Iowa vs. Nebraska: A Big Ten Battle
The Nebraska women’s basketball team is set to face a tough challenge as they host the No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Tip-off is scheduled for 11 a.m. (CT) on Presidents’ Day.
Game Details
- Opponent: No. 15 Iowa Hawkeyes
- Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
- Time: 11 a.m. (CT)
- Location: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, Nebraska
- Tickets: Huskers.com
- TV: FOX (Kylen Mills, Isis Young)
- Radio: Huskers Radio Network (Matt Coatney, Jeff Griesch)
- Live Stats: Huskers.com
Huskers Aim for Season Split
Nebraska (16-9, 5-9 Big Ten), currently ranked No. 27 in the NCAA NET, will be looking to even the season series against the No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes (19-6, 10-3 Big Ten). The first matchup on New Year’s Day in Iowa City saw the Hawkeyes secure an 86-76 victory, a game that was tightly contested until the final minutes.
Recap of the First Matchup
In the previous encounter, the score was tied at 70 with 5:30 remaining, but Iowa closed the game on a 16-6 run. Britt Prince led Nebraska with a game-high 27 points, while Chit-Chat Wright responded with 24 points for Iowa, and Hannah Stuelke contributed a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Nebraska was without Amiah Hargrove due to a concussion protocol.
Recent Form
Nebraska is searching for their first February win, having dropped their first four games of the month against highly-ranked opponents. Their recent 84-67 loss at Minnesota (NET 10) followed a similar pattern to their earlier defeat against Iowa. Iowa, on the other hand, had previously lost three straight before a 65-56 win over No. 25 Washington.
Key Players
Nebraska Cornhuskers (NET 27)
- Britt Prince: 17.4 ppg, 3.9 rpg
- Amiah Hargrove: 12.6 ppg, 5.8 rpg
- Jessica Petrie: 11.5 ppg, 4.9 rpg
- Logan Nissley: 8.6 ppg, 2.3 rpg
Iowa Hawkeyes (NET 14)
- Hannah Stuelke: 14.0 ppg, 8.9 rpg
- Ava Heiden: 16.4 ppg, 7.2 rpg
- Chit-Chat Wright: 13.4 ppg, 2.6 rpg
Nebraska’s Tough Schedule
Eight of Nebraska’s nine losses this season have come against current NET Top 25 Big Ten teams, showcasing the strength of the conference. Despite this challenging schedule, the Huskers continue to battle and strive for improvement.
Looking Ahead
This game promises to be a thrilling contest between two talented Big Ten teams. Fans can tune in on FOX or listen live on the Huskers Radio Network to witness the action. Don’t miss this exciting Iowa vs Nebraska matchup!
Source: Nebraska Huskers Official Website
