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The dream run finally came to an end for Iowa on the doorstep of the Final Four. The Hawkeyes suffered a crushing defeat against Illinois. While the road to the national championship may have ended for many players, Bennett Stirtz is now looking toward a possible NBA future. The point guard led the ...
March Madness came close to watching Iowa Basketball snap a 46-year drought Saturday. Illinois’ 71-59 romp prevented a trip to Indianapolis for the Hawkeyes and denied a Final Four return. But that didn’t stop Bennett Stirtz from dropping a message. This one going out to recruits seeking a future college basketball home. Stirtz leaves Iowa […] The post Bennett Stirtz sends pitch to recruits after Iowa’s loss to Illinois appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA legend Chaarles Barkley pokes fun at Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz on his number of fouls committed during the NCAA Tournament.
Iowa basketball ignited a surprise March Madness run in season one of Ben McCollum. The new Hawkeyes head coach nearly ended a 46-year Final Four drought in the end. Iowa unfortunately fell 71-59 to Big Ten rival Illinois Saturday, but left McCollum optimistic. The Hawkeyes head coach addressed the loss and program’s future with reporters […] The post Ben McCollum credits 2025-26 Iowa team for setting ‘foundation’ for future March Madness success appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bennett Stirtz is climbing NBA draft boards after leading Iowa to the Elite Eight. See his latest 2026 first-round projections.
In the NCAA Tournament South Region Sweet 16 on Thursday, the fourth-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers fell to the ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes, 77-71, in Houston. Nebraska held the lead for much of the contest but saw Iowa seize momentum late. Bennett Stirtz drained a three-pointer with 2:10 remaining to give Iowa its first advantage, and Tate Sage … The post Nebraska coach shoulders blame for shocking late-game blunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Cinderella stories in March Madness often go to squads at the mid-major level. Ben McCollum believes the same can be the case for his Iowa Hawkeyes squad after win over Nebraska in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. McCollum is enjoying an incredible campaign throughout his first year as the […] The post Iowa HC Ben McCollum responds to ‘Cinderella’ narrative after latest March Madness upset appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Iowa danced its way to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament after shocking Nebraska, 77-71, in a nail-biting affair at Toyota Center on Thursday. The No. 9 Hawkeyes took advantage of the costly blunder of the No. 4 Cornhuskers with less than a minute left to seal the win and advance to the Elite […] The post Bennett Stirtz reveals heated Ben McCollum moment that inspired Iowa’s comeback vs. Nebraska appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Iowa basketball star Bennett Stirtz and head coach Ben McCollum have taken a one-of-a-kind path to the Elite Eight, and they have stayed together every step of the way. From Division II powerhouse Northwest Missouri State to the Big Ten, this celebrated duo and the entire Hawkeyes program are now just one win away from […] The post Iowa star Bennett Stirtz shares incredible message after Sweet 16 win vs. Nebraska appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nebraska (28-6) and Iowa (23-12) meet for the third time in the 2025-2026 season in March Madness, setting the table for a high-pressure grudge match. Both teams enter the trilogy off two of the most exciting games of the tournament to date. Nebraska faces its Midwest rival after narrowly escaping with a 74-72 win over […] The post Nebraska vs. Iowa prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes have been one of the biggest surprises in the NCAA Tournament. Following wins over the No. 8 Clemson Tigers and No. 1 Florida Gators, they play the No. 4 Nebraska Cornhuskers in a Sweet 16 matchup. The Hawkeyes are seeking their first Elite 8 appearance since the ...
As the Sweet 16 gets underway with its first round of game play, the Iowa basketball program will matchup against Nebraska. For the No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes, their men’s basketball team is currently experiencing a relatively stable injury outlook – though that doesn’t mean there isn’t anticipated impact. Here’s everything to know about the […] The post Iowa Injury Status Updates Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Nebraska appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Iowa basketball team upset top-seeded Florida in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night to provide viewers with madness in March. The Hawkeyes brutally mocked the Gators following a game-winning shot in the final moments of a chippy contest. A controversial player put his team ahead after Iowa beat Florida’s analytical last-second strategy. College basketball […] The post Iowa Basketball Mocked Florida After Beating Gators’ Big Brain Strategy With Controversial Player appeared first on BroBible.
The Iowa Hawkeyes pulled off a signature March Madness upset with a 73-72 win over the Florida Gators in Round 2.
TAMPA, Fla. — A tough, confident team can go a long way in March Madness. Just ask the Iowa Hawkeyes, who dethroned the Florida Gators, 73-72, in a second-round men's NCAA Tournament game in front of 17,996 fans Sunday night at Benchmark International Arena. Iowa and Florida traded haymakers all ...
The defending champions are officially out of March Madness. No. 1 seed Florida shockingly fell in the Round of 32 on Sunday to No. 9 seed Iowa. The Hawkeyes led for much of the game and raced out to an early 12-point advantage in the first half at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla. But … The post Florida commits huge blunder to allow epic game-winner by Iowa appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
