Alert Top Story COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL | IOWA How Cooper Koch reminded Ben McCollum of Bennett Stirtz in Iowa’s win over Eastern Illinois ethan.petrik Nov 7, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 × Ben McCollum | Iowa Men's Basketball | Nov. 6 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save IOWA CITY — Cooper Koch did not post a career night in Iowa’s 91-47 win over Eastern Illinois on Friday. The Iowa men's basketball team hosted Eastern Illinois in an NCAA basketball games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 6. The Hawkeyes won 91-47. ETHAN PETRIK, Quad-City Times kAm%96 E9:C5\J62C 7@CH2C5 AFE FA 2 >@56DE D:I A@:?ED 2?5 7@FC C63@F?5D :? ae >:?FE6D H9:=6 7:?:D9:?8 2 E62>\9:89 A=FD\bb] w:D D4@C:?8 ?F>36CD 92C5=J DE@@5 @FE[ 3FE 9:D :>A24E H6?E 36J@?5 E96 3@I D4@C6]k^AmkAmw625 4@249 q6? |4r@==F> D2H D@>6E9:?8 :? z@49VD A6C7@C>2?46 E92E C6>:?565 9:> @7 =2DE J62CVD x@H2 DE2C q6??6EE $E:CEK]k^AmkAm“w6’D 366? E96 C@4< :? 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Follow him on X or send him an email at ethan.petrik@wcfcourier.com. 0 Comments ethan.petrik Author email Follow ethan.petrik Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Ben McCollum | Iowa Men's Basketball | Nov. 6 Ben McCollum | Iowa Men's Basketball | Nov. 6 Why Peyton McCollum’s big night was no surprise to his Iowa teammates Peyton McCollum led Iowa with a career-high 14 points. His teammates weren't surprised. They've seen what he can do in practice. What Ben McCollum has learned about Iowa through its 2-0 start Ben McCollum wanted to see Iowa’s offense look more like it does in practice. 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Why Peyton McCollum’s big night was no surprise to his Iowa teammates Peyton McCollum led Iowa with a career-high 14 points. His teammates weren't surprised. They've seen what he can do in practice.
What Ben McCollum has learned about Iowa through its 2-0 start Ben McCollum wanted to see Iowa’s offense look more like it does in practice. Friday’s 91-47 victory was a step in that direction.
What Ben McCollum, Iowa players said after win over Eastern Illinois Iowa men's basketball cruised to a 91-47 win over Eastern Illinois. Here's what Ben McCollum and Hawkeye players said afterward.
Iowa men’s basketball players react to slippery court in season-opener Iowa's new court got its first men's game test Tuesday, and several players ended up on the floor. Here's what the Hawkeyes said afterward.
How long will Iowa men’s basketball center Andrew McKeever be out? Iowa basketball was without 7-foot-3 center Andrew McKeever in its season opener. Ben McCollum hopes to have him back Friday against Eastern Illinois.
Jaidyn Coon’s Iowa teammates call him “The Hulk.” Here’s what he brings to the Hawkeyes. His teammates call him Hulk. Jaidyn Coon showed why Tuesday night, bringing energy on both ends of the court in Iowa's 76-54 win over Lipscomb.
Why Ben McCollum likes his Iowa men’s basketball squad ahead of second season with Hawkeyes Ben McCollum sees a big difference between poor offense and poor shot-making. Here's why he liked Iowa's performance against Lipscomb.
What Ben McCollum, Iowa players said after season-opening win over Lipscomb Iowa opened its season with a 76-54 win over Lipscomb. Here's what Ben McCollum and Hawkeye players had to say afterward.
How can Iowa’s two tallest players share the floor? At 7-foot-3 and 6-foot-11, Andrew McKeever and Trevin Jirak give Iowa plenty of size. But it's their skill sets that could make them effective…
What mistakes does Ben McCollum want Iowa to clean up against Lipscomb? Iowa basketball opens its 2026-27 season Tuesday against Lipscomb. Here's what Ben McCollum wants to see from the Hawkeyes after their final e…
Will Andrew McKeever play in Iowa’s season opener against Lipscomb? Iowa's 7-foot-3 center Andrew McKeever missed several practices last week, but Ben McCollum expects him to be available for Tuesday's season o…
What Ben McCollum, Iowa players said ahead of season opener vs. Lipscomb Iowa men's basketball opens the 2026-27 season Tuesday against Lipscomb. Here's what Ben McCollum and Hawkeyes players had to say ahead of tipoff.
Who would be Ben McCollum's favorite Iowa basketball player (if he had one)? Cam Manyawu has earned Ben McCollum's admiration. Now the Iowa basketball coach is challenging him to become a stronger leader.
Inside Ben McCollum’s lineup decisions in Iowa’s exhibition win Iowa won comfortably Tuesday night. Finding the right mix of shooters, playmakers and lineups remains a work in progress for Ben McCollum.
Ben McCollum, Hawkeyes preview 2026-27 men's basketball season Iowa basketball is coming off its best NCAA Tournament run in nearly four decades. Here's what Ben McCollum and the Hawkeyes said about what's next.
Iowa basketball can't replace Bennett Stirtz with one player. Here's its plan Iowa doesn't have another Bennett Stirtz. Ben McCollum isn't looking for one, either. Here's how the Hawkeyes plan to replace their former star.
How one bad pass highlighted Ty’Reek Coleman's strong night for Iowa Ty’Reek Coleman threw a pass he'd probably like back. But Ben McCollum still called Friday's performance the best he's seen from Iowa's point guard.
What’s the latest on Andrew McKeever? Injured Iowa center misses second consecutive game Iowa's Andrew McKeever missed his second straight game Friday. Ben McCollum explained why the 7-foot-3 center's return has been difficult to predict.