Become a premium subscriber for exclusive Iowa football, basketball, recruiting with Hawkeye Beacon. Part of the Rivals Network https://iowa.rivals.com/subscribehttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lkjx6rmcgs27The bracket is set. Iowa WBB is a 6-seed and will face Murray State in the opening round on Saturday. Here's what we know so far: iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-wb... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-wbb-receives-6-seed-will-play-murray-state-in-ncaa-tournament17 Mar 2025 00:58 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkjx6rmcgs27https://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lkjx4jpod227Iowa gets the 6-seed in the Spokane regional 4. They'll face 11-seed Murray State in Norman, OK on Saturday. Winner of that game will face the winner of 3-seed Oklahoma vs 14-seed Florida Gulf Coast.17 Mar 2025 00:57 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkjx4jpod227https://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3ljgow6ihbc2cIowa WBB got the 11-seed in the 2025 Big Ten Tournament and... a rematch with the Wisconsin team they just beat 81-66 today. Iowa-Wisconsin in the BTT is set for 7:30 PM CT on Wednesday, March 5. Peacock will air the game. iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-ea... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-earns-11-seed-in-big-ten-tournament-will-play-wisconsin-on-wednesday03 Mar 2025 00:27 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljgow6ihbc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3ljb6eex2fk2hIt's been a year to forget for both Iowa and Northwestern, but the winner of Friday's game (8 PM CT, FS1) will have the edge for one of the final spots in the Big Ten Tournament. Preview of an injury-hit Wildcat team that's been clawing out wins anyway: iowa.rivals.com/news/preview... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/preview-iowa-mbb-at-northwestern-2025-28 Feb 2025 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljb6eex2fk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lizqxw2tm224Illinois enters Tuesday night's game (8 PM CT, FS1) against Iowa MBB in the midst of a 3-game losing streak -- can the Hawkeyes add to that misery? Here's what to know about a talented but flawed Illinois squad: iowa.rivals.com/news/preview... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/preview-iowa-mbb-at-illinois-2025-25 Feb 2025 20:59 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lizqxw2tm224https://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3liuyrxocvs26Iowa's game against UCLA was a key conference showdown against the #3 team in the nation. But it was also a matchup of two former high school teammates in Lauren Betts and Addison O'Grady. Inside the game within the game here: iowa.rivals.com/news/ucla-wi... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/ucla-wins-the-battle-of-the-bigs-between-former-teammates23 Feb 2025 23:36 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3liuyrxocvs26https://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lisl5b5ilk2xFran McCaffery discussed Iowa's win over Washington, including Carter Kingsbury's big minutes, his matchup with Great Osobor, Payton Sandfort's leadership, banked-in 3s, the Sandfort/Mulvey/Kingsbury recruiting class, Thelwell's injury, and more. WATCH: iowa.rivals.com/news/watch-f... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/watch-fran-mccaffery-talks-iowa-win-over-washington23 Feb 2025 00:26 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lisl5b5ilk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3liskp3qpdk2xRiley Mulvey and Carter Kingsbury talked Iowa's win over Washington, including taking charges, banked-in 3s, reverse layups, playing heavy minutes, defending Washington's best player, the ability to stay ready, and more. WATCH: iowa.rivals.com/news/watch-m... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/watch-mulvey-kingsbury-talk-iowa-win-over-washington23 Feb 2025 00:18 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3liskp3qpdk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3liskbdz5cc2xPayton Sandfort talks banked-in 3s, Riley Mulvey's big game, the play of the bench, Carter Kingsbury's performance, being a leader and more. WATCH: iowa.rivals.com/news/watch-p... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/watch-payton-sandfort-talks-win-over-washington23 Feb 2025 00:10 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3liskbdz5cc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lirhof5ep22kIowa's best remaining shot at a win comes on Saturday afternoon, with a visit from Washington (3 PM CT, FS1). Here's what to know about the 13-13 Huskies and their star player, Great Osobor, ahead of their meeting with the Hawkeyes: iowa.rivals.com/news/preview... