Iowa basketball falls to Illinois, instant takeaways for Hawkeyes

It was a nightmare start for the Hawkeyes. The Fighting Illini led by as many as 18 points in the first half. It was ugly on both ends of the floor for the Hawkeyes. The sluggish start put Iowa in a huge early hole and forced them to play catch-up. Iowa never held the lead.

Why Iowa basketball’s Ben McCollum ‘doesn’t care’ about killing players’ confidence

Here is why Iowa basketball head coach Ben McCollum 'doesn't care' about dwindling player's confidences, as said after loss to Illinois.

First look at Illinois basketball's game 16 opponent: Iowa Hawkeyes

The Illini have looked elite to start 2026, but will now put that to the test on the road in a hostile environment

Iowa State women's basketball Arianna Jackson, Addy Brown injury update

Fennelly said on Jan. 9 that Cyclones guard Arianna Jackson is out "for a while" after suffering a knee injury in Iowa State's loss at Cincinnati on Wednesday. Junior Addy Brown's status for the 13th-ranked Cyclones' game Sunday against West Virginia is up in the air as she deals with a back injury.

No. 3 Iowa State sets school record with 15-0 start after 70-60 win over Baylor

Joshua Jefferson had 19 points and 17 rebounds as third-ranked Iowa State won its 15th consecutive game to start the season, beating Baylor 70-60.

No. 16 Illinois builds big early lead, then holds off No. 19 Iowa

Keaton Wagler scored 19 points, Andrej Stojakovic and Kylan Boswell each had 17 and No. 16 Illinois continued to win on the road in the Big Ten Conference, holding off No. 19 Iowa 75-69 on Sunday. The Illini (13-3,

Stirtz and No. 19 Iowa host No. 16 Illinois

No. 19 Iowa hosts the No. 16 Illinois Fighting Illini after Bennett Stirtz scored 21 points in Iowa's 70-67 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers
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