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Johnson, Walker Sweep USTFCCCA Men’s Regional Awards
Ryan Johnson and Kalen Walker were tabbed as Regional Athletes of the Year, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced on Thursday afternoon.
Notes: Gymhawks Head to B1G Championships
The 21st-ranked University of Iowa women’s gymnastics team travels to Champaign,
Illinois, for the 2026 Big Ten Championships at State Farm Center on Saturday. The
Hawkeyes will compete in Session II at noon (CT) against No. 17 Ohio State, No. 17 Penn
State and No. 27 Maryland.
Notes: Michigan State
The Iowa baseball team heads to Michigan State for its second weekend of Big Ten action from March 20-22.
Jensen Named Naismith Coach of the Year Semifinalist
Jan Jensen named Naismith Coach of the Year semifinalist.
Softball Notes: Minnesota
The University of Iowa softball team returns to Bob Pearl Field for its home-opening series against Minnesota. The series opens on Friday at 6 p.m. (CT), and will continue Saturday at 1 p.m. The final pitch of the series will be on Sunday at noon.
NCAA Men’s Hoops Tournament Friday Hawkeye Huddle Information
Hawkeye fans following the men’s basketball team to Tampa for the NCAA Tournament are encouraged to attend the Hawkeye Huddle before Friday's game.
Notes: UCF Black & Gold Invite
The Hawkeyes open the outdoor season Friday at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, with action beginning at 9:30 a.m. (CT) and continuing through Saturday.
48 Hawkeyes Named Winter Academic All-Big Ten
Forty-eight University of Iowa student-athletes have been named to the 2025-26 Big Ten Winter Academic All-Conference team. The list includes student-athletes from men’s basketball (2), women’s basketball (6), women’s gymnastics (13), women’s swimming and diving (17) and men’s wrestling (10).
Hawkeyes Set for Mountain View Collegiate
The University of Iowa women’s golf team travels to Saddle Brooke, Arizona, for the Mountain View Collegiate on March 20–22.
3 GymHawks Earn All-Big Ten Honors
Sophomore Aurélie Tran earned first-team All-Big Ten honors to lead three University of Iowa women’s gymnasts recognized by the conference Wednesday..
Johnson Named B1G Men's Indoor Field Athlete of the Year
Ryan Johnson was named the 2026 Big Ten Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year.
Heiden, Stuelke Named WBCA All-America Finalists
Iowa sophomore Ava Heiden and senior Hannah Stuelke were named Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-America Finalists.
Stirtz Named USBWA All-American
University of Iowa senior Bennett Stirtz has been named to the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-America Team, it was announced Wednesday by the association. He is an honorable mention selection.
Heiden Earns AP All-American Honors
Iowa center Ava Heiden earned Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention.
Iowa Wrestling Notebook - 2026 NCAA Championships
The Iowa wrestling team travels to Cleveland, Ohio, to compete at the 2026 NCAA Championships from March 19-21 at Rocket Arena.
Hawkeyes Complete Briar’s Creek Invitational
The University of Iowa women’s golf team completed play at the Briar’s Creek Invitational at The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek.
WTEN Preview \\ Oregon, Washington
The 41st-ranked University of Iowa women’s tennis team hosts a pair of Big Ten matches this weekend at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Hawkeyes will face No. 64 Oregon on Friday at 5 p.m. (CT) before taking on No. 21 Washington at 11 a.m.
WBB Preview – NCAA First Round vs. FDU
2-Seed Iowa will host 15-Seed FDU in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament.
Stirtz Earns AP All-America Distinction
University of Iowa senior Bennett Stirtz has been named to The Associated Press All-America team, it was announced Tuesday by the AP. He is an honorable mention selection.
Heiden Earns USBWA All-American Honors
Iowa center Ava Heiden earned USBWA All-America Honorable Mention.
NCAA First, Second Rounds Sold Out
The 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball First and Second Round sessions are sold out.
Stirtz Named NABC First-Team All-District
University of Iowa senior Bennett Stirtz has been named National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) first-team All-Central District selection, it was announced Tuesday by the NABC.
MBB Notes: NCAA First Round vs. Clemson
The ninth-seeded University of Iowa men’s basketball team will face eighth-seeded Clemson in the first round of the South Region in the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday at 5:50 p.m. (CT) at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. The game will be televised live on TNT.
Hawkeyes Complete Round One at Briar’s Creek
The University of Iowa women’s golf team is tied for ninth place out of 15 teams after the opening round of the Briar’s Creek Invitational at The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek.
Hawkeyes Finalize Coaching Staff
Head coach Dean Ward announced the hiring of two staff members on Monday. Meghan Gill has been named an assistant coach, while former Hawkeye Josie Durr will serve as director of soccer operations.