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/preview-iowa-mbb-vs-washington-2025-22 Feb 2025 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lirhof5ep22khttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lidxwakb6s2o#3 Iowa wrestling finished up the Big Ten dual meet season with an easy win, taking nine of ten weights against Northwestern and walloping the Wildcats 37-3. RECAP: iowa.rivals.com/news/no-3-io... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/no-3-iowa-37-northwestern-3-wildcat-walloping17 Feb 2025 05:05 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lidxwakb6s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lidtacbbqc2fA surprisingly strong first half had Iowa in position to vie for a shocking road win at #25 Maryland. Then the second half hit and things fell apart, much like they have in Iowa's other B1G road collapses this year. RECAP of a familiar-feeling loss: iowa.rivals.com/news/no-25-m... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/no-25-maryland-101-iowa-75-a-familiar-script17 Feb 2025 03:41 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lidtacbbqc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3li7jnwon2k2k#3 Iowa wrestling made it 11 wins in a row over #6 Minnesota with a convincing 23-11 victory over the Gophers, featuring Hawkeye wins in six of the first seven matches to take total control of the dual. FULL RECAP: iowa.rivals.com/news/no-3-io... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/no-3-iowa-23-no-6-minnesota-11-border-brawled15 Feb 2025 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3li7jnwon2k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lhvc37d5e22hRed-hot outside shooting and an undeniable (and unstoppable) Lucy Olsen powered Iowa to an impressive road win over Big Red, as Iowa topped Nebraska 81-66 to win its fifth straight game. RECAP: iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-81... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-81-nebraska-66-how-was-the-play-lincoln-11 Feb 2025 08:57 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhvc37d5e22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lhnmahhjw22o#3 Iowa wrestling left it late, but big fireworks in the final two matches carried the Hawkeyes to a 16th straight win over #7 Nebraska on Friday night. Recapping a night of ups, downs, upsets, comebacks, and more: iowa.rivals.com/news/no-3-io... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/no-3-iowa-19-no-7-nebraska-16-leaving-it-late08 Feb 2025 07:37 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhnmahhjw22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lhne7gad2k27And now for something different: a Big Ten rematch. There aren't many rematches on the slate for Iowa in the new 18-team Big Ten, but the Hawkeyes get a second crack at #21 Wisconsin on Saturday (12 PM CT, NBC). PREVIEW: iowa.rivals.com/news/preview... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/preview-iowa-mbb-vs-no-21-wisconsin-2025-08 Feb 2025 05:13 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhne7gad2k27https://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lhkzhb7vm22bA litany of woes -- bad weather, mechanical issues, aviation rules, late-arriving planes, and more -- made Iowa's short trip to MSP anything but simple... but didn't stop the Hawkeyes from earning a 4th straight win. iowa.rivals.com/news/travel-... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/travel-woes-can-t-stop-iowa-wbb-from-a-fourth-straight-big-ten-win07 Feb 2025 06:56 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhkzhb7vm22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lhacauhz3k27Spoke with Iowa's latest football commit, Jacob Wallace, about his decision this evening. The main reason he's excited to join the #Hawkeyes may come as a shock -- it's Phil Parker. Premium: iowa.rivals.com/news/jacob-w... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/jacob-wallace-talks-commitment-it-s-the-best-fit-for-me-03 Feb 2025 00:34 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhacauhz3k27https://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lhac7n6tls27BREAKING: Iowa has landed the commitment of 2025 defensive back out of Dematha High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, Jacob Wallace. The cornerback officially visited the #Hawkeyes over the weekend. Details here: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/commit-iowa-adds-2025-maryland-cb-jacob-wallace03 Feb 2025 00:33 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhac7n6tls27https://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lhac6ugqw227After being on the wrong side of a one-sided rout on Friday night, #2 Iowa wrestling delivered the beating on Sunday afternoon, stomping #25 Maryland en route to a dominating 34-9 win. RECAP: iowa.rivals.com/news/no-2-io... