Iowa Hawkeyes Fall to Maryland Terrapins 77-70

HawkeyeInsider analysts break down the Big Ten conference matchup

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Iowa Hawkeyes suffered a 77-70 loss to the Maryland Terrapins in a Big Ten conference game played on Wednesday night in College Park, Maryland. HawkeyeInsider reporters Sean Bock and Eliot Clough provided an in-depth analysis of the game, with the Hawkeyes falling to 18-6 overall and 8-5 in the Big Ten conference.

Why it matters

This was an important Big Ten matchup between two teams looking to improve their conference standings and tournament positioning. The loss drops Iowa further behind the conference leaders, making their path to the NCAA Tournament more challenging.

The details

The Hawkeyes struggled to contain the Terrapins' offense, allowing Maryland to shoot 50% from the field. Iowa was led by their star players, but were unable to overcome Maryland's balanced attack. The game was closely contested throughout, with the Terrapins pulling away late to secure the victory.

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

The players

Sean Bock

A reporter for HawkeyeInsider who provided analysis of the game.

Eliot Clough

A reporter for HawkeyeInsider who provided analysis of the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must give credit to Maryland, they played a very strong game and were able to pull away late. Iowa has some work to do to get back on track in the Big Ten race.”

— Sean Bock, HawkeyeInsider Reporter (HawkeyeInsider)

What’s next

The Hawkeyes will look to bounce back in their next Big Ten matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers on February 15th.

The takeaway

This loss is a setback for the Hawkeyes, who will need to regroup and find a way to win more conference games if they hope to secure a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.