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Mar 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) is recognized at senior day before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

This Iowa Hawkeyes team simply wouldn't be the same without Bennett Stirtz.

Mar 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) is recognized at senior day before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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This Iowa Hawkeyes team simply wouldn't be the same without Bennett Stirtz.

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Mar 8, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kael Combs (11) reacts after a three-point shot to force overtime against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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Getting hot at the right time is the name of the game in March.

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) looks at a replay March 5, 2026 during a Big Ten basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes would be little without Bennett Stirtz's excellent efforts this season.

Mar 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes head into the B1G Tournament as the No. 9 seed.

Mar 8, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tavion Banks (6) shoots a three-point basket against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes recent cold stretch is doing them no favors.

UCLA Bruins forward Sienna Betts (16) rushes up the the paint against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) and Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden (5) on Sunday, March 8, 2026, during the Big Ten Tournament Championship game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes may have been embarrassed in the B1G Championship but they still delivered in the tournament.

Mar 7, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen looks on against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes never had much of a chance to become a No. 1 seed.

Mar 7, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kylie Feuerbach (4) and Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden (5) celebrate against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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It's important to take a step back and remember this Iowa Hawkeyes team wasn't projected to finish in the Top 5.

Feb 17, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) goes to the basket as Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (rear) and guard Tavion Banks (6) defend during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes are eyeing their second win against a No. 9 ranked Nebraska team.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kylie Feuerbach (4) and Michigan Wolverines guard Macy Brown (2) go for the ball Saturday, March 7, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament semifinals game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes shut down Michigan, so there's no reason they can't do the same to UCLA.

Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) listens to Iowa head coach Ben McCollum during a timeout March 5, 2026 during a Big Ten basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Win or lose, the Iowa Hawkeyes already know their seed in the B1G Tournament.

Mar 7, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) and Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden (5) high-five against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes must be on their A-Game in order to take down UCLA.

Mar 7, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Taylor Stremlow (1) and Iowa Hawkeyes forward Hannah Stuelke (45) celebrate after a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes will face off against UCLA to determine the winner of this year's B1G Tournament.

Mar 7, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden (5) shoots the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes are primed and ready for a rematch with UCLA.

Mar 5, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) leaves the court after the game against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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The Iowa Hawkeyes will be one of two seeds, depending on their result against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

The Iowa Hawkeyes react during a basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines Feb. 22, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes are looking to go 2-0 against the Michigan Wolverines this season.

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke (45) reacts during a basketball game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Feb. 26, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes received stellar injury news prior to their quarter-finals matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden (5) celebrates Friday, March 6, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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The Vanderbilt Commodores have given the Iowa Hawkeyes a golden opportunity to earn the final No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Iowa Hawkeyes center Ava Heiden (5) celebrates Friday, March 6, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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A late fourth quarter surge for the Illinois Fighting Illini only came because of a comfortable Iowa Hawkeyes lead.

Iowa Hawkeyes women' basketball head coach Jan Jensen watches during the first quarter against Iowa State in the NCAA women’s basketball Cy-Hawk Series on Dec. 10, 2025, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes have a chance to punch their ticket to a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Iowa guard Isaia Howard (23) reacts March 5, 2026 during a Big Ten basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes latest loss shouldn't have been enough to knock them out of the NCAA Tournament.

Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) looks to score against Washington forward Brynn McGaughy (21) Feb. 11, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes would hate to get a double-bye only to lose in the first round.

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke (45) shoots the basketball against the Illinois Fighting Illini Feb. 26, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes have a key injury to monitor ahead of their B1G tournament quarterfinal matchup.

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum instructs his team March 5, 2026 during a Big Ten basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes failed to take down No. 3 Michigan despite putting up a great fight.

Iowa head coach Jan Jensen talks to her bench during a game against the Lindenwood Lions Dec. 13, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes automatically advanced to the B1G quarterfinals.