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/no-2-iowa-34-no-25-maryland-9-bouncing-back03 Feb 2025 00:33 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhac6ugqw227https://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lha64tkdvc2xThe retirement of Caitlin Clark's iconic #22 jersey was about more than hanging a new banner or celebrating her records and awards -- it was a tribute to the connections she's made with fans and followers and immense impact she's already made. COLUMN: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/hawk-fans-bid-twenty-two-adieu02 Feb 2025 23:20 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lha64tkdvc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lh3ogdrc4c2xIt was #1 Penn State wrestling versus #2 Iowa on Friday night... ...but PSU's dominant 30-8 win makes it clear that the current gap between the programs is much bigger than a single spot in the rankings. Full recap: iowa.rivals.com/news/no-1-pe... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/no-1-penn-state-30-no-2-iowa-8-the-widening-gap01 Feb 2025 04:28 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh3ogdrc4c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lgm434whbs2o#2 Iowa wrestling faced its toughest challenge of the season against #4 Ohio State on Saturday -- and passed the test in impressive fashion, dispatching the Buckeyes 24-13. Upsets, bonus points, and a nervy OT win powered the Iowa victory. FULL RECAP: iowa.rivals.com/news/no-2-io... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/no-2-iowa-24-no-4-ohio-state-13-passing-the-test25 Jan 2025 23:50 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgm434whbs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lgivld4eas23One persistent problem for Iowa MBB in the Big Ten this year? Slow starts. The Hawkeyes are consistently having to try to battle back from early deficits. Took a closer look at some of the grim numbers -- and causes -- here. PREMIUM: iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-mb... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-mbb-and-the-slow-start-problem24 Jan 2025 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgivld4eas23https://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lfzst3twcc2fThe transfer portal is slowing down -- so let's take stock of Iowa's efforts in the portal so far and hand out some grades for what the Hawkeys have done thus far. PREMIUM: iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-fo... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/iowa-football-2025-transfer-portal-grades18 Jan 2025 17:17 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfzst3twcc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lfyg4yath222#2 Iowa wrestling flattened #9 Illinois in the Hawkeyes' Big Ten home opener, winning 8 of 10 matches to rout the Illini 28-6 Drake Ayala's big Top 4 win at 133, Caliendo and Buchanan's fireworks, some gritty wins, and much more: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/no-2-iowa-28-no-9-illinois-6-flattened-illini18 Jan 2025 03:57 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfyg4yath222https://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lfw3kwwthc2nIowa WBB's losing streak hit four games on Thursday, thanks to a late collapse against Nebraska and some dreadful free throw shooting. 1. The stripe unkind 2. Back to small-ball 3. Aaliyah Guyton, ascendant The Deep Three recaps another painful loss: https://iowa.rivals.com/news/nebraska-87-iowa-84-b1g-skid-hits-four-games-in-late-collapse17 Jan 2025 05:42 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfw3kwwthc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lflop2odds2dThe Deep Three from Iowa WBB's 74-67 loss to Indiana, the first losing streak in six years and the first time 2 games under .500 in the Big Ten in even longer: 1. What's this team's identity? 2. Who's Iowa's Garzon? 3. Goodbye, Top 25. https://iowa.rivals.com/news/indiana-74-no-23-iowa-67-jensen-hawkeyes-looking-for-answers13 Jan 2025 02:25 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lflop2odds2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lflfxd5d6k2i#2 Iowa wrestling made short work of Wisconsin in its Big Ten dual meet opener, blanking the Badgers 45-0. Iowa had seven bonus point wins and conceded just two takedowns all day. The full recap: iowa.rivals.com/news/no-2-io... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/no-2-iowa-45-wisconsin-0-madison-mauling12 Jan 2025 23:49 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lflfxd5d6k2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/hawkeyebeacon.bsky.social/post/3lfif4d4dpc2mSaturday night's main event? It's Iowa MBB vs Indiana, with the comeback Hawkeyes taking on a red-hot Hoosier team (winners of five in a row and three straight in B1G action) from Iowa City (7 PM CT, FOX). All you need to know about the Hoosiers: iowa.rivals.com/news/preview... https://Iowa.rivals.com/news/preview-iowa-mbb-vs-indiana-2025-11 Jan 2025 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:53tdbsqu5qo7xc6mbitwoi54/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfif4d4dpc2m