Purdue Boilermakers Take Down Iowa Hawkeyes in Big Ten Clash

No. 12 Purdue defeats No. 25 Iowa in a high-scoring affair at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Feb. 14, 2026 at 6:55pm

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The No. 12 Purdue Boilermakers (20-4, 10-3 Big Ten) defeated the No. 25 Iowa Hawkeyes (18-6, 8-5) in a Big Ten matchup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue won the game 80-75, covering the 1.5-point spread and hitting the Over (142.5) in the process.

Why it matters

This win keeps Purdue in the hunt for the Big Ten title, while Iowa's loss snaps a 6-game winning streak and drops them further down the conference standings. The game featured two ranked teams battling for position in the competitive Big Ten.

The details

Purdue was led by a balanced offensive effort, with four starters scoring in double figures. Guard Fletcher Loyer paced the Boilermakers with 18 points. Iowa was led by guard Bennett Stirtz, who scored 32 points, but the Hawkeyes' bench struggled, contributing just 10 points in the loss. Purdue controlled most of the game before Iowa rallied in the second half, a trend that has continued recently for the Boilermakers.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET.
  • Purdue previously defeated Iowa 79-72 on January 14, 2026 in West Lafayette.

The players

Fletcher Loyer

Purdue guard who led the Boilermakers with 18 points.

Bennett Stirtz

Iowa guard who scored 32 points in the loss.

Braden Smith

Purdue guard who finished with 16 points and 8 assists in the previous matchup against Iowa.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same intensity and focus that has led to our recent success.”

— Matt Painter, Purdue Head Coach

“We need to do a better job on the glass and get more production from our bench if we want to beat a team like Purdue.”

— Fran McCaffery, Iowa Head Coach

What’s next

Purdue will look to continue its strong play as it pushes for a Big Ten title, while Iowa will try to rebound from this loss and get back on track in conference play.

The takeaway

This game showcased the strength of the Big Ten conference, with two ranked teams battling it out in a close, high-scoring affair. Purdue's balanced attack and rebounding edge proved to be the difference, as the Boilermakers maintained their position near the top of the standings.