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Iowa Center Named to Naismith Late Season List

On February 17, Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden was named to the Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Women's College Player of the Year Late-Season Team. While that's quite a lengthy title, it's important to know this is a monumental achievement for the sophomore.

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Iowa's Path to Double-Bye in B1G Tournament

Back to back losses don't sit well with an Iowa Hawkeyes team that is flirting with disaster. Seeing as the Top 8 teams in the B1G tournament get a double-bye, Iowa is looking to stay in that range.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 17

Iowa's Chit-Chat Wright Leads Nation in Key Statistic

Earlier in the year, Chit-Chat Wright suffered a brutal injury in Orlando. The Iowa Hawkeyes weren't sure what her status would be, but she later returned to form and has been one of the top guards in the nation.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 17

Iowa HC Makes Program History vs. Nebraska

In her second year with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Jan Jensen has already found her name in the record books. Seeing as the Hawkeyes improved to 20-5 (11-3) against Nebraska, Jensen became the first coach in Iowa women's basketball history to eclipse the 20-win mark in her first two seasons.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 17

Iowa Must Change Starting Lineup vs. Nebraska

The Iowa Hawkeyes knew their final seven games wouldn't be easy, but things got a lot more difficult when they dropped a game to Maryland. Iowa kissed their AP Top 25 hopes goodbye, especially with a disappointing 78-57 loss in front of a sold out crowd against No.

Iowa’s Ava Heiden Shines in Convincing Win Over Nebraska

Not even an 11 a.m. start at the beginning of the week could stop the No. 13 Iowa women’s basketball team from coming out on top. In an afternoon clash

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 16

Iowa Climbs in Latest AP Poll After Snapping Losing Streak

It’s a wonder what a winning week can do. After losing three straight games to USC, UCLA and Minnesota, the Iowa Hawkeyes picked up a much-needed victory on Feb.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 16

Iowa Remains in Position to Make NCAA Tournament

The Iowa Hawkeyes haven’t made the NCAA Tournament in two years. It was that drought that head coach Ben McCollum went into the season searching to break.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 16

Iowa Baseball Has Winning Weekend at MLB Desert Invitational

The college baseball season officially started this past weekend, which caused jubilant celebration to fill the streets. Perhaps that’s a bit of an over exaggeration, but the sentiment is true nonetheless.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 14

Iowa Baseball Schedules Midweek Game vs. Division III Opponent

Baseball at Duane Banks Stadium will start a little earlier this season for the Iowa Hawkeyes. With the chilly temperatures of the Midwest winter sending Big Ten teams south to more favorable climates, it is usual for squads from the conference to not have a home game — or at least an abundance of them — early on.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 14

Three Last-Minute Iowa vs. Purdue Predictions

It's not often a team has a chance to make an impression on Valentine's Day, but that's the scenario the Iowa Hawkeyes happen to be in. After being on the opposite end of a horrific loss to Maryland, Iowa now has to regroup and look ahead to the future.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 14

Iowa Remains Slight Home Underdog vs. Purdue

At this point, the Iowa Hawkeyes are lucky they aren't even more of underdogs than they really are. That said, ESPN Analytics is just that; analytics. There's absolutely a method to their madness, but it doesn't always come out to accurate results.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 14

Two Ways Iowa Can Avenge Last Loss to Purdue

Back on January 14, the Iowa Hawkeyes nearly shocked the world with an upset over a Purdue team that was ranked No. 5. Now, the Boilermakers have fallen to No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 13

Iowa Guard In Top 25 NBA Draft Big Board

The 2026 NBA draft class is as loaded as ever, so it's always interesting to see where Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz falls into the mix. Recently, ESPN's Jeremy Woo compiled a list of the Top 100 prospects.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 13

Five Things to Watch in Iowa’s Final Five Games

With just five games remaining, the Iowa Hawkeyes know they're in the home stretch. An uncharacteristic three-game skid nearly derailed everything this season, but Iowa took advantage of their week off and defeated No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 13

Iowa’s Quad 3 Loss to Maryland Changes Everything

While there's still a strong chance this Iowa Hawkeyes team ends their NCAA Tournament drought, losing to a Quad 3 team certainly didn't help their case.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 13

Ben McCollum Puts Iowa's Supporting Cast on Notice

As good as Bennett Stirtz is, first-year head coach Ben McCollum knows this Iowa Hawkeyes team needs a better supporting cast. After dropping another 32 points, Stirtz wasn't rewarded for his efforts.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 13

Iowa's Starting Lineup Decision Paid Off vs. Washington

For the first time since Taylor McCabe went down with an injury, the Iowa Hawkeyes played with their starting lineup. Originally, second year head coach Jan Jensen was riding the hot hand with freshman Addie Deal.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 13

Iowa Baseball Opens 2026 Season at MLB Desert Invitational

While the Iowa Hawkeyes' men’s and women’s basketball teams are busy going to work on the court, the Iowa baseball squad is ready to get its season underway out west in Arizona.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 12

Three Takeaways From Iowa's Rebound Win vs. Washington

It didn't start too pretty, but a crowd of nearly 15,000 got their moneys worth as the Iowa Hawkeyes ended their three-game losing streak. Iowa prevailed, 65-56, as the No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 12

Iowa Baseball Looking to Prove People Wrong in 2026

After a long offseason for the Iowa Hawkeyes, the college baseball season is just one day away. While the 2025 campaign began with some flowers and roses, Iowa still ended up sitting at home during the postseason.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 12

Iowa Can Kiss Top 25 Hopes Goodbye After Maryland Loss

Playing on the road is always tough, but this is now the second time this season the Iowa Hawkeyes have been caught lacking. First it was in Minnesota, now it was in Maryland.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 12

Nine Iowa Players Invited to NFL Combine

After a strong season, nine Iowa Hawkeyes football players have been invited to the NFL Combine. The Athletics' Scott Dochterman reported C Logan Jones, G Beau Stephens, OL Gennings Dunker, WR Kaden Wetjen, K Drew Stevens, DE Max Llewellyn, LB Karson Sharar, S Xavier Nwankpa, and CB T.J.

Softball News / Softball On SI / February 10

How a Florida State Softball Star is Driving Change for the Iowa Hawkeyes

The Iowa Hawkeyes played through a living nightmare last season. Their head coach took a leave of absence, the interim head coach quit, and then the next interim head coach wasn't hired back.