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Iowa Dominates Maryland in Big Ten Matchup
Hawkeyes cruise to 19-point victory over struggling Terrapins
Feb. 11, 2026 at 5:23pm
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The Iowa Hawkeyes (18-5) defeated the Maryland Terrapins (9-14) by a score of 78-59 in a Big Ten conference matchup on Wednesday night. Iowa's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for the Terrapins, who struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game.
Why it matters
This win keeps Iowa firmly in the hunt for a top seed in the NCAA Tournament, while Maryland's postseason hopes continue to fade as they have now lost 8 of their last 10 games. The Hawkeyes' efficient offense and lockdown defense showcased their potential as a contender in the highly competitive Big Ten conference.
The details
Iowa was led by senior guard Bennett Stirtz, who poured in a game-high 25 points on 8-of-14 shooting, including 5-of-10 from three-point range. Tavion Banks added 14 points and 6 rebounds, while Alvaro Folgueiras chipped in 11 points off the bench. Maryland was paced by David Coit's 19 points, but the Terrapins shot just 38% from the field and committed 15 turnovers.
- The game tipped off at 6 p.m. EST on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
- Iowa has now won 6 straight games, while Maryland has lost 8 of its last 10.
The players
Bennett Stirtz
A senior guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes, Stirtz led all scorers with 25 points on the night.
David Coit
A 5'11" guard for the Maryland Terrapins, Coit scored a team-high 19 points in the loss.
Tavion Banks
A forward for the Iowa Hawkeyes, Banks contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds to the winning effort.
Alvaro Folgueiras
The sixth man for the Iowa Hawkeyes, Folgueiras scored 11 points off the bench.
Buzz Williams
The first-year head coach of the Maryland Terrapins, who is still trying to turn the program around.
What they’re saying
“We came in focused and ready to play our brand of basketball. Our defense set the tone early and allowed us to get out in transition and make plays.”
— Bennett Stirtz, Senior Guard, Iowa Hawkeyes
“We just couldn't get anything going offensively tonight. Iowa's defense really took us out of our rhythm and we struggled to make shots. It's back to the drawing board for us.”
— David Coit, Guard, Maryland Terrapins
What’s next
Iowa will look to continue its winning streak on Saturday when they host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, while Maryland will try to rebound at home against the Penn State Nittany Lions.
The takeaway
This game highlighted the stark contrast between the surging Hawkeyes and the struggling Terrapins. Iowa's balanced scoring attack, stifling defense, and efficient play proved too much for a Maryland team that is still searching for answers under first-year head coach Buzz Williams.
