Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz looks on before an NCAA college basketball game against Bucknell, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa center Trevin Jirak warms up before an NCAA college basketball game against Bucknell, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) walks on the court during player introductions before an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday against Bucknell, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Isaia Howard, left, fights for a loose ball with Bucknell forward Grgur Brcic (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa forward Cam Manyawu (3) reacts with teammates on the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Bucknell, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) steals the ball from Bucknell guard Aleksander Pachucki (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) runs downs a loose ball ahead of Bucknell guard Jayden Williams (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras picks up a loose ball in front of Bucknell guard Jacob Meachem, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Bucknell, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) celebrates after a dunk during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Bucknell, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz, left, and guard Isaia Howard, right, fight for a loose ball with Bucknell forward Ruot Bijiek, center, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum watches from the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Bucknell, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Isaia Howard dunks the ball over Bucknell guard Achile Spadone, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) celebrates after an Iowa basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Bucknell, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Brendan Hausen (15) shoots between Bucknell guard Achile Spadone, left, and guard Jayden Williams, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Kael Combs (11) drives to the basket ahead of Bucknell guard Jayden Williams (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras, center, fights for a loose ball with Bucknell guard Aleksander Pachucki, left, and guard Jayden Williams, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Kael Combs (11) drives to the basket past Bucknell forward Ruot Bijiek (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Tavion Banks (6) dunks the ball over Bucknell forward Amon Dörries (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Brendan Hausen (15) celebrates with teammate guard Jacob Koch (10) during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Bucknell, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Brendan Hausen (15) shoots a three-point basket over Bucknell guard Aleksander Pachucki (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Isaia Howard (23) tries to steal the ball from Bucknell guard Jacob Meachem, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz, left, and guard Brendan Hausen celebrate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Bucknell, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Bucknell, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Brendan Hausen (15) drives past Bucknell guard Achile Spadone (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Bucknell, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Bucknell, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa forward Cam Manyawu (3) shoots over Bucknell forward Grgur Brcic (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Bucknell, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) drives past Bucknell guard Achile Spadone (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)

Iowa head coach Ben McCollum celebrates with fans after an NCAA college basketball game against Bucknell, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/Freelance)