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Play-by-play recap: Iowa 10 Purdue 7
The Iowa Baseball team fell behind early on Thursday night, but rallied to take the series opener over Purdue at Principal Park in Des Moines. Trailing 5-0 after the second inning, the Hawkeyes tallied ten runs over the next four innings, including two home runs from Joey Nerat. They held on for 10-
Iowa WBB lands Swedish freshman forward Ella Strömdahl
With the transfer portal cycle winding down, there was some wondering about how the Iowa Women’s Basketball team was going to fill out its roster. Not many would have guessed Sweden. On Wednesday evening, the news broke viaThe Des Moines Register’s Chad Leistikowthat Iowa landed a commitment from Sw
Iowa WBB lands Knox College guard Bria Medina
Portal Jan continues to add to her roster. The Hawkeyes came into the offseason needing to land several guards in the transfer portal and they just got their fourth one of the cycle. On Wednesday afternoon, the news broke viaThe Des Moines Register’s Chad Leistikowthat Iowa landed a commitment from
World Team Trials Challenge Tournament on tap for Iowa wrestling
For several Iowa wrestlers with Senior World team aspirations in 2026, this Thursday/Friday represents the last opportunity to keep those dreams alive.Of course, the same can be said for every other athlete that’ll compete at the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament.Between the men’s and women’s f
Kirkwood CC OF Wrigley Matthys talks commitment to Iowa Baseball
The Iowa Baseball season hasn’t even wrapped up yet, but Rick Heller and the coaching staff are already working towards building the 2027 roster. That’s how life is in this era of college sports. On Tuesday, picked up their second transfer, landing a commitment from Kirkwood CC outfielderWrigley Mat
Kirkwood CC RHP Reid Burkle talks commitment to Iowa Baseball
The Iowa Baseball season hasn’t even wrapped up yet, but Rick Heller and the coaching staff are already working towards building the 2027 roster. That’s life is in this era of college sports. On Monday, the Hawkeyes picked up their first transfer, landing a commitment from Kirkwood CC right-handerRe
Bennett Stirtz talks NBA Combine and future
While many players preparing for the NBA Combine will head to a big city to prepare for the next step in their basketball life, Bennett Stirtz chose the familiar. The Iowa standout instead opted to stay home in Iowa City and work with the man who offered him a scholarship to attend Northwest Missour
Iowa Baseball Series Preview: Purdue Boilermakers
WEEKEND SERIES: VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS (34-15, 18-9)We have reached the final week of the Big Ten season. There’s still plenty to figure out when it comes to seeding for the Big Tournament in Omaha, but the Iowa Baseball team will be there. They’ve made 11 consecutive tournament appearances, which t
Iowa Announces Men's Basketball Conference Opponents
There is a significant level of excitement for the Iowa men’s basketball team following Ben McCollum’s first season leading the program.The Hawkeyes made their first trip to the Sweet 16 since 1999 and to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1987. In other words it was a historic season for the
Way-too-early Top 25 college basketball rankings 6.0: Kansas moves into the mix with transfer additions
As the NBA Draft Combine continues, the picture of which prospects will return to the college game continues to become more clear. As more top transfers commit to their new team, many programs have already assembled the core pieces they will rely on in 2026-27 via multiple routes.Before getting into
Hawkeye Report Podcast
It’s another busy edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast. Tom Kakert and Matt Randazzo open the pod this week talking about the news from Monday that Ben McCollum officially signed his contract extension. What does it mean for the program and how long will McCollum be at Iowa?Then we look at the Big
Ben McCollum signs contract extension
After leading the University of Iowa men’s basketball program to its first Elite Eight appearance in 39 years, head coachBen McCollumhas signed a contract extension through 2032, the announcement was made Monday by Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics ChairBeth Goetz.“This extension
Welker's wondrous run leads Iowa at hometown Pan-Ams
