Iowa Basketball Faces Oregon in Pacific Northwest Road Trip

Hawkeyes look to bounce back after recent losses as they take on the Ducks

Jan. 30, 2026 at 12:07pm

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The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team is heading out on a two-game road trip to the Pacific Northwest, with their first stop being a matchup against the Oregon Ducks. The Hawkeyes are looking to bounce back after some recent losses and will be facing a tough opponent in Oregon.

Why it matters

This game is an important one for the Hawkeyes as they try to regain momentum and improve their standing in the Big Ten conference. A win against Oregon could help propel them back into the national rankings and set them up for a strong finish to the regular season.

The details

Iowa coach Ben McCollum met with the media on January 30th to preview the upcoming game against Oregon. The Hawkeyes will need to focus on limiting Oregon's offensive production and capitalizing on their own scoring opportunities to come away with a victory.

  • The Iowa Hawkeyes will play at Oregon on January 31, 2026.

The players

Ben McCollum

Head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“If we won, then we'd have music playing, and we'd be playing spades at the time,”

— Ben McCollum, Head Coach

What’s next

The Hawkeyes will continue their road trip after the Oregon game, facing Washington on February 2nd.

The takeaway

This matchup against Oregon is a crucial one for the Iowa Hawkeyes as they look to bounce back from recent losses and position themselves for a strong finish to the regular season. A win could provide a much-needed boost as they continue their Pacific Northwest road trip.