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Three stars as Iowa women’s basketball rights ship vs. Washington

Three stars as Iowa rights the ship vs. Washington.

After five consecutive losses, Iowa women’s basketball (13-7, 3-6 Big Ten) finally got back in the win column Wednesday night with an 85-61 landslide victory over Washington from Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash.

Iowa shot a scorching 33-of-46 (71.7%) from the floor, 9-of-13 (69.2%) from deep, and 10-of-14 (71.4%) from the free throw line. The Hawkeyes also caused 14 Huskies turnovers, including six blocks and four steals.

The victory comes at a much-needed time as Iowa halted their losing streak with a Quad 1 victory before flying home to Iowa City with their next matchup vs. Northwestern on Tuesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

As the Hawkeyes head back home, here are the three stars that helped push Iowa to victory on Wednesday.

Lucy Olsen

Senior guard Lucy Olsen erupted for 20 points on a perfect shooting night as she shot 8-of-8 (100%) from the floor, including 4-of-4 (100%) from beyond the arc. She also registered six assists and one steal to close out her 32 minutes of action.

For Olsen, this game was enormous as she had only recorded 12.2 points per game over the previous five games and had not surpassed 19 points since Dec. 20.

Addison O’Grady

Senior center Addison O’Grady had a monster game down low for the Hawkeyes as she scored 17 points on 8-of-12 (75%) from the floor and 1-of-2 (50%) from the charity stripe. She also finished her 20 minutes of action with four rebounds, two assists, and one block.

O’Grady’s stellar performance was crucial to Iowa’s ability to score from the paint and allowed the Hawkeyes to establish a dominant presence down low.

Taylor McCabe

McCabe finished with 12 points on 4-of-6 (66.7%) shooting from the field but she was lethal from 3-point territory, going 3-of-5 (60%) from downtown. She also finished with two rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes.

McCabe’s performance played a massive role in the Hawkeyes’ blazing shooting night from deep and allowed Iowa to basically be in cruise control from the end of the first quarter.

As previously mentioned, Iowa’s next game will be on Tuesday vs. Northwestern (7-10, 0-6 Big Ten) from Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 7 p.m. CT and will air on the Big Ten Network (BTN).

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Iowa women’s basketball three stars following 80-68 win vs. Penn State

Looking back on three stars for Iowa women’s basketball in its road win at Penn State.

The No. 22-ranked Iowa women’s basketball team (12-2, 2-1 Big Ten) welcomed the New Year with a hard-fought 80-68 Wednesday win over Penn State (9-5, 0-3 Big Ten) from the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Penn.

The Lady Lions and Hawkeyes both played three competitive quarters until Iowa pulled away in the fourth quarter following six consecutive baskets and nine of their final 12 field goal attempts.

As a team, Iowa finished by shooting 32-of-61 (52.5%) from the floor, 7-of-21 (33.3%) from 3-point range and 9-of-13 (69.2%) from the charity stripe. As has become the norm, Iowa dominated the points in the paint production by outscoring Penn State 46-26 in that area.

Defensively, Iowa forced 15 turnovers, including eight steals and two blocks. The Hawkeyes also held the Lady Lions to 28-for-69 (40.6%) shooting from the field and 8-of-30 (26.7%) from deep.

As Iowa picks up a crucial second Big Ten road victory, here are three Hawkeyes that stood out the most on Wednesday.

Taylor McCabe

Junior guard Taylor McCabe led the Hawkeyes in scoring with a season-high 17-point performance on 5-of-8 (62.5%) from 3-point territory and converted both free throw opportunities during her 28 minutes off the bench.

The junior guard also recorded three rebounds, three assists and two steals to round out her impactful night.

Despite contributing off the bench, McCabe’s ability to be a reliable 3-point threat has made her a unique offensive weapon for the Hawkeyes thus far. On Wednesday in particular, McCabe was able to fill in for a struggling Kylie Feuerbach, who played just 10 minutes.

Addison O’Grady

 

Senior center Addison O’Grady was a force against Penn State, finishing with 16 points on a perfect 8-for-8 (100%) shooting performance from the floor to pair with four rebounds and one steal in 22 minutes.

While sharing minutes with freshman center Ava Heiden, O’Grady’s efficiency with the basketball is exactly what the Hawkeyes need, especially given the competitiveness of the conference this season.

For the senior center, it is her second game this season with a perfect shooting night and her first since Iowa’s 71-52 win vs. Virginia Tech on Nov. 10, where she scored 18 points off 9-for-9 shooting.

Hannah Stuelke


Junior forward Hannah Stuelke finished third in team scoring on Wednesday with 13 points off 5-of-7 (71.4%) field goal shooting and 3-of-6 (50%) from the charity stripe. The senior forward also recorded 10 rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal in her 28 minutes on the court.

Wednesday was Stuelke’s second double-double of the season, her first since Iowa’s 71-58 win vs. Kansas on Nov. 20 and the sixth of her Hawkeye career.

