Iowa women ready for NCAA road trip after strong finish
Iowa finished 2025 with a 22 10 record and will likely be a No 6 seed, forcing road games after the NCAA pairings on March 16. The Hawkeyes beat Wisconsin 81 54 and Michigan State 74 61 before a 60 59 loss to Ohio State, boosting confidence for the tournament. Coach Jan Jensen praised the team’s resilience through a midseason slump and strong finish.
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Kirkwood Eagles back to NJCAA nationals after 2019 title
Kirkwood men's basketball defies injuries to beat Iowa Central 63 61 in the NJCAA region final, earning a 29 3 mark and a March 17 start at the national tournament in Danville. Colby Dolphin 11 point burst off the bench fuels the comeback while Lucas Lueth and Germaine Benson add 12 each. Jordan Cain pours in 26 for Iowa Central, whose season ends at 20 12.
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Hawkeyes face pivotal week as coaching future looms
Iowa’s basketball outlook hinges on Beth Goetz and Fran McCaffery amid contract buyouts and NIL gaps. McCaffery plans to coach through 2028 with a 4.2 million buyout, while potential successor Darian DeVries would face 37.5 percent of remaining pay. Izzo notes Iowa’s resource gap as fans weigh losses and NIL realities.
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