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Iowa City Today
By the People, for the People
Iowa Eyes Season Sweep Against Nebraska
The Hawkeyes look to maintain their lead in the race for an NCAA Tournament host site.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Iowa is firmly in the driver's seat to be a host site for the upcoming NCAA Tournament. They'll have to keep everything on track with a win over Nebraska on Monday. The Huskers have dropped four straight games, all of them by double digits.
Why it matters
Iowa leads the all-time series with Nebraska and is looking to complete the season sweep after winning the first matchup earlier this year. A win would keep the Hawkeyes in a strong position to host NCAA Tournament games.
The details
Iowa will need to limit Nebraska's Britt Prince, who is one of the best shooters in the country. The Hawkeyes will also look to take advantage of their size and athleticism advantage in the post with Ava Heiden and Hannah Stuelke. Getting production from the off-guard spots will be crucial as well, with Taylor Stremlow and others needing to step up.
- Iowa and Nebraska previously met on January 1, 2026, with Iowa winning 86-76.
- The teams will face off again on Monday, February 17, 2026.
The players
Britt Prince
A senior guard for Nebraska who is averaging 17.4 points per game while shooting 55.4% from the field, including 48.6% from three-point range. She also leads the Huskers in assists and steals.
Ava Heiden
A sophomore forward for Iowa who had 18 points on 80% shooting in the first matchup against Nebraska.
Hannah Stuelke
A freshman forward for Iowa who had 21 points and 10 rebounds in the first game against Nebraska.
Taylor Stremlow
A junior guard for Iowa who had 8 points, 8 assists, and 3 steals in the first matchup against Nebraska.
What’s next
The winner of this game will be in a strong position to host NCAA Tournament games.
The takeaway
Iowa's size and athleticism advantage in the post, combined with their ability to limit Nebraska's star player Britt Prince, will be key factors in determining the outcome of this Big Ten matchup.
