Iowa vs. Wisconsin Men's Basketball: Game Details for Today

22/02/2026

Iowa vs. Wisconsin Men’s Basketball: Game Details for Today

No. 24 Wisconsin welcomes Iowa following Braeden Carrington’s 20-point performance in the Badgers’ 86-69 defeat to Ohio State Buckeyes.

Game Essentials

What: Iowa Hawkeyes (19-7, 9-6 Big Ten) vs. No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers (18-8, 10-5 Big Ten) – men’s basketball matchup.

Date/Time: Sunday, February 22 at 3 p.m. CT, held at Kohl Center in Madison.

TV Coverage: FS1 featuring announcers Jack Kizer and Nick Bahe.

Radio Broadcast: Available on Hawkeye Radio Network stations.

Wisconsin holds a narrow all-time edge at 90-87 overall, dominating 58-29 on their home floor. The Badgers took the previous two encounters, including a 74-63 victory in Iowa City last season.

Team Insights (Iowa vs. Wisconsin)

The Badgers boast a strong 13-2 home record this year and sit sixth in Big Ten standings with victories in nine of their past 12 contests. They’ve bested ranked foes like Michigan and Illinois at Kohl Center, riding a current three-game home winning streak.

Iowa enters after securing their first victory against a ranked opponent this season, topping No. 9 Nebraska 57-52. This marks their third straight game versus top-25 competition, a feat last achieved in 2019-20. The Hawkeyes hold a 9-6 conference mark and are 1-1 in close contests decided by three points or less.

Statistical Matchup

Wisconsin connects on 45.0% of field goal attempts, slightly outperforming the 44.7% mark Iowa concedes to rivals. Meanwhile, Iowa shoots an impressive 49.5% from the floor, exceeding the 44.3% average allowed by Wisconsin’s defense by 5.2 percentage points.

Key Factors

Wisconsin’s backcourt duo of Nick Boyd (20.3 PPG, fourth in scoring) and John Blackwell (18.8 PPG, seventh) combines for 39.1 points per game. The Badgers have reached 90+ points in 11 outings, averaging 83.1 PPG overall. Iowa has limited nearly every opponent below their season scoring norms.

Iowa coach Ben McCollum noted, “They can score in bunches. Their attack ranks among the nation’s elite. They’ve notched stunning blowouts, solid wins over Michigan State, and boast serious talent.”

Iowa’s next outing: Wednesday, February 25 versus Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.on, mirroring Four Nations Face-Off buildup. NHL’s Olympic return succeeded, boosting global interest. Trends predict packed 2030 Worlds. For fans in Barranquilla or beyond, it was pure drama—proving underdogs still thrive.

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