Iowa Hawkeyes Defeat Oregon Ducks in Dominant Basketball Victory

Hawkeyes improve to 16-5 overall and 6-4 in Big Ten play with 84-66 win over Oregon

Feb. 1, 2026 at 9:47pm

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The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team defeated the Oregon Ducks 84-66 on February 1st, improving their overall record to 16-5 and their Big Ten conference record to 6-4. The Hawkeyes, led by head coach Ben McCollum, now have two days off before completing the second leg of their road trip.

Why it matters

This win is an important boost for the Hawkeyes as they look to solidify their position in the Big Ten standings and make a push for the NCAA Tournament. The dominant performance over a Pac-12 opponent also demonstrates the Hawkeyes' ability to win on the road against quality competition.

The details

Iowa led wire-to-wire in the game, jumping out to an early lead and maintaining control throughout. The Hawkeyes shot the ball efficiently, connecting on 53% of their field goal attempts, while also out-rebounding the Ducks 38-30. Iowa's balanced scoring attack was led by several players in double figures, showcasing the team's depth.

  • The game was played on February 1, 2026.
  • The Hawkeyes now have two days off before their next game.

The players

Ben McCollum

The head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team.

Iowa Hawkeyes

The men's basketball team from the University of Iowa, competing in the Big Ten Conference.

Oregon Ducks

The men's basketball team from the University of Oregon, competing in the Pac-12 Conference.

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What they’re saying

“This was a great team win for us. We executed our game plan well and were able to control the tempo throughout.”

— Ben McCollum, Head Coach, Iowa Hawkeyes

What’s next

The Hawkeyes will look to build on this win as they continue their conference schedule, with their next game scheduled for February 4th.

The takeaway

Iowa's dominant performance on the road against a quality Pac-12 opponent demonstrates the team's potential to make a deep run in the Big Ten and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament berth if they can sustain this level of play.