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Iowa HC Thrilled With Team's Bounce-Back Response in B1G Blowout

Coming off a dreadful 71-52 loss, the Iowa Hawkeyes were able to respond at home by taking down Maryland. It marked the first B1G of Ben McCollum's career.

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Iowa Makes History in Blowout Win

Not often does a team win a conference game by 43 points, but that's exactly what the Iowa Hawkeyes did to Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights stood no chance, at home no less, as the Hawkeyes' defense held their ground.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 7

Iowa's Biggest Challenge Awaits vs. Iowa State

Coming off a stellar B1G win, the Iowa Hawkeyes sit at 8-1 (1-1). They'll take a break from conference play as they have four straight games against non-B1G opponents.

Three Takeaways From Iowa's Dominant Win Over Rutgers

Even with their height working against them, the Iowa Hawkeyes dominated Rutgers, 79-36. The Scarlet Knights didn't lead for a second as head coach Jan Jensen's squad was once on top by 48 points.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 7

Iowa Guard Continues to Make All-B1G Noise

The Iowa Hawkeyes, through eight games in the program’s inaugural season under head coach Ben McCollum, have made a marked impression on the B1G. In spite of losing their first matchup in the conference in a blowout loss to the Michigan State Spartans, 71-52, the Hawkeyes rebounded with an equally impactful win over the Maryland Terrapins, 83-64.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 7

Iowa's Offense Shines in First B1G Win

The Iowa Hawkeyes, after their 7-0 start to the 2025-26 season - also their first under head coach Ben McCollum - have had the latter half of this past week to recover from what was a brutal, blowout loss to the No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / December 6

Watch: Iowa vs. Rutgers | Highlights | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 12/06/25

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Iowa Cruises Past Maryland for First B1G Win

After struggling big time in their Big Ten opener, the Iowa Hawkeyes rebounded with a dominant 83-64 win over Maryland. Head coach Ben McCollum picked up the first B1G win of his career as the Hawkeyes improved to 8-1 (1-1).

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Big Ten Network / December 6

Watch: Maryland vs. Iowa | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 12/06/25

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 6

Three Keys to Iowa Victory vs. Rutgers

The No. 12 Iowa Hawkeyes are set to play their first conference game of the season. Head coach Jan Jensen knows what she's signing up for against a 7-2 Rutgers team that may be their best in recent memory.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 6

Iowa's Offense Must Come Alive vs. Maryland

After losing their first game of the season, the Iowa Hawkeyes had just a few days to regroup before hosting Maryland. The now 7-1 (0-1) Hawkeyes are looking for their first B1G win of the Ben McCollum era, and it's a win that could very well come against the 6-3 Terrapins.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 6

Ben McCollum Knows How to Handle Iowa's First Loss

It had to happen eventually. After starting their first season under head coach Ben McCollum on a thrilling 7-0 run, including an in-season tournament victory at the Acrisure Classic, the Iowa Hawkeyes finally dropped a game.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 6

Iowa Falls in Updated 2026 Class Rankings

While their 2026 recruiting class wasn't ranked earlier in the season, the Iowa Hawkeyes must be more than thrilled with their current No. 35 ranking. Sure, they fell a few spots from No.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 6

Top Iowa Recruit McKenna Woliczko Reveals Why She Signed

The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team landed one of the best recruits of the 2026 in McKenna Woliczko. In her first season as head coach, Jan Jensen is already ahead of the curve with recruiting and now Woliczko revealed what else brought her to the program.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 5

How Iowa Can Avoid Back-To-Back Losses

After suffering defeat in their first conference matchup, the Iowa Hawkeyes had just a few days to regroup. The Michigan State game didn't go their way, but now they have Maryland on the horizon.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 5

Jan Jensen Addresses Iowa's First Conference Challenge

The Iowa Hawkeyes may be ranked No. 12 and have an undefeated record, but they can't look past 7-2 Rutgers. This is the first conference matchup for both of these teams this season after each has had ample time off since November 30.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 5

Iowa WR Highlights All-B1G Honorable Mentions

After their strong offensive showing this season, eight Iowa Hawkeyes were named All-B1G offense. Only a few made first, second, or third team, but there were a few honorable mentions that are worth a shoutout.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 5

Homegrown 2026 Recruit Announces Iowa Signing

In a late recruiting coup, the Iowa Hawkeyes have kept another talented local prospect home. Ethan Headings, the defensive back and wide receiver from Iowa City, announced he has flipped his commitment from the University of North Dakota to the University of Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 5

Iowa's Senior Forward to Miss Most Of Season

Jada Gyamfi, the Iowa native, will miss roughly the next three months. The Iowa Hawkeyes must push forward without the 6'1'' forward who is in her senior season.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 5

Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Finds Silver Lining in First Loss

Entering their early-week matchup with the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans, the Iowa Hawkeyes held a tantalizing 7-0 record. Ready to continue making their

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 5

Iowa’s Ben McCollum Gets Honest About Rebuild

The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball program is experiencing a lot of firsts as the early portion of their 2025-26 season unfolds. Under first-year head coach Ben McCollum, the team entered their matchup against the No.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 5

Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz Sends Clear Message Regarding Transfer Portal

When news broke that longtime Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz would return for the 2026 season, mixed reactions took center stage. The 70-year-old feels as healthy as he's ever been as he got the blessing from his wife, Mary, to continue coaching.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 4

Three Iowa Players To Watch From National Signing Day

It's hard to narrow down the list to just three players, but the Iowa Hawkeyes hit a home run with their Class of 2026. On paper, they have one of the top classes in the nation as they've surrounded themselves with quality talent at numerous positions.

Kirk Ferentz News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 4

Did Iowa Make Kirk Ferentz Mistake?

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz is officially staying on for another season, and fans on social media were largely pleased given his track record with the team.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / December 4

Three Iowa Offensive Lineman Earn All-B1G Honors

Not one, not two, but three Iowa Hawkeyes offensive linemen were named All-B1G first team. With Logan Jones in contention to win the Outland Trophy, seeing his name on this list comes as no surprise.