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Hawkeyes Knock Out Knights
2-seed Iowa (27-6) defeated 15-seed FDU (30-5) in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament in Iowa City, 58-48.
7 Hawkeyes Earn All-America Honors
Six Iowa wrestlers — Drake Ayala (133), Ryder Block (149), Patrick Kennedy (174), Angelo Ferrari (184), Gabe Arnold (197) and Ben Kueter (285) — capped their 2026 NCAA Championships runs as All-Americans.
NCAA Men’s Hoops Tournament Sunday 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 Sunday's game.
MBB Notes: NCAA Second Round - vs. Florida
The ninth-seeded University of Iowa men’s basketball team will face top-seeded and defending NCAA Champion Florida in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Sunday at 6:10 p.m. (CT) at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. The game will be televised on TBS.
Caliendo Reaches NCAA Finals, Iowa Crowns 4 More All-Americans
Iowa wrestler Michael Caliendo (165) advanced to the finals and the Hawkeyes crowned four additional All-Americans during Session IV on Friday night at the 2026 NCAA Championships.
Hawkeyes Advance in the NCAA Tournament
The ninth-seeded University of Iowa men’s basketball team defeated eighth-seeded Clemson, 67-61, on Friday night at Benchmark International Arena in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes never trailed and advance to the Round of 32.
Hawkeyes Fall In Home Opener
The University of Iowa softball team fell to Minnesota, 2-0, in its home opener on Friday night at Pearl Field.
No. 41 Iowa Falls to No. 64 Oregon
The 41st-ranked University of Iowa women’s tennis team fell to No. 62 Oregon, 4-2, on Friday at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex.
Hawkeyes in 4th After Day One in Arizona
The University of Iowa women’s golf team is in fourth place after the first round of the Mountain View Collegiate at The Preserve Golf Club.
Hawkeyes Open Outdoor Season in Florida
University of Iowa track and field opened its outdoor season with event titles in the javelin, long jump and 400-meter hurdles.
Hawkeyes Stumble in Series Opener at Michigan State
University of Iowa baseball lost the series opener to Michigan State, 2-0, at Jeff Ishbia Field at McLane Stadium on Friday afternoon.
Hawkeyes Send 3 to NCAA Semifinals
Three Iowa wrestlers — Michael Caliendo (165), Patrick Kennedy (174) and Angelo Ferrari (184) — advanced to Friday night’s semifinals during Session III of the 2026 NCAA Championships.
Kylie Welker Named NCAA Region V Wrestler of the Year
University of Iowa women’s wrestler Kylie Welker has been named the NCAA Region V Wrestler of the Year following a dominant 2026 season at 180 pounds.
Hawkeyes Put 7 in Quarterfinals
The Iowa wrestling team advanced seven wrestlers to the quarterfinals and kept two alive in the consolation bracket after day one of the 2026 NCAA Championships at Rocket Arena on Thursday.
Hawkeyes Win 8 Matches in Session I
The Iowa wrestling team won eight of nine matches and recorded six bonus-point victories during Session I of the 2026 NCAA Championships on Thursday afternoon.
NCAA Tournament First Round Media Avaliability
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.
Jensen Named Naismith Coach of the Year Semifinalist
Jan Jensen named Naismith Coach of the Year semifinalist.
Notes: Michigan State
The Iowa baseball team heads to Michigan State for its second weekend of Big Ten action from March 20-22.
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).
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..
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.
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.
Heiden Earns AP All-American Honors
Iowa center Ava Heiden earned Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.