Bennett Stirtz - College Basketball News & Rumors

Ben McCollum's winning legacy continues with Iowa's March Madness run

Though the stage keeps getting bigger, coach Ben McCollum continues to prove he’s a winner

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59

Freshman Keaton Wagler scored 25 points and Illinois ended Iowa’s underdog March Madness run by dominating in the frontcourt, beating the Hawkeyes 71-59 to advance to the Final Fou...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bennett Stirtz stats today: Iowa senior gets red hot in Elite Eight game vs. Illinois | Sporting News Iowa's star guard was at his best in the first half of his team's Elite Eight matchup.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Comes up short in Elite Eight Stirtz logged 24 points (8-17 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 40 minutes during Saturday's 71-59 loss to Illinois.

Impact Stirtz did everything he could in this Elite Eight loss, but his 24-point effort wasn't enough as Illinois became the first team to secure a spot in the Final Four. Stirtz averaged 18.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game in the NCAA Tournament, and the senior guard posted 19.7 ppg, 2.6 rpg and 4.4 apg in his first year with the Hawkeyes.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Illinois Fighting Illini take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in Elite 8

The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini and Iowa Hawkeyes meet in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

From Division II to Iowa's Elite Eight run, the coach-player bond drives Bennett Stirtz

Two years ago, Iowa coach Ben McCollum was at Division II Northwest Missouri State and right there with him was current Hawkeyes star Bennett Stirtz

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Fred Hoiberg Takes Blame for Nebraska Having Just 4 Players During Pivotal Play

On the most critical play of Nebraska’s Sweet 16 loss to rival Iowa, the Cornhuskers had just four players on the floor, and the Hawkeyes ca...

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Fred Hoiberg Takes Blame for Nebraska Having Just 4 Players During Pivotal Play

Leading scorer as Hawkeyes advance Stirtz supplied 20 points (7-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and four assists over 40 minutes during Thursday's 77-71 win over Nebraska.

Impact Stirtz was one of just two starters in double figures for the Hawkeyes, but it was enough to help Iowa advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1987, where it will take on another Big Ten foe in Illinois. It was the first time Stirtz hit the 20-point mark this NCAA Tournament and second time he's hit that mark in the month of March. The shots don't always fall -- he's shooting 33.3 percent from the field in the Big Dance -- but the senior remains a pivotal floor general who literally hasn't left the court in the last three games.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Illinois Fighting Illini play the Iowa Hawkeyes in Elite 8

The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini and Iowa Hawkeyes square off in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Iowa might not be an NCAA Tournament Cinderella, but the Hawkeyes' Elite Eight trip is quite a tale | Sporting News Two years ago, coach Ben McCollumn and point guard Bennett Stirtz were winning a Division II championship, and Alvaro Folgueiras was getting...

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ninth-seeded Iowa continues improbable March run, beating Nebraska 77-71 to reach Elite Eight

Alvaro Folgueiras converted a critical three-point play when Nebraska only had four defenders on the floor, and ninth-seeded Iowa continued its unpredictable NCAA Tournament run un...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bennett Stirtz transfer, explained: Why Iowa star followed coach Ben McCollum from Drake to Hawkeyes | Sporting News Here's an inside look at Iowa Hawkeyes standout Bennett Stirtz and his journey to the school.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nebraska Cornhuskers and Iowa Hawkeyes meet in Sweet 16

The No. 15 Nebraska Cornhuskers and Iowa Hawkeyes square off in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nebraska Cornhuskers face the Iowa Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

The No. 15 Nebraska Cornhuskers play the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

In land of tall corn, is it a tall order to ask Cyclones and Hawkeyes fans to unite for Sweet 16?

The Iowa State Cyclones and Iowa Hawkeyes are in the NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time in men's basketball

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

From Spain to the United States, Alvaro Folgueiras' basketball dream has Iowa in the Sweet 16

Alvaro Folgueiras left Spain as a 16-year-old with a dream to play basketball in the United States

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

In the era of NIL and transfers, the Sweet 16 is filled with veteran teams that have stuck together

Most of the teams that have reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament have done so behind starting lineups that have a vested interest in their coaches and their programs

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team

A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Iowa Beats No. 1 Seed, Defending Champ Florida in Second Round of March Madness

Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida from the NCAA Tournament, sending the top-seeded Gators home on Sunday.

MARCH 23 • FOX SPORTS

Iowa Beats No. 1 Seed, Defending Champ Florida in Second Round of March Madness

Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida in March Madness on Folgueiras' 3 in final seconds

Alvaro Folgueiras nailed a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining and Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida, sending the top-seeded Gators home with a 73-72 victory in...

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Florida and Iowa square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 4 Florida Gators and Iowa Hawkeyes square off in the NCAA Tournament second round

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Florida Gators and Iowa Hawkeyes meet in NCAA Tournament second round

The No. 4 Florida Gators play the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Stirtz weathers cold shooting to score 16 and help Iowa beat Clemson 67-61 in March Madness

Bennett Stirtz scored 16 points and No. 9 seed Iowa weathered his erratic shooting to hold off eighth-seeded Clemson 67-61 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Clemson Tigers play the Iowa Hawkeyes in first round of NCAA Tournament

The Clemson Tigers and Iowa Hawkeyes square off in the NCAA Tournament first round

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Clemson Tigers face Iowa Hawkeyes in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The Clemson Tigers play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the Iowa Hawkeyes

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

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Ben McCollum's winning legacy continues with Iowa's March Madness run

Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59

Illinois Fighting Illini take on the Iowa Hawkeyes in Elite 8

From Division II to Iowa's Elite Eight run, the coach-player bond drives Bennett Stirtz

Fred Hoiberg Takes Blame for Nebraska Having Just 4 Players During Pivotal Play

Illinois Fighting Illini play the Iowa Hawkeyes in Elite 8

Ninth-seeded Iowa continues improbable March run, beating Nebraska 77-71 to reach Elite Eight

Nebraska Cornhuskers and Iowa Hawkeyes meet in Sweet 16

Nebraska Cornhuskers face the Iowa Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

In land of tall corn, is it a tall order to ask Cyclones and Hawkeyes fans to unite for Sweet 16?

From Spain to the United States, Alvaro Folgueiras' basketball dream has Iowa in the Sweet 16

In the era of NIL and transfers, the Sweet 16 is filled with veteran teams that have stuck together

Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team

Iowa Beats No. 1 Seed, Defending Champ Florida in Second Round of March Madness

Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida in March Madness on Folgueiras' 3 in final seconds

Florida and Iowa square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

Florida Gators and Iowa Hawkeyes meet in NCAA Tournament second round

Stirtz weathers cold shooting to score 16 and help Iowa beat Clemson 67-61 in March Madness

Clemson Tigers play the Iowa Hawkeyes in first round of NCAA Tournament

Clemson Tigers face Iowa Hawkeyes in opening round of NCAA Tournament