Iowa wrestlers – be they past, present or future Hawkeyes – nearly achieved perfection at the 2026 Senior Pan-American Championships.All five entries reached the final of their respective brackets, each of them doing so with ease.And after Everest Leydecker, Kylie Welker, Austin DeSanto and Real Woo
Play-by-play recap: #25 Nebraska 8 Iowa 6
The Iowa Baseball team will return to Iowa City without a win against their border rival. Another close game into the late innings, Nebraska put up three runs in the seventh inning and held on for an 8-6 win in the series finale.With the loss, the Hawkeyes fall to 29-21 and 12-15 in Big Ten play. Th
Kate Martin signs with LA Sparks following Dawn Staley comments
WNBA guardKate Martinwas in the news following her release from theGolden State Valkyries, mostly due toDawn Staleychiming in on the transaction. Martin signed with the LA Sparks Sunday as part of their Player Development Pool, per a release from the franchise.“Kate is a gifted shooter, whose gritti
Play-by-play recap: #25 Nebraska 15 Iowa 11
One of the wildest games of the season, the Iowa Baseball team erased a 7-0 deficit to take a late lead, but were unable to hold on. The Hawkeyes plated four in the 7th and five in the 8th, but the rally was all for not. Nebraska answered with a seven-run eighth and held on for a 15-11 win.With the
Iowa adds two-time JUCO All-American heavyweight Ray Griffin
For the second time this week, Iowa men’s wrestling has made a late addition to its 2026 recruiting class.The newest Hawkeye pledge comes in the form of Ray Griffin – a two-time Junior College All-American heavyweight from the Pacific Northwest.A native of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Griffin has plied his
Iowa wrestling picks up commitment from two-time All-American Ray Griffin
Ray Griffin, a two-time All-American at the NJCAA level, committed to theIowa Hawkeyeson Saturday.He made it official on his Instagram account.Griffin wrestled for North Idaho college at heavyweight and finished in fifth place this past season. He was a fourth place finished in 2025 and will now jum
Way-too-early Bart Torvik projections for Iowa Men's Hoops
It hasn’t even been five weeks since Michigan cut down the nets at the national championship game, and yet, we’re already looking ahead to some projections for 2026-27. We turn to Bart Torvik for our first post-portal/preseason projections to get a look at what might be in store for Ben McCollum and
Play-by-play recap: #25 Nebraska 10 Iowa 0 (F/8)
The Iowa Baseball team traveled west hoping to spoil their border rivals hopes of hosting in the NCAA Tournament. They’ll have to win the series from behind, as 25th-ranked Nebraska defeated the Hawkeyes 10-0 in eight innings to open the series on Friday night.With the loss, the Hawkeyes fall to 29-
Report: Iowa extends Ben McCollum, sides agree to new six-year contract
Ben McCollumisn’t going anywhere. After one of the most successful seasons in recentIowahistory, the university has reportedly rewarded its first-year head coach with a major commitment.According toCBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, McCollum and the Hawkeyes have agreed to a new six-year contract extension
Report: NCAA votes to expand NCAA Tournament for men, women to 76 teams
Days after reports emerged that the NCAA was in the final stages of its efforts to expand the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams, the news is official. The NCAA voted to make the change, bringing about a new era in the sport, according to CBS Sports’Matt Norlander.The NCAA had been
State champion Landen Davis joins Iowa's 2026 recruiting class
The fifth member of Iowa men’s wrestling’s 2026 recruiting is its first from within the Hawkeye state.That development broke on Wednesday afternoon when Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont product Landen Davisannounced his commitment to the Hawkeyes.Davis – an undefeated Class 2A state champion as a senior
Iowa wrestlers prepped & ready for Senior Pan-Am Championships
Iowa wrestling’s summer season continues in a big way this (extended) weekend – and in its own backyard no less.That’s becausethe 2026 Senior Pan-American Championshipsare on tap, this Thursday-through-Sunday (May 7-10) in Coralville.A little sneak peak into Thursday's Opening Ceremonies👀 Join us at
Iowa Baseball Series Preview: Nebraska Cornhuskers
