Best season in 39 years! Memories made.
Thank you Beth; you got us the right coach!
This is just the beginning.
GO HAWKS!!!
Thank you Beth; you got us the right coach!
This is just the beginning.
GO HAWKS!!!
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Proud to be a Hawkeye! What a great season! Thank you Hawkeyes!
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Hawks fall 71-59.
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Illinois 71-59 Iowa (Mar 28, 2026) Box Score - ESPN
Box score for the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Iowa Hawkeyes NCAAM game from March 28, 2026 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.
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16 offensive rebounds for the Illini. How many second chance points?
38-21 rebounding margin overall for the Illini
38-21 rebounding margin overall for the Illini
Thank you, Bennett!
ONCE A HAWK, ALWAYS A HAWK!!!
ONCE A HAWK, ALWAYS A HAWK!!!
Rebounds and points in the paint was the killer.
No excuse for the rebounding. Cost them the final four. They played tough and had a great run. So pissed to lose that way though since rebounding should never be that lopsided.
If this is Ben's "feeling out this high major stuff" year, then what is the ceiling???
Its been a lot of fun rooting for this team. Even tonight I know it was a helluva ride.
Honestly sans the last 4 minutes, the game was fun.
We don't need you, bruh. Go cheer for the team in Ames.
Time to extend ben and give him a huge raise to keep circling sharks away.
You obviously have not been looking at Illinois' size and rebounding all season. That was my concern going into the game.
Was it a mistake to not play our 7 footer? Only Ben knows for sure....
Fantastic season! Proud to be a Hawkeye. The future looks bright!!
I didn’t expect to get this attached to a team in the NIL/portal era like I did. I figured when guys have been here since their freshman year, they would just feel more like true Hawkeyes to me. But I love this team and I’ll never forget them. Hopefully the ones with eligibility are here until it’s used up.
Bennett Stirtz is one I’m really going to miss—not just for his play, but the way he carries himself. You don’t see too many guys, or gals for that matter, with that kind of humility and quiet confidence anymore. Wish we could have him for at least another year. He exemplifies everything it means to be a Hawkeye. Forever grateful for this team, and thankful Bennett chose to be a Hawkeye for his one year in D1.
Bennett Stirtz is one I’m really going to miss—not just for his play, but the way he carries himself. You don’t see too many guys, or gals for that matter, with that kind of humility and quiet confidence anymore. Wish we could have him for at least another year. He exemplifies everything it means to be a Hawkeye. Forever grateful for this team, and thankful Bennett chose to be a Hawkeye for his one year in D1.
The future has their backs to us. Thompson, Sage and Koch. A freshman and two sophs next year.
Great job Ben and Hawks and thanks for making it an exciting tournament!
While it's always disappointing to end the season with a loss, I'm looking forward to the future!
While it's always disappointing to end the season with a loss, I'm looking forward to the future!
Assuming Banks' waiver is approved, 13 of the 15 on our roster return next season.
The 2 we lose:
--> Hausen barely played
--> Stirtz will be hard to replace
Total class - all the way!
Bennett Stirtz has earned a place as one of my, and many others I'm sure, favorite IA Hawks hoops players ever in just one season!
Tremendous run. A team that never gave up and proved so many wrong. Ben is the real deal. Time to renovate Carver and get some NIL into the Men's program.
I don't agree with this, they'll leave regardless if they want to. They have to want to stay, i think BM does.
Thanks hawks!! Helluva run!! Iowa men's BB is back!!
It’s not binary. Nothing is. Sweeten the pot and make the buyout more painful. In any event, he’s earned it, imho.