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Iowa Basketball Faces No. 13 Purdue After Maryland Loss
Hawkeyes look to bounce back after snapping 6-game win streak
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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The Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team is coming off a disappointing 77-70 loss to Maryland on Wednesday, snapping their 6-game winning streak. They now turn their attention to hosting No. 13 Purdue on Saturday, February 14th at 4 PM CT on FOX. The Hawkeyes will need to regroup quickly to take down the highly ranked Boilermakers.
Why it matters
Iowa's loss to Maryland was a setback in their quest to improve their NCAA Tournament resume. With the tough matchup against Purdue coming up, the Hawkeyes need to bounce back quickly to maintain their standing for a potential tournament bid.
The details
In the loss to Maryland, the Hawkeyes were unable to extend their winning streak, which had included victories over ranked opponents. Now they face another highly ranked team in Purdue, who will provide another tough test for Iowa as they look to solidify their tournament credentials.
- The Hawkeyes lost to Maryland on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
- Iowa will host No. 13 Purdue on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 4 PM CT.
The players
Ben McCollum
Head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team.
Purdue
The No. 13 ranked Purdue Boilermakers, Iowa's next opponent.
What’s next
A win over the highly ranked Purdue Boilermakers would be a major boost to Iowa's NCAA Tournament resume as they look to secure a bid to the Big Dance.
The takeaway
Iowa's loss to Maryland was a setback, but they have a chance to quickly bounce back against another ranked opponent in Purdue. How the Hawkeyes respond in this game will be crucial for their postseason aspirations.
