Northwestern Athletics Men's Basketball History Vs University Of Iowa

Northwestern Wildcats and Iowa Hawkeyes have a long and storied history on the basketball court, with the two schools meeting 97 times over the years. The Wildcats hold a slight edge in the all-time series, with a record of 50-47. However, the Hawkeyes have won the last three meetings, including a 74-57 victory in Evanston last season.

The first meeting between the two schools took place in 1903, with Iowa winning 37-16. The Hawkeyes would continue to dominate the series in the early years, winning 12 of the first 14 meetings. However, the Wildcats began to make inroads in the 1920s, and by the end of the decade, the two schools were on more even footing.

The 1930s and 1940s were a golden era for Northwestern basketball. The Wildcats won three Big Ten championships during that time, and they also reached the NCAA Tournament final four in 1939. Iowa, meanwhile, struggled during this period, winning just one Big Ten title.

In recent years, the rivalry between Northwestern and Iowa has been relatively even. The Wildcats have won 10 of the last 17 meetings, but the Hawkeyes have won the last three. Both teams are expected to be competitive this season, so the upcoming matchup on February 18th is sure to be a close one.

Over the years, several key players have contributed to the rivalry between Northwestern and Iowa. Some of the most notable players include:

• Evan Eschmeyer (Northwestern): A two-time All-American who led the Wildcats to the NCAA Tournament final four in 1999.
• Luka Garza (Iowa): A two-time consensus All-American who led the Hawkeyes to the Big Ten championship game in 2020 and 2021.
• Kris Murray (Iowa): A 6'8" forward who is one of the top players in the Big Ten this season.
• Boo Buie (Northwestern): A 6'2" guard who is the leading scorer for the Wildcats this season.

The Northwestern Wildcats and Iowa Hawkeyes have a long and storied history on the basketball court. The two schools have met 97 times over the years, with the Wildcats holding a slight edge in the all-time series. The rivalry is expected to continue to be competitive in the years to come.