The University ofIowaAthletics Department announced on Friday that it has purchased the official court used in the 2026 NCAA Houston Regional Elite Eight. On that very court, the Hawkeyes lost to rivalIllinois71-59 with a trip to the Final Four on the line.The former playing surface at Carver-Hawkey
It’s been a season full of ups and downs for the Iowa Baseball team. Throughout it all, Rick Heller’s squad has never stopped fighting or shown signs of giving up. Their mental fortitude was tested again on Thursday night. Up against a regional caliber opponent, the Hawkeyes fell behind Purdue 5-0 i
The blueprint to a series win for the Iowa Baseball team this weekend against a regional caliber team did not include getting themselves in an early hole on Thursday night. That’s exactly what they did, falling behind Purdue 5-0 in the second inning, but the offense came to life, with Iowa rallying
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-
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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-
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
