Iowa Defeats Maryland 75-64

Hawkeyes win big in NCAA Tournament matchup

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:35pm

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The University of Iowa men's basketball team defeated the University of Maryland 75-64 in a NCAA Tournament game played on March 11, 2026. The Hawkeyes led for most of the game and pulled away in the second half to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This win advances Iowa to the next round of the NCAA Tournament, keeping their championship hopes alive. Maryland's loss ends their season and tournament run.

The details

Iowa was led by senior guard Luka Garza, who scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Maryland was paced by junior forward Jalen Smith, who had 18 points and 8 rebounds. The Hawkeyes shot 48% from the field and made 9 three-pointers, while the Terrapins struggled shooting just 39% overall.

  • The game was played on March 11, 2026.

The players

Luka Garza

A senior guard for the University of Iowa men's basketball team.

Jalen Smith

A junior forward for the University of Maryland men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys really came out focused and executed our game plan. Luka was dominant inside and our defense was solid all night.”

— Fran McCaffery, Head Coach, University of Iowa

“Give Iowa credit, they outplayed us in every facet of the game. We'll learn from this experience and come back stronger next season.”

— Mark Turgeon, Head Coach, University of Maryland

What’s next

Iowa will advance to play the winner of the Gonzaga-UCLA game in the next round of the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Iowa's dominant performance against a tough Maryland team shows they have the talent and coaching to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament this year.