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Iowa Guard Reaches Career Milestone vs. Oregon

When Ben McCollum was announced as the next Iowa Hawkeyes head coach, the first thing he did was bring Bennett Stirtz with him. Iowa's senior guard started his career at Northwest Missouri State before joining McCollum at Drake.

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Iowa Remains in Top 10 Despite Nightmare Road Trip

Entering the week at No. 8, the Iowa Hawkeyes knew they had a chance to potentially find their way into the Top 15. Instead, a loss to USC changed everything.

College Basketball (W) News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 2

Iowa Coach Jan Jensen Sees No Easy Answer for Defending Lauren Betts

The Iowa Hawkeyes had been rolling until recently. And unfortunately for Jan Jensen's squad, it is tough to get back on track when taking on Lauren Betts and UCLA.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 2

Bennett Stirtz Career High Guides Iowa Past Oregon

Earlier in the day the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team fell to UCLA, 88-65. Just hours later, the men's team pulled out an 84-66 win over Oregon.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 2

Iowa vs. UCLA Takeaways: Not a Top 10 Team

Losing Taylor McCabe still stings, but it hurts even worse when looking at the final score of the Iowa Hawkeyes game against No. 2 UCLA. The Bruins prevailed, 88-65, in a game where they led 93% of the time.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / February 1

Watch: Iowa vs. Oregon | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 02/01/26

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 1

Iowa's Taylor McCabe Sheds Light On Season-Ending Injury

While she would've loved to end on her own terms, Taylor McCabe poured her heart and soul into this program. The Iowa Hawkeyes' season is going to look much different without her, as seen in their 12-point loss to unranked USC.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 1

Iowa Extends Two Offers During Junior Day

While the Iowa Hawkeyes weren't able to add their fourth commit to the Class of 2027, they extended a pair of offers to players at Junior Day. With the Class of 2026 behind them, longtime head coach Kirk Ferentz can officially put all of his attention into the next senior class.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 1

Iowa Must Avoid Being Embarrassed By UCLA

Coming off their most embarrassing performance of the year, the last thing the Iowa Hawkeyes want to do is head home being blown out by UCLA. Iowa has a relatively favorable schedule down the stretch, but it's clear they were far too in over their heads when they played USC.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 1

Iowa vs. Oregon Predictions: Tavion Banks Makes History

Iowa Hawkeyes senior guard Tavion Banks is a few free throws away from etching his name in the record books. While his record is far more controversial than one could've imagined, it's only a matter of time before Hawkeyes fans find out what his decision will be.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 1

Two Things Iowa Needs To Prove vs. UCLA

No one expected the Iowa Hawkeyes to fall to USC, but that's the harsh reality of playing in the B1G. Any team can pull out a win at any given moment, and that's exactly what happened to the Hawkeyes against an unranked foe who had been neck-and-neck with some of the best.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 1

Two Iowa Seniors Crack College Football 26 Top 10 Offensive Rankings

Not one, but two of the Iowa Hawkeyes offensive seniors cracked a Top 10 list. While some won’t take this list too seriously as it’s only rankings for a video game, EA Sports takes these things very seriously.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 31

Iowa Sees Slight Dip In 2026 Class Rankings

When it comes to the 2026 season, the Iowa Hawkeyes have high hopes. Coming off a stellar year where they ended it with a ranked win, longtime head coach Kirk Ferentz knows this team will once again have a new starting quarterback.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 31

Iowa Given Small Chance of Beating UCLA

It’s not an overreaction to say the Iowa Hawkeyes recent loss to USC could’ve changed their entire season. The last thing this team wants to do is drop two games in a row, but that’s the harsh reality of playing on the west coast.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 31

Iowa Extends Offer to Four-Star Kansas WR

Wide receiver was a huge position of need in the transfer portal, and the Iowa Hawkeyes addressed it with ease. Now, they have their sights set on a top talent in the Class of 2027.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 31

Controversy Arises As Senior Iowa Guard Approaches History

While there are plenty of things the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team needs to worry about, there’s now another thing to add to that list. Senior guard Tavion Banks has made 30 straight free throws and he’s on the brink of history.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / January 30

Watch: Spotlighting Ben McCollum | Iowa Men's Basketball | The Journey

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 30

Jan Jensen Outlines Two Reasons Why Iowa Lost To USC

Heading to California and losing their mid-week game certainly wasn't on the Iowa Hawkeyes bingo card. Hawkeyes fans could've lived with losing to No. 2 UCLA, but falling to unranked USC is an entirely different ballgame.

College Basketball (W) News / Athlon Sports / January 30

Iowa Coach Jan Jensen Shares Disappointment After Loss to USC

On Thursday, the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team suffered an 81-69 loss against USC. Freshman Journey Houston’s career-high 16-point effort was not enough for the team as the starting lineup combined for just 37 points.

Iowa Slips Up, Suffers First Conference Loss at USC

For the first time this season, the Iowa Hawkeyes suffered a loss in B1G action. Taylor McCabe's career-ending injury may have affected this team more than they could have ever imagined.

Gennings Dunker News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 30

Gennings Dunker 2026 NFL draft prospect profile, grades, rank, measurements

Gennings Dunker is a wide framed, mullet rocking, weapons grade ginger with an attitude in the trenches for Iowa's award winning offensive line. Dunker is versatile and has played multiple positions including the past two seasons at right tackle for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / January 30

Iowa Could Earn First March Madness Win in Years

After missing the tournament these last two seasons, the Iowa Hawkeyes will do anything to make it to the dance. First year head coach Ben McCollum is looking to write the wrongs that former head coach Fran McCaffery did those past two years.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / January 29

Watch: Iowa at USC | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/29/2026

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / January 28

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

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.