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Bria Medina, the all‑time leading scorer at Knox College, is set to trade the intimate setting of a 50‑person crowd for the roar of 15,000 fans in Iowa City, as she joins the Hawkeyes for her final year of eligibility.
The 2025 Big Ten Baseball Tournament introduces a bold structural shift, blending direct quarterfinal seeding with double‑elimination pathways, while Nebraska aims to extend its recent dominance.
The Hawkeyes' recent Elite Eight run has led to the purchase of the very court that witnessed their breakthrough, setting the stage for a renovated arena and continued growth under Coach Ben McCollum.
Gretchen Dolan, a key veteran for the University of Illinois women’s basketball team, is set to return after a torn right meniscus in the 2025‑26 season. Her health will be pivotal for the Illini’s offense, defense, and overall competitiveness in the upcoming 2026 campaign.
The 2026 College GameDay schedule kicks off in Baton Rouge, where LSU will host Clemson. Meanwhile, the Hawkeyes' schedule features multiple matchups that could draw the ESPN crew, with Michigan, Ohio State, and Wisconsin emerging as the most plausible candidates.
Iowa announced on May 11 that head coach Ben McCollum’s contract has been extended through April 30, 2032, adding a year to his previous agreement and guaranteeing a salary that climbs to $4.85 million in the final year.
Veteran coach Tom Moore, a Hawkeye alumnus and four‑time Super Bowl champion, has been appointed senior consultant and offensive advisor to the Iowa Hawkeyes, where he will work with emerging talents such as Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown.
Michigan State's 2026‑27 basketball schedule includes tough opponents like Michigan, Nebraska, and Iowa, with notable games against UCLA and USC on the West Coast.
Tony Diaz, a transfer from UT Rio Grande Valley, could be the missing piece that unlocks Iowa’s offense.