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12 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Big Ten announces single, double-play opponents in men’s basketball for 2026-27 seasonIowa's three home-and-away opponents: Nebraska, Ohio State, Wisconsin.

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Big Ten Conference announced Tuesday the single and double play opponents for each of the 18 teams for the 2026-27 season. Among the 20-game conference slate, the Hawkeyes will play 14 opponents once (seven at home, seven on the road) and three opponents both at home and on the […]

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11 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Ben McCollum signs contract extension through 2032

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – After leading the University of Iowa men’s basketball program to its first Elite Eight appearance in 39 years, head coach Ben McCollum has signed a contract extension through 2032, the announcement was made Monday by Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Beth Goetz. “This extension reflects not only our […]

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11 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Hawk Fanatic Podcast 5-8-26Hawkeye Discussion on KCJJ

Pat Harty and the guys from KCJJ discuss the latest Hawkeye news, along with other nonsense. The show airs most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year. Here’s the latest episode:

11 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa baseball falls to Nebraska 8-6 in series finale in Lincoln

By hawkeyesports.com LINCOLN, Neb. – The University of Iowa baseball team fell to No. 25 Nebraska, 8-6, on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. “We had our chances today but had some bad at-bats in the fourth and seventh innings when we had them on the ropes,” said head coach Rick Heller. “After […]

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11 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Mr. Optimist vs. Mr. Pessimist; 2026 spring edition

By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – With spring now in full swing, and with the 2025-26 college sports calendar year almost over, the two guys who can’t seem to agree on anything Hawkeye related were at it again recently as Mr. Optimist and Mr. Pessimist held their latest debate at an undisclosed location somewhere […]

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10 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa track and field wins three titles at Cyclone Twilight in Ames

By hawkeyesports.com AMES, Iowa – University of Iowa track and field concluded its regular season with three titles at the Cyclone Twilight on Friday evening. Sprinter Darwin Jimenez accounted for two of the event wins, picking up the 100-meter title in 10.16. He also won the 200-meter race in a lifetime best of 20.69. Arianna Williams claimed the women’s […]

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10 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa baseball falls to Nebraska 15-11 in LincolnIowa erases 7-0 deficit, but can't hold lead

By hawkeyesports.com LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Iowa baseball team fell to No. 25 Nebraska, 15-11, on Saturday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. “It was a painful loss but I’m proud of our guy’s effort,” said head coach Rick Heller. “Being down seven and fighting back to take the lead in the eighth was […]

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08 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Hlas column: Iowa, Ben McCollum, Hawkeye fans – everybody’s happy

By Mike Hlas IOWA CITY, Iowa – ESPN’s Jeff Borzello said Friday that Iowa Athletics Director Beth Goetz gave Hawkeyes men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum a raise and an extension on his contract. Last year, McCollum signed a 6-year, $22.75 million contract with Iowa. That is what ADs do when their coaches are hot properties. […]

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08 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa football will play two Friday games in 2026

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa football team will play two Friday games during the 2026 season. The announcement was made by the Big Ten Conference on Friday. Iowa’s road game at Washington has been moved to Friday, Oct. 9, from Husky Stadium in Seattle. The evening contest will be televised nationally […]

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07 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Hawk Fanatic Podcast 5-6-26Hawkeye Discussion on KCJJ

Pat Harty and the guys from KCJJ discuss the latest Hawkeye news, along with other nonsense. The show airs most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year. Here’s the latest episode:

06 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa baseball defeats St. Thomas 14-4 in final home game of 2026 season

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa baseball team defeated St. Thomas, 14–4, in eight innings Tuesday night at Duane Banks Field. “I was pleased with the first inning,” said Iowa head coach Rick Heller. “They scored a run on a free base, and then we came right back and scored eight runs. […]

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05 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa center Ava Heiden, transfer guard Dani Carnegie invited to USA Basketball 3×3 Developmental Camp and Showcase

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – Sophomore Ava Heiden and sophomore transfer Dani Carnegie have been invited and will participate in the USA Basketball 3×3 Development Camp and Showcase in Phoenix, it was announced Tuesday by USA Basketball. Heiden and Carnegie will make their USA Basketball debuts. The USA Basketball 3×3 women’s development camp will be held May 6-8. USA […]

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05 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa Athletics announces 10th annual Golden Herkys

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Department of Athletics recognized the academic and athletic accomplishments of its student-athletes at the 10th annual Golden Herkys on Monday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The event, which was organized by UI student-athletes, was highlighted by the announcement of seniors Bennett Stirtz (men’s basketball) and Hannah Stuelke (women’s basketball) as […]

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04 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa softball falls one game short of making Big Ten Tournament

By Hawk Fanatic IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Iowa softball team, under first-year head coach Stacy May-Johnson, saw its season end on Sunday with a 7-5 loss to Purdue at Bob Pearl Field. After winning the first game in the series 8-7 on Friday, Iowa dropped the final two games, and those two losses would […]

