US EditionBennett Stirtz Scores 25 Points and Iowa Beats Maryland 83-64, Gives Ben McCollum First Big Ten Win
Iowa's strong 54% shooting and 9 of 22 three-pointers helped secure a decisive 83-64 win, marking coach McCollum's first Big Ten victory.
- On Dec 6, 2025, Bennett Stirtz scored 25 points as Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Maryland Terrapins 83-64 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, marking coach Ben McCollum's first Big Ten win.
- After a 19-point loss to Michigan State, Iowa sought to rebound at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, facing offensive struggles averaging 55.5 points and preparing for the final Big Ten game before the calendar turns.
- Backing the box score, Stirtz shot 10/17 with four three-pointers, and Iowa shot 54% and made 9 of 22 three-point attempts.
- Bench scoring stood out as four Hawkeyes reached double digits, including reserve scorer Tate Sage, and Iowa now faces a road test at Iowa State on Thursday.
- Stat lines revealed contrasts as Maryland attempted 38 free throws, making 24, grabbed 39 rebounds including 13 offensive boards, while Cam Manyawu scored 11 of Iowa's first 16 second-half points.
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Marietta Daily JournalBennett Stirtz helps Iowa cruise past Maryland
Bennett Stirtz hit four 3-pointers and led all scorers with 25 points to lead Iowa to a blowout 83-64 Big Ten conference win over visiting Maryland on Saturday in Iowa City.
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Bennett Stirtz scores 25 points and Iowa beats Maryland 83-64, gives Ben McCollum first Big Ten win
Bennett Stirtz scored 25 points and Iowa beat Maryland 83-64 on Saturday to give coach Ben McCollum his first Big Ten victory.
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After having three days to look at the tape from Iowa men’s basketball’s blowout loss to Michigan State on Tuesday, head coach Ben McCollum came into Friday’s media availability with the same resolutions he had in his postgame presser. It was the Hawkeyes’ first loss of the season, and it came at the hands of the No. 7-ranked Spartans on the road. A glaring issue in McCollum’s eyes was the offensive stagnancy, not getting in and out of actions …
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