Maryland Tops Iowa in Big Ten Clash

Terrapins end Hawkeyes' 6-game conference win streak with hot shooting performance

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Freshman Andre Mills scored a career-high 24 points to lead Maryland to a 77-70 victory over Iowa in a Big Ten matchup on Wednesday in College Park. The Terrapins shot 53.2% from the field and hit 8 of 23 3-pointers to hand the Hawkeyes their first conference loss in seven games.

Why it matters

This win snaps Iowa's six-game Big Ten winning streak and drops them to 8-5 in conference play. Maryland, meanwhile, picks up a key home victory as they look to improve their standing in the crowded Big Ten standings.

The details

Maryland's hot shooting, led by Mills' career night, was the difference. The Terrapins took the lead for good with an 8-0 run late in the second half. Iowa was uncharacteristically cold from 3-point range, missing their final 10 attempts. Bennett Stirtz scored 32 points for the Hawkeyes in the losing effort.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 in College Park, Maryland.

The players

Andre Mills

A freshman for the Maryland Terrapins who scored a career-high 24 points in the win.

Bennett Stirtz

The leading scorer for Iowa with 32 points, but the Hawkeyes were unable to extend their six-game Big Ten win streak.

Maryland Terrapins

The home team, who shot 53.2% from the field and 34.8% from 3-point range to hand Iowa its first conference loss in seven games.

Iowa Hawkeyes

The visiting team, who entered the game on a six-game Big Ten winning streak but struggled shooting the ball, especially from 3-point range.

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What they’re saying

“We knew Iowa was on a roll, so this was a big win for us at home. The guys really stepped up and played with a lot of energy and confidence.”

— Mark Turgeon, Maryland Head Coach (kmjnow.com)

What’s next

Maryland will look to build on this win as they continue their Big Ten schedule, while Iowa will try to bounce back from their first conference loss in over a month.

The takeaway

This game showcased Maryland's ability to knock off a hot team when they are shooting the ball well, while also highlighting Iowa's first conference stumble after a strong stretch of play. The Terrapins proved they can compete with the Big Ten's best when their offense is clicking.