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04 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Hawk Fanatic Podcast 5-4-26Hawkeye Discussion on KCJJ

Pat Harty and the guys from KCJJ discuss the latest Hawkeye news, along with other nonsense. The show airs most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year. Here’s the latest episode:

04 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Hawk Fanatic Podcast 5-1-26Hawkeye Discussion on KCJJ

Pat Harty and the guys from KCJJ discuss the latest Hawkeye news, along with other nonsense. The show airs most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year. Here’s the latest episode:

02 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa baseball hangs on to defeat Illinois 6-5 to win series at Duane Banks Field

By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – A season that was showing signs of unraveling after the Iowa baseball team was swept in a three-game series at USC in April is now surging in the right direction, and at the right time. The Hawkeyes hung on to defeat Illinois 6-5 on Saturday at Duane Banks […]

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02 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Big Ten Conference announces $1.37 billion distribution from past fiscal yearMoney divided between conference's 18 institutions

From the Big Ten Conference ROSEMONT, Illinois – The Big Ten Conference today announced a distribution of $1.37 billion to the conference’s 18 member institutions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, marking the largest distribution in conference history. This represents an increase of $490 million when compared to the fiscal year ending June 30, […]

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02 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa softball defeats Purdue 8-7 in series opener at Bob Pearl Field

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa softball team defeated Purdue, 8-7, on Friday evening at Bob Pearl Field. HOW IT HAPPENED Purdue struck first in the opening frame with a solo home run. The Hawkeyes responded in the bottom of the inning. Devin Simon singled, and Tory Bennett reached after being hit by a pitch. Mariah Myers followed […]

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02 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa baseball defeats Illinois 9-3 in series opener at Duane Banks Field

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa baseball team opened its weekend series with a 9-3 victory over Illinois on Friday night at Duane Banks Field. “I thought our guys were locked in,” said Iowa head coach Rick Heller. “I thought they were disciplined against Hall. He was locating well and mixing well, and […]

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01 May, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Former Iowa point guard Bennett Stirtz invited to 2026 NBA Draft Combine

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa senior Bennett Stirtz is among 73 prospects that have been invited to the 2026 NBA Draft Combine, which take place May 10-17 at Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marqueis in Chicago. Stirtz was an Associated Press and USBWA honorable mention All-American and a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the […]

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30 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Hawk Fanatic Podcast 4-29-26Hawkeye Discussion on KCJJ

Pat Harty and the guys from KCJJ discuss the latest Hawkeye news, along with other nonsense. The show airs most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year. Here’s the latest episode:

30 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

2027 Tennessee QB Brayden Santibanez commits to Iowa football

By Hawk Fanatic IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Iowa football team has received a verbal commitment from 2027 quarterback Brayden Santibanez. A 6-foot-2, 210-pound native of Collierville, Tennessee, Santibanez picked Iowa over reported scholarship offers from Maryland, Memphis, Kansas State and North Carolina. He is ranked as a 3-star recruit by the industry ranking. In […]

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30 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa softball defeats Northern Illinois 10-2 at Pearl Field

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa softball team defeated Northern Illinois, 10-2, in six innings Wednesday evening at Pearl Field. HOW IT HAPPENED Iowa struck first in the second inning. McKenzie Leitgen singled and was pinch-run for by Breanna Caffery, who stole second and scored on a single to left by Phoenyx Silva. The Hawkeyes extended […]

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29 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa baseball falls to Illinois State 13-6 at Duane Banks Field

By hawkeyesports.com IOWACITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa baseball team fell to Illinois State, 13-6, on Tuesday night at Duane Banks Field. “They gave us a ton of free bases, and we didn’t get the hit to break the game open,” said head coach Rick Heller. “We had 12 left on base in the […]

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28 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Former Georgia guard Jocelyn Faison commits to Iowa women’s basketball

By Hawk Fanatic IOWA CITY, Iowa – After losing five players to the transfer portal, Iowa women’s basketball coach Jen Jensen continues to restock her roster, even with the transfer portal now closed. The Hawkeyes gained a commitment from 6-foot-1 former Georgia guard Jocelyn Faison, who announced her commitment Tuesday on social media. A native […]

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27 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Iowa Hawkeye Legacy Program to host two free youth FB camps on June 6

By hawkeyesports.com IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Hawkeye Legacy program will host two FREE youth football camps on Saturday, June 6. Each of the two camps will be held inside Kinnick Stadium. The camps will be led by current Iowa football student-athletes and Iowa football alumni. A camp for boys and girls entering […]

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27 April, 2026 · HawkFanatic

Numbers show Kirk Ferentz has gotten better with age

By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Until Kirk Ferentz decides to retire from coaching, there will always be speculation about when that day will come. Ferentz will be 71 years old when the 2026 season starts, so it’s only natural to wonder how much longer he will keep coaching. He is entering his 28th […]

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