Iowa Hawkeyes basketball kicked off their season with two easy wins, then stunned Virginia Tech at home before stumbling in a close loss to Creighton. They bounced back with a gritty road win over Xavier, followed by home victories against UMBC, Prairie View A&M, and Iowa State — the latter a hard-fought rivalry win despite ISU’s depleted roster. A letdown against Western Illinois was quickly erased by a solid tune-up win over Bethune-Cookman, but Alabama’s fast-paced offense exposed Iowa’s vulnerabilities in a tough loss. They closed strong with a home win over South Dakota, finishing non-conference play with a solid 10-2 record.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team is primed for a challenging 2026-27 season, facing powerhouse UConn on the road early on — a game they’ll likely lose but must compete fiercely in. They also tackle winnable matchups against Towson, Eastern Illinois, and Northern Iowa to build chemistry, integrate transfers, and establish rhythm before Big Ten play. Toss-up games against Vanderbilt (a tournament-caliber squad) and Iowa State (weakened by transfer losses) could be pivotal, especially with home-court advantage in the Cy-Hawk clash. With projected wins at Baha Mar events and a solid ten-and-two nonconference record, Iowa enters conference play poised for a strong run — even if they fall short against UConn, their early-season foundation looks promising.

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The Iowa Hawkeyes are throwing down early with a brutal nonconference slate designed to build a NCAA Tournament resume, facing top-tier teams from the ACC, Big East, Big 12, and SEC — including Virginia Tech, Creighton, Xavier, Iowa State, and Alabama. With key games played near home in Sioux City and Des Moines, Iowa’s chances hinge on winning at least three of five tough matchups. A solid nonconference run could net double-digit wins — even a nine-and-three record would be a huge win — setting the stage for a strong Big Ten season.

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