Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball

The Iowa Hawkeyes were once a force to be reckoned with in college basketball on the national stage, finishing runner-up at the NCAA March Madness postseason tournament in 1956 after losing 83-71 to Bill Russell’s undefeated San Francisco Dons. The closest that the Hawkeyes have been to reaching such heights again have been a pair of Final Four appearances in 1956 and 1980. Recent seasons have seen the team have some success at conference level, qualifying quite frequently for March Madness but struggling to get past the opening round. Hawkeyes fans will be hoping for a breakthrough in 2024. 

How can I get cheap tickets to Iowa Hawkeyes games?

Carver Hawkeye Arena is a sizable venue but still managed to attract large crowds, with postseason tournament games, key conference deciders, or rivalry matchups (see below) known to sell out. To get your hands on the cheapest tickets to Ohio State Buckeyes games, search the TicketX listings on this page and use our helpful TicketX seating chart to compare prices and locations. You can buy tickets with the lowest commission fees from TicketX with just one click! 

Iowa Hawkeyes Rivalries

The Iowa Hawkeyes‘ two biggest rivalries are in-state rivalries against the Iowa State Cyclones and UNI Panthers. The Hawkeyes have the upper hand against both, with a 48-29 all-time lead over the Cyclones despite losing the game in 2023. 

Are Iowa Hawkeyes basketball games exciting?

Iowa Hawkeyes basketball games are known to be raucous and entertaining at Carver Hawkeye Arena with fans decked out in the school colors of black and gold.