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Iowa City Today
By the People, for the People
Iowa Men's Basketball Suffers Blowout Loss to #13 Purdue
Hawkeyes fall 78-57 at home as Boilermakers pull away in second half
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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The University of Iowa men's basketball team suffered a 78-57 defeat to 13th-ranked Purdue on Saturday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes struggled offensively, shooting just 37.7% from the field and 27.3% from 3-point range, as the Boilermakers built a double-digit lead in the first half and pulled away in the second half.
Why it matters
This loss is a setback for the Hawkeyes, who entered the game with an 18-6 record and were looking to bolster their NCAA Tournament resume. The defeat drops Iowa to 8-6 in Big Ten play, making their path to the tournament more challenging.
The details
Purdue jumped out to an early lead as the Hawkeyes started the game just 2-of-13 from the field and 0-of-7 from 3-point range. Iowa was able to cut the deficit to 9 points before Purdue took an 11-point lead into halftime. The Boilermakers then extended their advantage in the second half as the Hawkeyes were unable to mount a comeback.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
- Iowa trailed Purdue 36-25 at halftime.
The players
Bennett Stirtz
A senior on the Iowa men's basketball team who led the Hawkeyes with 19 points and 5 rebounds in the loss.
Cam Manyawu
A junior on the Iowa men's basketball team who scored 8 points and grabbed a team-high 8 rebounds.
Purdue
The 13th-ranked men's basketball team that defeated Iowa 78-57.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
The takeaway
This loss highlights the challenges the Iowa men's basketball team faces in competing with the top teams in the Big Ten conference. The Hawkeyes will need to regroup and find a way to win more of their remaining conference games in order to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
