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Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Eyeing Single-Season Record

Year one of the Ben McCollum era reached quite a high as the Iowa Hawkeyes were able to seemingly do whatever they wanted with Bennett Stirtz at point guard.

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Exclusive: Iowa Stars Reflect on Final Season Together Before March Madness

The second year of the Jan Jensen era went according to plan as the Iowa Hawkeyes put forward a 26-6 overall record in the regular season. They made it all the way to the B1G Championship game this year, and while that game may not resulted in a win, this team showed tremendous progress from where they were a year ago.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 13

Iowa Has New Projected Opponent in NCAA Tournament

Nothing will be finalized until March 15, but in the meantime it's fun to speculate and keep up with Bracketology projections. The Iowa Hawkeyes have had to sit back and wait as they were embarrassed by UCLA in the B1G Championship game, 96-45.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 13

March Madness Tournament Projection: What Seed Will Iowa Men Get?

The Iowa Hawkeyes first season under Ben McCollum was overall a success, though there's still plenty of room to grow. McCollum was able to guide this team to a win in the B1G Tournament, but Ohio State got the best of them in the third round, 72-69.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 12

Iowa Awaits NCAA Tournament Fate After Ohio State Loss

The Iowa Hawkeyes do not control their own destiny when it comes to the NCAA Tournament. They had a chance to do so in the Big Ten Tournament; all the Hawkeyes had to do was go on a run, beat some quality teams along the way and claim the tournament trophy when everything was said and done.

Iowa Baseball Can't Afford to Drop Series vs. Penn State

Conference play presents an ample opportunity for the Iowa Hawkeyes baseball team to make its case for a berth in the NCAA Tournament. While the conversations about which schools are in and which ones are out won’t take place for a long time, the foundation of a team’s résumé is built now.

Watch: Ohio State vs. Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | 2026 B1G B1G Men's Basketball Tournament | 03/12/2026

College Basketball News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 12

Iowa Exits Big Ten Tournament After Loss to Ohio State

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ run in the Big Ten Tournament has come to an end. Iowa, which had laid down an absolute beatdown on the Ohio State Buckeyes back on Feb.

Iowa vs. Ohio State Tactical Breakdown: 3 Ways Hawkeyes Can Beat Buckeyes

The Iowa Hawkeyes are fresh off a 75-64 victory over Maryland, a Terrapins team that had beaten them exactly one month prior. Now, first year head coach Ben McCollum has his sights set on a second win in the B1G Tournament.

How to Watch: Iowa vs. Ohio State B1G Tournament Game

Preview: Iowa vs. Ohio State B1G Tournament Game

The No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes and No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes are set to do battle in the first third round B1G Tournament game of the day. After emerging victorious against No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 11

Two Glaring Takeaways From Iowa's B1G Tournament Victory

In no world was the Iowa Hawkeyes 75-64 win over Maryland perfect, but they took care of business and that's all that matters. Now, Iowa sets their sights on Ohio State, a team they beat in the regular season, 74-57.

Watch: Iowa vs. Maryland | HIGHLIGHTS | 2026 B1G Men's Basketball Tournament | 03/11/2026

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 11

Massive Second Half Run Leads Iowa to B1G Victory vs. Maryland

The Iowa Hawkeyes pushed through a sluggish first half as first year head coach Ben McCollum secured his first ever win in the B1G Tournament. Iowa entered the tournament as the No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 11

How to Watch Iowa vs. Maryland B1G Tournament Game Live

The Iowa Hawkeyes earned the No. 9 seed in the B1G Tournament meaning they got to avoid playing on March 10. On March 11 they're set to do battle with No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 11

Iowa Conference Tournament Hub: Schedule, Bracket, Predictions

Having fallen just one seed shy of earning a double-bye, the Iowa Hawkeyes must sit back and await their second round opponent on March 11. Iowa comes into this year's tournament as the No.

Iowa Must Avoid Maryland Letdown in Big Ten Tournament

The Iowa Hawkeyes are set to match up with the Maryland Terrapins in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament, and they should be scared. On paper, the Hawkeyes should cruise against a Maryland squad that’s barely had a pulse all season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / March 10

Watch: St. Thomas at Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Baseball | 03/10/2026

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 10

Iowa Joins Battle For Class of 2027 DB

Standing 6'1'' 185-pounds, the Iowa Hawkeyes have extended an offer to Class of 2027 defensive back John Gay III. Gay is primarily a safety which is a key position the Hawkeyes know they need reinforcements.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 10

Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Ends Regular Season With Unfathomable Stat

It's impossible to argue that Bennett Stirtz hasn't made an impact with this Iowa Hawkeyes squad. First year head coach Ben McCollum has quite a storied relationship with the future NBA draft pick, and it's going to be incredibly sad to not see them together after this season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 10

Big Ten Tournament Offers Iowa Chance to Build Momentum

The Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team technically does not have much to prove as it heads into the Big Ten Tournament. Its spot in the NCAA Tournament is secured.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 10

Iowa Baseball Needs Strong Big Ten Showing for NCAA Tournament Bid

The Iowa Hawkeyes baseball team’s goal is to make the NCAA Tournament — plain and simple. Nothing more and nothing less will suffice as success for the 2026 season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 9

Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Has Case for Big Ten Player of Year

Bennett Stirtz has had one heck of a season for the Iowa Hawkeyes. After transferring from Drake, the senior guard has lit up the scoreboard almost every single night and has often been the sole reason why the Hawkeyes have been competitive.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 9

Initial Takeaways From Iowa's Draw in B1G Tournament

Win or lose, the Iowa Hawkeyes knew they'd be entering the B1G Tournament as the No. 9 seed. Sadly, despite taking No. 9 Nebraska to overtime, first year head coach Ben McCollum wasn't able to end the year on a high note.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / March 9

Nebraska Loss Drops Iowa Even Further in Bracketology

No team wants to head into the B1G Tournament on a three-game skid, but that's the situation the Iowa Hawkeyes have put themselves in. A fourth straight loss would be brutal and could have the committee rethinking their stance on Iowa going into the NCAA Tournament.