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Iowa men's basketball ends 6-game winning streak at Maryland 77-70
Hawkeyes fall to Terrapins in Big Ten matchup
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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The University of Iowa men's basketball team fell to Maryland, 77-70, on Wednesday night at the XFINITY Center, ending its six-game win streak. The Hawkeyes moved to 18-6 on the season and 8-5 in conference play.
Why it matters
This loss ends a strong run for the Iowa Hawkeyes, who had won six straight games prior to this defeat. The Hawkeyes are still having a solid season overall, but this loss to a conference rival could impact their seeding and momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
The details
Trailing early to start the game, the Hawkeyes used a 7-0 run to take their first lead of the game, 9-6. The teams exchanged leads and ties throughout the first half, with Maryland closing on a 10-5 run to take a 37-32 halftime lead. In the second half, Iowa battled back to tie the game at 45-45 before taking a brief lead, but Maryland responded with an 8-0 run to pull away late.
- The game was played on Wednesday night, February 12, 2026.
- Iowa had won 6 straight games prior to this loss.
The players
Bennett Stirtz
A senior on the Iowa men's basketball team who led all scorers with 32 points and 6 assists.
Tavion Banks
A senior on the Iowa men's basketball team who added 13 points and 8 rebounds.
Brendan Hausen
A senior on the Iowa men's basketball team who hit back-to-back 3-pointers to give Iowa its first lead in the second half.
Maryland
The opponent, the University of Maryland Terrapins, who defeated Iowa 77-70 at home.
XFINITY Center
The home arena of the Maryland Terrapins where the game was played.
What’s next
The Hawkeyes will look to bounce back in their next game as they continue their Big Ten schedule.
The takeaway
While the Hawkeyes' six-game winning streak came to an end, they are still having a solid season overall. This loss to a conference rival on the road is a setback, but Iowa will need to regroup and refocus as they enter the final stretch of the regular season.
