Iowa Hawkeyes Seek to Sweep Nebraska Cornhuskers in Big Ten Matchup
Lincoln, NE – The No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team travels to Pinnacle Bank Arena on Monday, February 16, 2026, to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a Big Ten Conference contest. The game is scheduled to tip off at 11 a.m. CST and will be broadcast nationally on FOX.
Iowa (19-5, 10-3 Big Ten) is coming off a crucial 77-70 victory over No. 25 Washington on Wednesday, a win that helped steady the team after a recent three-game losing streak. The Hawkeyes are looking to continue their momentum against a Nebraska team that has struggled in conference play.
The Cornhuskers (16-9, 5-9 Big Ten) are currently on a four-game losing streak and have faced a challenging schedule within the Big Ten, including losses to UCLA, Michigan, and Ohio State. Nebraska will be hoping to turn things around on their home court, but face a tough test against a ranked Iowa squad.
This marks the second meeting between the two teams this season. Iowa previously defeated Nebraska 86-76 on New Year’s Day. While the Huskers showed promise earlier in the season, they have been impacted by the absence of Taylor McCabe, leading to a younger rotation and adjustments to their overall game plan.
Despite the challenges, Iowa recognizes that no game is easy, especially on the road and with a national television audience watching. The Hawkeyes are focused on continuing to adjust to life without McCabe and finding ways to secure wins against solid opponents.
According to data from ESPN, Iowa has a 62% field goal percentage (32-52) while Nebraska is shooting 45% (25-56). Iowa is making 38% of their three-point attempts (6-16) compared to Nebraska’s 21% (4-19). Iowa is also shooting 77% from the free throw line (10-13) while Nebraska is at 69% (9-13).
Key players for Iowa include Ashley Heiden, who has 27 points, and Caitlin Wright, who has 14 points. For Nebraska, Alexis Hargrove leads with 10 points and Brittany Prince has 13 points.
Win probability, as calculated by ESPN Analytics, heavily favors Iowa at 99.9% as of 1:35 PM CST. The largest lead in the game so far has been 27 points.
The game is being officiated by Doug Knight, Julie Krommenhoek, and Brian Garland.
Iowa will need to contain Nebraska’s three-point shooting to secure the sweep. If the Hawkeyes can limit the Huskers’ opportunities from beyond the arc, they should be well-positioned to earn another conference victory.
