Purdue Boilermakers Defeat Iowa Hawkeyes 78-57
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Purdue Boilermakers 78, Iowa Hawkeyes 57, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes?
Purdue Boilermakers beat Iowa Hawkeyes 78-57 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes?
Purdue Boilermakers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive victory, the Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 78-57 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it showcased two teams with contrasting recent forms, with Purdue entering the game on a three-game winning streak and Iowa struggling with a loss in their last outing. The Boilermakers improved their record to 22-4, while the Hawkeyes fell to 18-8.
Purdue's recent performance has been impressive, as they have won seven of their last ten games, averaging 77.9 points scored per game while allowing 72.7 points. Their last few games included a win against Nebraska Cornhuskers, where they scored 80 points, and a solid victory over Maryland Terrapins, where they triumphed 93-63. In contrast, Iowa's recent form has been less favorable, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games and an average of 73.7 points scored while allowing 70.2 points. Their last game resulted in a loss to Maryland, where they were defeated 77-70.
At home, Iowa has a record of 3-1 in their last four games, while Purdue has performed well on the road, achieving a 3-2 record in their last five away games. Historically, Purdue has had the upper hand in their recent meetings, winning both of their last encounters against Iowa, including a 79-72 victory earlier in the season.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details regarding player availability, but both teams have had to navigate the challenges of maintaining their rosters throughout the season.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Purdue favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 142.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in Purdue's ability to secure the win, reflected in their moneyline of -142, compared to Iowa's +120.
Conditions at the venue were typical for a mid-February game, with both teams likely facing the usual pressures of a high-stakes conference matchup. Viewers were able to witness Purdue's strong offensive execution, particularly in the second half, where they extended their lead significantly. Key scoring plays included contributions from Braden Smith, who was instrumental in maintaining the Boilermakers' momentum.
Overall, this game highlighted Purdue's current form and their ability to perform under pressure, while Iowa will need to reassess their strategies as they continue through the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | PUR -2.5 | 142.5 o -112 / u -108 | Purdue Boilermakers -142 · Iowa Hawkeyes +120 |
Leaders
- PointsBennett Stirtz19Iowa Hawkeyes
- AssistsIsaia Howard4Iowa Hawkeyes
- ReboundsCam Manyawu8Iowa Hawkeyes
- PointsGicarri Harris14Purdue Boilermakers
- AssistsBraden Smith12Purdue Boilermakers
- ReboundsTrey Kaufman-Renn12Purdue Boilermakers
Recent form
Iowa Hawkeyes
Last 10: 6-4Streak L173.7 scored · 70.2 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L70-77at Maryland TerrapinsFeb 11
- W76-70vs Northwestern WildcatsFeb 8
- W84-74at Washington HuskiesFeb 5
- W84-66at Oregon DucksFeb 2
- W73-72vs USC TrojansJan 29
- W68-62vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsJan 21
- W74-57at Indiana HoosiersJan 17
- L72-79at Purdue BoilermakersJan 14
- L69-75vs Illinois Fighting IlliniJan 11
- L67-70at Minnesota Golden GophersJan 7
Purdue Boilermakers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W377.9 scored · 72.7 allowed per game3-2 away
- W80-77at Nebraska CornhuskersFeb 11
- W68-64vs Oregon DucksFeb 7
- W93-63at Maryland TerrapinsFeb 1
- L67-72at Indiana HoosiersJan 28
- L82-88vs Illinois Fighting IlliniJan 24
- L67-69at UCLA BruinsJan 21
- W69-64at USC TrojansJan 17
- W79-72vs Iowa HawkeyesJan 14
- W93-85vs Penn State Nittany LionsJan 10
- W81-73vs Washington HuskiesJan 8
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 | Purdue Boilermakers | Iowa Hawkeyes |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-53 | 20-53 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 12-30 | 6-22 |
| Three-point % | 40 | 27 |
| Free throws | 16-20 | 11-17 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 21 |
| Assists | 20 | 12 |
| Steals | 6 | 3 |
| Blocks | 4 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 4 | 4 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 24 |
| Fouls | 17 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 27 | 1 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 96 | 1 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-25Fletcher Loyer makes driving layup
- 2nd Half39-25Fletcher Loyer makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half41-25Braden Smith makes driving layup
- 2nd Half41-27Tate Sage makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-27C.J. Cox makes 25-foot three point jumper (Braden Smith assists)
- 2nd Half47-27C.J. Cox makes 23-foot three point jumper (Braden Smith assists)
- 2nd Half47-29Cam Manyawu makes driving layup (Trevin Jirak assists)
- 2nd Half50-29C.J. Cox makes 25-foot three point jumper (Fletcher Loyer assists)
- 2nd Half50-31Bennett Stirtz makes 15-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half53-31Jack Benter makes 22-foot three point jumper (Braden Smith assists)
- 2nd Half56-31C.J. Cox makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jack Benter assists)
- 2nd Half58-31Jack Benter makes layup (Braden Smith assists)
- 2nd Half58-32Cam Manyawu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-33Tavion Banks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-34Tavion Banks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-34Trey Kaufman-Renn makes layup (Braden Smith assists)
- 2nd Half60-37Cooper Koch makes 28-foot three point jumper (Bennett Stirtz assists)
- 2nd Half60-39Cam Manyawu makes 3-foot dunk (Alvaro Folgueiras assists)
- 2nd Half63-39Omer Mayer makes 23-foot three point jumper (Braden Smith assists)
- 2nd Half63-41Bennett Stirtz makes 15-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half64-41Trey Kaufman-Renn makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-41Trey Kaufman-Renn makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-43Bennett Stirtz makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Isaia Howard assists)
- 2nd Half65-45Tavion Banks makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half65-48Bennett Stirtz makes 24-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half66-48Fletcher Loyer makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half67-48Fletcher Loyer makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half68-48Fletcher Loyer makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half68-51Brendan Hausen makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaia Howard assists)
- 2nd Half69-51Oscar Cluff makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-51Oscar Cluff makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-53Cam Manyawu makes layup (Brendan Hausen assists)
- 2nd Half70-54Cam Manyawu makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half72-54Trey Kaufman-Renn makes layup (Braden Smith assists)
- 2nd Half73-54Braden Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-54Braden Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-57Bennett Stirtz makes 25-foot three point jumper (Isaia Howard assists)
- 2nd Half76-57Oscar Cluff makes layup (Braden Smith assists)
- 2nd Half77-57Gicarri Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-57Gicarri Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Iowa Hawkeyes, below favours Purdue Boilermakers.
Venue
- Carver-Hawkeye ArenaIowa City, IA
- Attendance14998
- OfficialsD.J. Carstensen, Earl Walton, Keith Kimble
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