2026 NCAA Championships Hawkeye Huddle Information
Hawkeye fans following men's wrestling in Cleveland for the NCAA Championships are encouraged to attend the Hawkeye Huddle on Friday.
Iowa to host FDU in First Round of NCAA Tournament
Iowa to Face Clemson in First Round of NCAA Tournament
The University of Iowa men’s basketball team received an at-large berth into the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on Sunday. The Hawkeyes will face Clemson on Friday in Tampa, Florida.
Iowa Clinches Big Ten Series Over Penn State
The Iowa baseball team clinched its first Big Ten series of the year over Penn State.
Iowa Takes 2nd at No. 13 Minnesota Quad
The 20th-ranked Iowa gymnastics team closed the regular season with a second-place finish at the Minnesota Quad on Sunday afternoon inside Maturi Pavilion, posting a 196.475.
No. 39 Iowa Falls at No. 35 Michigan
The 39th-ranked Iowa women’s tennis team fell to No. 35 Michigan, 4-0, on Sunday at the Varsity Tennis Center.
Iowa Sweeps Illinois
The Iowa softball team secured the series sweep over Illinois, going 2-0 in Saturday’s doubleheader at Eichelberger Field, taking game one, 7-1, and game two, 2-0.
Hawkeyes Cap Indoor Season with 6 More All-Americans
Sprinters Darwin Jimenez and Kalen Walker, along with the women’s 4x400-meter relay team, earned first-team All-America honors at the 2026 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships.
Hawkeye Even Series with Penn State
The Iowa baseball team evened its series with Penn State at one game apiece with a 13–4 victory Saturday afternoon.
First and Second Round Session Tickets
Iowa Scores 21 Runs to Defeat Illinois in Series Opener
The Iowa softball team defeated Illinois, 21-15, in the series opener on Friday night at Eichelberger Field. The game featured nine home runs and 36 combined runs.
Johnson Wins NCAA Weight Throw Title
Ryan Johnson won the program’s first-ever weight throw NCAA title with a 25.64-meter mark.
No. 39 Iowa Falls at Michigan State, 4-2
The 39th-ranked Iowa women’s tennis team dropped a hard-fought 4-2 decision to Michigan State on Friday night at the MSU Tennis Center.
Iowa Falls to Penn State in Big Ten Opener
The Iowa baseball team dropped its Big Ten opener to Penn State, 11–6, on Friday afternoon at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
WTEN Preview \\ at Michigan State, Michigan
The 39th-ranked University of Iowa women’s tennis team travels to the Great Lakes State this weekend for a pair of Big Ten matches. The Hawkeyes will face Michigan State on Friday at 4 p.m. (CT) at the MSU Tennis Center before taking on No. 35 Michigan on Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Varsity Tennis Center.
Hawkeyes Fall to Ohio State in Big Ten Tournament
The University of Iowa men’s basketball team fell to Ohio State, 72-69, in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday afternoon at the United Center. The Hawkeyes move to 21-12 on the season.
Hawkeyes Set for Briar's Creek Invitational
The University of Iowa women’s golf team travels to Johns Island, South Carolina, for the Briar's Creek Invitational on March 16–17.
Bob Jeter To Be Inducted Into South Carolina Football HOF
Former Iowa football standout Bob Jeter will be inducted into the 2025 South Carolina Football Hall of Fame Class on April 16, 2026.
Notes: Gymhawks Regular Season Finale at Minnesota
The 20th-ranked Iowa women’s gymnastics team heads to Minneapolis to close out the regular season for a quad meet against No. 13 Minnesota, Illinois and Northern Illinois on Sunday. Action inside Maturi Pavilion begins at 2 p.m.
Seeds and Brackets Announced for 2026 NCAA Championship
The Iowa wrestling team secured seven top-10 seeds for the NCAA Championships, the governing body announced Wednesday.
MBB Notes: Big Ten Tournament vs. Ohio State
The ninth-seeded University of Iowa men’s basketball team will face eighth-seeded Ohio State in the third round of the 2026 Big Ten Tournament on Thursday at 11 a.m. (CT) at the United Center in Chicago. The game will be televised on BTN.
Pauly Places 13th On Platform
University of Iowa diver Geneva Pauly placed 13th in the platform dive at the NCAA Zone D Diving Championships at the Student Recreation Natatorium on Wednesday afternoon.
Notes: Penn State
The Iowa baseball team heads to Penn State for its first Big Ten action from March 13-15. The Hawkeyes will face the Nittany Lions at 4:30 p.m. (CT) on Friday, 1 p.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday.
Hawkeyes Down Maryland, 75-64, in Big Ten Tournament
The University of Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Maryland, 75-64, in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday afternoon at the United Center. The Hawkeyes improve to 21-11 on the season.