes Outlast No. 15 Maryland Terrapins In Overtime Thriller

In a game that had more mood swings than a prestige TV drama, the Iowa Hawkeyes managed to escape College Park with an 85-78 overtime victory against No.