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Iowa Remains Undefeated With Sharpshooting Guard in Starting Lineup

On February 19, the Iowa Hawkeyes improved to 10-0 when sophomore guard Taylor Stremlow is in the starting lineup. Heading into their matchup against Purdue, the game notes included that statistic, which is something that can't be ignored.

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Iowa's Tournament Hopes Run Through Top 12 Schedule

While a Top 10 win should be more than enough to get the Iowa Hawkeyes into the NCAA Tournament, they still need to take care of business down the stretch.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 20

Iowa Inching Closer to Double-Bye in B1G Tournament

In the B1G women's basketball tournament, the Top 4 teams in the conference all receive a double bye. Currently, the Iowa Hawkeyes are No. 3 in the conference.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 20

Iowa Needs Hannah Stuelke to Return vs. Michigan

After winning their third straight, the Iowa Hawkeyes have some reflecting to do. Sure, Iowa defeated Purdue, 83-74, but they struggled in the second half which nearly erased a picture perfect first 20 minutes.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 20

Journey Houston Delivers in First Career Iowa Start

Freshman guard Journey Houston committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes when she was just a sophomore in high school. On February 19, 2026, she made her first career start.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 20

Five-Star Forward Sets Official Iowa Visit

After earning McKenna Woliczko's commitment, it's clear second year head coach Jan Jensen was far from satisfied. Even though Woliczko is from the Class of 2026 while this recruit is in the Class of 2027, the story remains the same: The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program continues to reach new heights.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 20

Dominant Trio Leads Iowa to Tenth Straight Win vs. Purdue

A strong first half left no doubt as the Iowa Hawkeyes took care of business against Purdue, 83-74. Iowa improved to 21-5 (12-3) even without Hannah Stuelke in the starting lineup.

Watch: Iowa at Purdue | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 02/19/2026

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 19

Iowa Lines Up Nine Visits For June 5

In a world where spring football camp is right around the corner, the Iowa Hawkeyes are doing everything in their power to establish a strong Class of 2027.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 19

Iowa Pitching Staff Looks to Bounce Back vs. FAU

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ baseball program has long been known for its pitching prowess. That was still true last season, when the Hawkeyes put up a dominant campaign on the mound that unfortunately ended without a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 19

Iowa Stuck Waiting For Tavion Banks Next Season Status

With Bennett Stirtz set to go to the NBA, the Iowa Hawkeyes know they have a huge void to fill. Currently, Tavion Banks is second on the team, averaging 10.7 points per game.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 19

Iowa's Two Keys to Victory vs. Purdue

Mackey Arena is in for a treat as the No. 13 Iowa Hawkeyes come to town to take on a sub-par Purdue squad. The Boilermakers are one game under .500 and are just 4-10 in conference play.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 19

Iowa HC Discusses Bennett Stirtz' Profound Impact on Program

Even though he's coming off a night where he shot just 36.36% from the field, Bennett Stirtz once again led the way for the Iowa Hawkeyes with his 25 points.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 19

Iowa formally apologizes to Nebraska HC Fred Hoiberg after incident

It's not often the Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers play nice with each other. That makes what happened Tuesday night that much more interesting.

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Josh Hubbard's historic first half powers Miss State to needed win

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UCLA HC Mick Cronin must treat his players with much more respect

Texas Tech dealt probable fatal blow to title hopes with JT Toppin injury

NCAA deserves to be under fire for chaos of its own making in CBB

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 18

Iowa Baseball Has Historic Night vs. UW-Platteville

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated UW-Platteville 34-5 on Feb. 17. No, you didn’t read that wrong. Iowa, in the earliest home opener in program history — something historic in its own right — completely demolished UW-Platteville en route to a school record 34 runs.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 18

Iowa HC Named to Naismith Coach of the Year Watch List

Shortly after Ava Heiden was named to a Naismith Watch List, second year Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen was as well. Jensen found her name attached to the 2026 Werner Ladder Naismith Women's College Coach of the Year list on February 18.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 18

Three Numbers That Stand Out From Iowa's Top 10 Win

It didn't come easy, but the Iowa Hawkeyes handled No. 9 Nebraska, 57-52. Offense was at a premium in this one, but the Hawkeyes delivered on their promise of giving the fans at Carver a show.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 18

Three-Star Offensive Tackle Places Iowa in Top 6

The Class of 2027 is beginning to heat up as the Iowa Hawkeyes are once again in the running for a key recruit. Three-star offensive tackle Mason Halliman stands 6'5'' 280-pounds.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 18

Iowa Overcomes Historically Bad Offensive Performance vs. Nebraska

Despite shooting just 17-51 from the field, the Iowa Hawkeyes found a way to knock off No. 9 Nebraska. A court storm was in order, and rightfully so, after the Hawkeyes took care of business, 57-52, despite shooting just 33% from the field.

Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz embracing closer role after dropping 25 on Nebraska

Bennett Stirtz had a rough shooting night versus No. 9 Nebraska, as did Iowa basketball as a whole, but he shined when his teammates needed him most. The

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 17

Taylor Stremlow Providing Massive Spark For Iowa

Similar to when Taylor Stremlow started for the Iowa Hawkeyes when Chit-Chat Wright went down with an injury, Stremlow has done her part in guiding this team to victory even without Taylor McCabe.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 17

Iowa Fans Shouldn't Buy Into Analytics vs. Nebraska

Despite entering this game on a two-game losing streak, the Iowa Hawkeyes are still only slight underdogs against the No. 9 team in the nation. Nebraska hasn't looked great recently but at least the Cornhuskers have won two of their last three.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 17

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.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / February 17

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.