WEEKEND SERIES: AT #25 NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS (34-14, 17-7)The Big Ten season has hit the home stretch and with two weeks remaining, there’s still a lot to figure out. Top-ranked UCLA has already clinched the regular season crown, but up to six teams are still in the hunt for a regional. The race to m
WATCH: Rick Heller recaps the Hawkeyes run-rule win over St Thomas
The Iowa Baseball team wrapped up their home portion of the schedule on Tuesday night with a 14-4 run-rule victory over St Thomas in eight innings. A dominant year for the Hawkeyes in midweek action, they finished with a 10-1 record, including eight wins by double digits. With the win, Iowa moves to
Play-by-play recap: Iowa 14 St Thomas 4 (F/8)
The last game at Duane Banks Field before some stadium renovations begin, the Hawkeyes closed out the home slate with an 14-4 run-rule win over St Thomas on Tuesday night. Iowa put up eight runs in the first inning and rolled from there for another easy midweek victory.With the win, the Hawkeyes mov
Hawkeye Report Podcast
It’s a special edition of the Hawkeye Report Podcast. Today we are joined by the head of the Iowa Swarm Collective, Brad Heinrichs to discuss the rebranding of his organization and why that needed to take place. We also discuss three very unique and interesting events coming up during the month of M
Van Maanen makes college decision
Class of 2027 linebackerKyler Van Maanenhas made his college decision. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Pella native announced today that he has verbally committed to the Hawkeyes shortly after earning a scholarship offer from the Iowa coaching staff this past week.“The University of Iowa seems like a great
Way-too-early Top 25 college basketball rankings 5.0: Juke Harris, more top transfers commit
With the transfer portal closed and the deadline to enter the NBA Draft as an early entrant in the rearview mirror, a majority of teams now have a clear picture where the Top 25 stands. As more top transfers commit to their new team, many programs have already assembled the core pieces they will rel
Iowa Baseball Midweek Preview: St Thomas Tommies
For the final time this season, the Iowa Baseball team will take to the diamond for a home game at Duane Banks Field. It’s one final midweek game before two tough series to close out the regular season and then it will be off to Omaha for the Big Ten Tournament. The Hawkeyes will face off with the S
Hawkeyes add preferred walk-on Brayton Alford
In-state standoutBrayton Alfordhas had change of plans. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound Carroll native, who had previously committed to Iowa Western Community College, is now headed to the University of Iowa after receiving a preferred walk-on opportunity from the Hawkeyes this past week.“I was pumped,” sa
Iowa wrestling notebook (May 4, 2026)
A lot has happened in the Iowa wrestling sphere over the past two weeks. And much of the news may’ve easily been lost amidst the all-consuming mayhem that wasthe recently completed US Open.That said, aside fromthe departure of women’s assistant coach Tonya Verbeek, my coverage/chronicling of events
WATCH: Rick Heller talks series finale loss to Illinois
The Iowa Baseball team has been playing their best baseball as of late. On Sunday, they just got beat by Illinois. The Illini’s starter, Aidan Flynn, allowed just one run over 7.0 innings and the Hawkeyes tallied just two hits in a 6-2 series finale loss. With the loss, Iowa falls to 28-18 and 12-12
Play-by-play recap: Illinois 6 Iowa 2
The Hawkeyes couldn’t quite pull out the brooms for the second consecutive weekend. Illinois starter Aidan Flinn was great, setting the tone for a 6-2 win over Iowa in the series finale on Sunday.With the loss, the Hawkeyes fall to 28-18 on the season and 12-12 in Big Ten play. They will finish off
PHOTO GALLERY: Iowa Baseball vs Illinois
The Iowa Baseball team is finding their stride at the right time. After enduring some tough stretches, the Hawkeyes have won 10 of their last 12 games, building momentum into the first days of May. On Saturday, Iowa clinched their third consecutive Big Ten series, defeating Illinois 6-5 to move to 2
Iowa assistant Tonya Verbeek to depart for job with USA Wrestling
One of the founding pillars of the Iowa women’s wrestling program is moving on to a new venture.On Friday afternoon, news broke thatHawkeye assistant coach Tonya Verbeekhas been hired by USA Wrestling.USA Wrestling has named three-time Olympic medalist Tonya Verbeek as National Women’s Freestyle Ass
