Iowa Hawkeyes at Wisconsin Badgers Clash in Big Ten Matchup

No. 25 Wisconsin hosts Iowa in a key conference showdown at Kohl Center

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Iowa Hawkeyes (19-7, 9-6 Big Ten) will travel to Madison, Wisconsin to take on the No. 25 Wisconsin Badgers (18-8, 10-5) in a Big Ten conference matchup at Kohl Center. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Why it matters

This game features two teams jockeying for position in the competitive Big Ten conference. Iowa is looking to bounce back after a two-game skid, while Wisconsin is aiming to rebound from a tough loss to Ohio State. The outcome could have significant implications for both teams' NCAA Tournament hopes.

The details

Iowa is coming off a 57-52 win over No. 9 Nebraska, led by a 25-point performance from guard Bennett Stirtz. Wisconsin, on the other hand, fell 86-69 to Ohio State in its last outing, despite 20 points from guard Braeden Carrington. The Badgers have won 6 of the last 7 meetings with the Hawkeyes, including a 74-63 victory on February 8, 2025.

  • The game is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET.
  • Iowa snapped a 2-game skid with its win over Nebraska on Tuesday.
  • Wisconsin lost to Ohio State on Tuesday.

The players

Bennett Stirtz

A guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes who scored 25 points in the team's recent win over Nebraska.

Cooper Koch

A forward for the Iowa Hawkeyes who scored 10 points in the win over Nebraska.

Braeden Carrington

A guard for the Wisconsin Badgers who led the team with 20 points in the loss to Ohio State.

Nick Boyd

A guard for the Wisconsin Badgers who scored 14 points in the loss to Ohio State.

John Blackwell

A guard for the Wisconsin Badgers who scored 14 points in the loss to Ohio State.

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