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Fresh off a second-place finish in a loaded Big Ten Conference, and a run to the Big Ten Tournament championship game (which we will NOT ever talk about again), the Iowa Women’s Basketball team has earned a No. 2 seed (and No. 5 overall!) in the NCAA Tournament. They will once again host the first […]
After missing the NCAA Tournament each of the last two seasons, the Iowa Hawkeyes (21-12, 10-10) are back. They nabbed a 9 seed in the South Region and will face the Clemson Tigers (24-10, 12-6) on Friday, March 20th, in Tampa, FL. Iowa is currently a 2.5-point favorite according to FanDuel. These teams are going […]
It’s finally here. The kids are on spring break, the Chicago River is going green and we’re all ready to be mad again as Selection Sunday is upon us and after back-to-back seasons without an NCAA Tournament appearance, your Iowa Hawkeyes are looking to hear their names called once again. This. Is. March. Only five […]
The Iowa Hawkeyes (21-12, 10-10) couldn’t finish a second half comeback against the Ohio State Buckeyes (21-11, 12-8) and lost in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament, 72-69. Isaia Howard’s three pointer off an offensive rebound missed the mark as time expired. Bennett Stirtz led the Hawks with 17 points on 6/11 shooting. […]
The 9-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes (21-11, 10-10) took care of business after a shaky start against Maryland and will take on the 8-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (20-11, 12-8). OSU bounced back from their loss to Iowa with wins against Purdue, Penn State, and Indiana to both jump the Hawks in the conference standings and strengthen their […]
Iowa overcame a slow start in the opener of the Wednesday session of the Big Ten Tournament to advance, beating 17-seed Maryland 75-64. The 9th-seeded Hawkeyes play Ohio State, the 8th seed, on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. CT. Cooper Koch led the way for Iowa, setting a career-high with 19 points on 6-10 shooting (5-8 […]
The 9-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes (20-11, 10-10) are facing the 17-seeded Maryland Terrapins (12-20, 4-16) after they beat Oregon, 70-60, after racing to a huge first half lead in the opening round of the conference tournament. It’s the first game of the day at 11:00a. Each team won on their own hardwood in the home-and-home this […]
At the outset of this season, we asked the community for their expectations of Ben McCollum in his first year as head coach. The consensus was for a good, but not great season where Iowa is middle of the pack in the Big Ten conference standings and on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament. Fast […]
Despite the Iowa Hawkeyes (20-11, 10-10) being unable to secure the double-bye ahead of the conference tournament, they enter the six-day extravaganza 8th in the conference at +6500 according to FanDuel. The action kicks off in Chicago later today with a pair of games. #16 seeded Oregon plays #17 Maryland at 3p on Peacock before […]
The Iowa Hawkeyes (20-11, 10-10) couldn’t after mounting a comeback over the last 4 minutes of regulation and fell to the Nebraska Cornhuskers (26-5, 15-5) in overtime, 84-75. Kael Combs scored the final 8 points for Iowa in the second half, including a 3-pointer with 9 seconds left off an offensive rebound to send the […]
The UCLA Bruins barely needed to break a sweat to claim the Big Ten Tournament Title (along with a regular season title), trouncing the Iowa Hawkeyes -gulp- 96-45 Sunday afternoon in Indianapolis. It’s a disappointing end to an unexpected run to the No. 2 seed in the tournament for the Hawkeyes, not only because of […]
Well folks, this is it. Another rematch we’ve been waiting for is here, and it’s another big challenge: Jan Jensen’s Iowa Hawkeyes squad will try to avenge their loss to the regular season champion UCLA Bruins for the Big Ten Tournament title. The last time these two teams met, Iowa was dominated in pretty much […]
The Iowa Hawkeyes (20-10, 10-9) are looking to end the season on a high note after two straight tough losses. It will be a tall task as their final opponent, the ninth-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers (25-5, 14-5). At this point, the Huskers represent Iowa’s best win, a 57-52 victory about a month ago. Since then, the […]
They don’t call Gainbridge Fieldhouse Carver East for nothing. After squandering their double-digit lead, Hannah Stuelke and the Iowa Hawkeyes used a 24-6 4th quarter performance to defeat the Michigan Wolverines 59-42 to earn a spot in Sunday’s Big Ten Tournament championship game against the UCLA Bruins. It’s Iowa’s 6th appearance in the last 8 […]
The rematch we’ve been waiting for is here. Or maybe I should say, the rematch that the Michigan Wolverines have definitely been waiting for is here. After below-average performances up and down the roster — most notably from potential Big Ten Player of the Year Olivia Olson and fellow sophomore standout Syla Swords — in […]
The No. 2 seed Iowa Hawkeyes rolled past a clearly gassed No. 10 seed Illinois Fighting Illini 64-58 Friday night in Indianapolis to advance to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals tomorrow afternoon. It’s the program’s fourth semifinals appearance in the last five years. Don’t let the final score deceive you – this was not a […]
POSTSEASON WOMEN’S BASKETBALL IS HERE, FOLKS! The regular season has ended and the Big Ten Tournament is underway in Indianapolis. The No. 2 seed Iowa Hawkeyes, fresh off a double-bye, are taking on the No. 10 seed Illinois Fighting Illini for the second time in as many weeks, after the Illini have won two games […]
Ben McCollum’s first year as Iowa men’s basketball coach has been a rollercoaster ride. Or perhaps more accurately, it’s been one of those “kiddie” roller coasters. You know the ones – they’re a fraction of the size of a real roller coaster. Yes, they have ups and downs and twists and turns, but everything is […]
A foundation of success already existed for the Iowa Women’s Basketball team before Caitlin Clark ever donned a black and gold jersey. A loyal (and growing) fanbase, NCAA Tournament appearances nearly every year under head coach Lisa Bluder, and 2019 National Player of the Year Megan Gustafson already had more eyes on the Hawkeye program […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Iowa fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. When Ben McCollum was introduced as Iowa’s 23rd head men’s basketball coach last March, the expectations […]
Ava Heiden notched another double-double onto her belt with a 16 point, 14 rebound performance and Chit-Chat Wright returned to form with 14 points on 4-7 shots from deep, as the Iowa Hawkeyes used a 3rd quarter surge to end the regular season with an 81-52 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers. Iowa ends the regular […]
The calendar has turned to March, and that means the regular season finale is here for the Iowa Women’s Basketball team. They end the season with a good matchup to have right before the tournament: what should be a tune-up game against the Wisconsin Badgers. A win today would be Iowa’s 24th of the season, […]
This one had the makings of some frustrating games of the past. Big game with stakes on both sides but Iowa no shows the start while an opponent gets hot. The Hawkeyes are constantly clawing back but can never climb the mountain, stuck in mud most of the day. After John Mobley, Jr. made his […]
The Iowa Hawkeyes (19-8, 9-7) are heading into the home stretch with their second to last home game against the Ohio State Buckeyes (17-10, 9-7). The Buckeyes are more bubbly than Iowa as bracketmatrix’s first team out despite similar resumes. There was also some buzz about Jake Diebler’s seat warming up. They are likely to […]
The Iowa Hawkeyes (19-8, 9-7) couldn’t contain Nick Boyd en route to an 84-71 loss at Wisconsin (18-8, 11-5). The Badger guard came up a rebound short of a triple double at 27 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds. Bennett Stirtz led the Hawks with 23 points on 9/16 shooting. Throughout the first half, it […]