2027 Women's NCAA Tournament: ESPN releases way-too-early bracketology
Despite being less than a month removed from crowning a national champion, all focus has switched to the 2026-2027 campaign. And before we know it, the college basketball season will fly by. So, ESPN has decided toput togethera way-too-early bracketology for the 2027 women’s NCAA Tournament.Now, the
Hawkeyes hold off a late Illini push, clinch the series
The Hawkeyes are heating up, and the timing couldn’t be better. After a 5-10 start in Big Ten play, they’ve turned things around, winning seven of their last eight, including a 6-5 win over Illinois on Saturday afternoon to clinch their third straight series win.“The results. Everything’s been going
WATCH: Rick Heller, Gable Mitchell talk series clinching win over Illinois
The Iowa Baseball team is on a roll. They’ve won seven of their last eight in Big Ten play, including a 6-5 win over Illinois on Saturday. The Hawkeyes held off a late Illini rally and will go for a sweep on Sunday. With the win, Iowa moves to 28-17 on the season and 12-11 in Big Ten play.Head coach
Play-by-play recap: Iowa 6 Illinois 5
It got tense and interesting late, but the Iowa Baseball team came through with their fifth consecutive Big Ten win. The Hawkeyes built an early 5-0 lead and held on late for a 6-5 win to secure the series over Illinois. Joe Husak came on and recorded the save in the ninth to close it out.With the w
WATCH: Rick Heller, Kyle Alivo discuss the Hawkeyes series opening win over Illinois
The Iowa Baseball team has found their groove in Big Ten play. After a 5-10 start, the Hawkeyes are back to .500, including a 9-3 win over Illinois in the series opener on Friday night. Trailing 2-1 in the fifth inning, the Iowa offense erupted for seven runs to take control of the game. With the wi
Play-by-play recap: Iowa 9 Illinois 3
The Iowa Baseball team trailed early on Friday night, but a seven-run fifth inning that unraveled quickly for the visiting Illinois Fighting Illini changed the game entirely. That allowed the Hawkeyes to roll to a 9-3 win in the series opener behind a 5.0-inning relief appearance from Kyle Alivo.Wit
Iowa punches pair of Final X tickets during busy US Open
Following a busy week of wrestling at the 2026 U.S. Open Championships, athletes with Iowa ties left with plenty of hardware and a trio of titles.Including Senior Freestyle championships from both Stephen Buchanan (men) and Everest Leydecker (women) – plus a U20 Greco-Roman World Team Trials repeat
Bennett Stirtz invited to NBA Combine
University of Iowa seniorBennett Stirtzis 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 se
4-star SF Donovan Davis down to 5 schools, sets commitment date
Donovan Davis, a four-star small forward in the 2027 class, has cut his list of schools down to five and has set a commitment date. The 6-foot-7 junior out of Freedom High School (WI) told Rivals he will decide betweenIowa,Nebraska,Iowa State,Marquette, andWisconsinon Wednesday, May 6th.Davis, a fou
Iowa Baseball Series Preview: Illinois Fighting Illini
WEEKEND SERIES: VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI (22-21, 9-12)The Big Ten season has hit the home stretch and the conference tournament picture is starting to take shape. Top-ranked UCLA is running away with the regular season crown, but up to six teams are still in the hunt for a regional. The race to m
Tennessee QB Brayden Santibanez commits to Iowa: 'I see a great fit'
Another quarterback is off the board.Brayden Santibanezis a 6-foot-3, 205-pound signal caller out ofCollierville(Tenn.), and he has committed toIowa, giving the Hawkeyes a key piece under center after a fast-moving recruitment.Iowa did not waste time making its move.“They started recruiting me in Fe
Gennings Dunker has big expectations for Iowa in 2026: 'I'm fired up'
FormerIowa Hawkeyesoffensive linemanGennings Dunkeris looking forward to seeing what the team does this fall. Ahead of the NFL Draft, On3 spoke to Dunker about his expectations for Iowa in 2026.“I think pretty good. I’m fired up,” Gennings Dunker told On3. Led by Dunker, who was drafted by the Pitts
2027 Bracketology: Way-too-early NCAA Tournament projections with 76-team field
The NCAA Tournament field is expected to expand from 68 teams to 76 this season, leaving more room for bubble teams to enter the mix. While rosters remain in flux based on transfer portal commitments and NBA Draft decisions, enough pieces are in place to start looking toward the 2026-27 season.The N