Iowa Hawkeyes Triumph Over Maryland Terrapins 83-64
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Iowa Hawkeyes 83, Maryland Terrapins 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Maryland Terrapins vs Iowa Hawkeyes?
Iowa Hawkeyes beat Maryland Terrapins 83-64 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 6, 2025.
Who was favored in Maryland Terrapins vs Iowa Hawkeyes?
Iowa Hawkeyes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -625 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.
The Iowa Hawkeyes secured a decisive victory against the Maryland Terrapins, finishing the game with a score of 83-64. This matchup took place at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, where Iowa has maintained an impressive home record of 6-0 this season. The Hawkeyes' performance was bolstered by their strong offensive capabilities, averaging 80.7 points in their last ten games, although they faced a setback in their previous outing against Michigan State, losing 52-71.
In contrast, the Maryland Terrapins entered this game with a record of 6-4, showing signs of improvement with a recent victory against the Wagner Seahawks, winning 89-63. However, their overall away performance has been less robust, with a 1-2 record in away games this season. The Terrapins have averaged 78.7 points but have also allowed an average of 78.3 points, indicating a struggle on the defensive end.
Historically, this fixture has been challenging for the Terrapins, as they lost their previous meeting against the Hawkeyes earlier in the 2025 season, with a score of 75-101. This trend continued in the latest encounter, where Iowa's dominance was evident throughout the game.
In terms of injuries, both teams appeared to be at full strength for this matchup, allowing them to field their best players. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Iowa favored by 10.5 points, with a total set at 137.5. The odds reflected a strong belief in Iowa's home advantage and recent form.
The game conditions were favorable, with no adverse weather impacting the indoor venue. Fans could expect a high-paced game, given both teams' scoring averages, but Iowa's defense proved to be the deciding factor.
Key moments in the game included several scoring plays in the second half, where Iowa maintained a commanding lead. Trevin Jirak contributed with a jumper, while Andre Mills made multiple free throws to extend the lead further. Joey Matteoni capped the scoring with a jumper, sealing the victory for the Hawkeyes.
Overall, this matchup highlighted Iowa's strength at home and their ability to bounce back after a loss, while Maryland will need to reassess their defensive strategy moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | IOWA -10.5 | 137.5 o -110 / u -110 | Maryland Terrapins +455 · Iowa Hawkeyes -625 |
Leaders
- PointsBennett Stirtz25Iowa Hawkeyes
- AssistsCam Manyawu3Iowa Hawkeyes
- ReboundsCam Manyawu7Iowa Hawkeyes
- PointsPharrel Payne17Maryland Terrapins
- AssistsPharrel Payne2Maryland Terrapins
- ReboundsPharrel Payne14Maryland Terrapins
Recent form
Iowa Hawkeyes
Last 10: 8-2Streak L180.7 scored · 67.5 allowed per game6-0 at home
- L52-71at Michigan State SpartansDec 3
- W59-46at Grand Canyon LopesNov 27
- W74-69vs Ole Miss RebelsNov 26
- W93-54vs Chicago State CougarsNov 21
- W99-70vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksNov 19
- W81-62vs Xavier MusketeersNov 15
- W77-58vs Western Illinois LeathernecksNov 8
- W101-69vs Robert Morris ColonialsNov 5
- L94-106at Illinois Fighting IlliniMar 13
- W77-70at Ohio State BuckeyesMar 12
Maryland Terrapins
Last 10: 6-4Streak W178.7 scored · 78.3 allowed per game1-2 away
- W89-63vs Wagner SeahawksDec 3
- L72-105at Alabama Crimson TideNov 27
- L61-100at Gonzaga BulldogsNov 26
- W74-67vs UNLV RebelsNov 25
- W95-90vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersNov 20
- W89-82at Marquette Golden EaglesNov 15
- W84-64vs Alcorn State BravesNov 12
- L60-70vs Georgetown HoyasNov 7
- W83-61vs Coppin State EaglesNov 3
- L80-81vs Michigan WolverinesMar 15
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 37-3 | - | 19-1 |
| Nebraska | 28-7 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Michigan State | 27-8 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Illinois | 28-9 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Wisconsin | 24-11 | 5 | 14-6 |
| Purdue | 30-9 | 6 | 13-7 |
| UCLA | 24-12 | 6 | 13-7 |
| Ohio State | 21-13 | 7 | 12-8 |
| Iowa | 24-13 | 9 | 10-10 |
| Indiana | 18-14 | 10 | 9-11 |
| Minnesota | 15-18 | 11 | 8-12 |
| USC | 18-14 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Washington | 16-17 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Rutgers | 14-20 | 13 | 6-14 |
| Northwestern | 15-19 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Oregon | 12-20 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Maryland | 12-21 | 15 | 4-16 |
| Penn State | 12-20 | 16 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Maryland Terrapins | Iowa Hawkeyes |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 17-47 | 34-63 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 6-18 | 9-18 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 50 |
| Free throws | 24-38 | 6-12 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 50 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 24 |
| Assists | 7 | 19 |
| Steals | 4 | 12 |
| Blocks | 1 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 4 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 44 |
| Fouls | 16 | 27 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 26 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 2 | 94 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-52Cam Manyawu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half32-54Tavion Banks made Layup. Assisted by Cam Manyawu.
- 2nd Half32-56Cam Manyawu made Dunk.
- 2nd Half33-56Pharrel Payne made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half33-58Cam Manyawu made Dunk. Assisted by Tate Sage.
- 2nd Half35-58Andre Mills made Layup.
- 2nd Half35-60Cam Manyawu made Layup.
- 2nd Half38-60David Coit made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Andre Mills.
- 2nd Half38-62Bennett Stirtz made Layup. Assisted by Cam Manyawu.
- 2nd Half38-63Bennett Stirtz made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-63Solomon Washington made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-63Solomon Washington made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-63Darius Adams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-65Tate Sage made Dunk. Assisted by Cam Manyawu.
- 2nd Half41-67Cooper Koch made Jumper.
- 2nd Half42-67Darius Adams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-67Darius Adams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-67Darius Adams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-67Darius Adams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-67David Coit made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half49-67Darius Adams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-69Bennett Stirtz made Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-69Pharrel Payne made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-71Bennett Stirtz made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-71Pharrel Payne made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-71Pharrel Payne made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half53-74Bennett Stirtz made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Joey Matteoni.
- 2nd Half53-76Bennett Stirtz made Jumper. Assisted by Joey Matteoni.
- 2nd Half55-76Darius Adams made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-78Isaia Howard made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half56-78David Coit made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-78David Coit made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-80Trevin Jirak made Jumper.
- 2nd Half60-80Andre Mills made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Darius Adams.
- 2nd Half60-81Tate Sage made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-81Andre Mills made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-81Andre Mills made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-81Andre Mills made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-81Andre Mills made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-83Joey Matteoni made Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Iowa Hawkeyes, below favours Maryland Terrapins.
Venue
- Carver-Hawkeye ArenaIowa City, IA
- Attendance10956
- OfficialsMike Littlewood, Paul Szelc, Edwin Young
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