After the New Year’s Day victory over Penn State, Iowa will return home to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a premier conference matchup on Jan. 5 against No. 7 Maryland at 5 p.m. CT on the Big Ten Network. The game will also be available on the Hawkeyes Radio Network.

The upcoming clash with the Terrapins is also Iowa’s designated “Lisa Bluder Celebration” night to pair with its “Alumni Night” festivities.

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Three stars from Iowa women’s basketball win vs. Northern Iowa

Three stars from No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball’s 92-86 win vs. Northern Iowa.

The No. 22-ranked Iowa women’s basketball team (10-2, 0-1 Big Ten) rebounded from their loss to Michigan State with a rugged 92-86 victory on Friday night vs. Northern Iowa (5-6) from Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

While the Panthers’ top scoring threat, Maya McDermott, scored an impressive 30 points, the Hawkeyes were able to stave off a late Northern Iowa charge to improve to 10-2 on the campaign.

Offensively, Iowa shot 31-for-62 (50%) from the field, 10-for-26 (38.5%) from deep, and 20-for-22 (90.9%) from the charity stripe. The Hawkeyes also outscored the Panthers 40-36 from within the paint, which has been a recipe for success so far for Iowa.

While Northern Iowa shot relatively well throughout the night, with 48.4% shooting from the field and 36% from beyond the arc, Iowa was able to force nine turnovers, including four steals and three blocks.

With another hard-fought victory in the books, here are three Hawkeyes that stood out Friday night.

Lucy Olsen

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Olsen excelled once again Friday night with a team-high 21 points off 7-of-16 (43.8%) from the floor, 2-of-5 (40%) from deep, and 5-of-6 (83.3%) from the free-throw line.

In addition to her scoring, Olsen added seven assists and five rebounds to close out her 34 minutes of game action.

For Olsen, she is the obvious heartbeat of the Hawkeyes’ offensive attack and has been everything Iowa hoped for when they added the senior out of the offseason transfer portal.

Addison O’Grady

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O’Grady had a monstrous game against the Panthers on Friday with 18 points off 8-of-10 (80%) from the field and 2-of-2 (100%) from the free-throw line. The sophomore center also added six rebounds and one assist to her 32 minutes of action.

O’Grady’s performance snaps her out of a “cold spell” as she had combined for 6 points on 26.65% shooting from the field over her previous two games.

With the Hawkeyes returning to conference play in their next game, Iowa would love to see O’Grady return to her dominant form at the five position.

Taylor McCabe

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McCabe had a season-best scoring night on Friday, with 15 points on 5-of-9 (55.6%) from the floor, including 5-of-8 from three-point territory. She also contributed three assists, two rebounds, and two steals in her 29 minutes off the bench.

McCabe’s play is a welcoming sight for Iowa as it showcases their reliable bench scoring options, which will certainly come in handy later in the season when depth is tested.

With the holiday break providing coaches and players the ability to spend time with their families, Iowa returns to play on Sunday, Dec. 29, from Carver-Hawkeye Arena vs. Purdue.

Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT and will air on Big Ten Network Plus (BTN+, Subscription Required).

As always, the game will be broadcast on the Hawkeyes Radio Network.

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Three stars from Iowa women’s basketball’s loss vs. Tennessee

Three stars from Iowa’s loss over the weekend vs. Tennessee.

The 20th-ranked Iowa women’s basketball (8-1) team suffered their first loss of the season in Saturday’s Shark Beauty Champions Classic game vs. Tennessee (7-0) from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Tennessee used a closing 16-3 run en route to a 78-68 win over Iowa.

As a team, the Hawkeyes shot 46.0% from the field, 21.4% from deep and 82.6% from the charity stripe. But, Iowa’s offense went dry in the game’s final 4:38, killing the Hawkeyes‘ hopes.

In addition to the tragic scoring drought that ended the game, Iowa’s offense turned the ball over 30 times, which Tennessee converted into 42 points.

On defense, Iowa only mustered nine forced turnovers, including four steals and two blocks on the night. The Hawkeyes did hold Tennessee to 39.0% shooting from the floor.

Although the trip to Brooklyn did not end as Iowa had hoped, here are three stars that shined for the Hawkeyes on Saturday.

Lucy Olsen

Senior guard Lucy Olsen returned from her two-game injury absence to lead Iowa in scoring on Saturday with 23 points on 7-for-14 (50%) shooting from the floor and 9-for-9 (100%) from the free throw line. Olsen also added five assists and three rebounds to round out her 33 minutes of playing time.

While the Hawkeyes ultimately fell short, the ability for Olsen to quickly bounce back into a reliable scoring threat off an injury absence was crucial for Iowa’s effort against the Lady Volunteers.

Addison O’Grady

Senior center Addison O’Grady had another solid performance Saturday, finishing with 17 points on 8-for-11 (72.7%) shooting from the floor and 1-for-2 from the charity stripe. She also added a team-leading 11 rebounds to go along with two assists and one block in her 29 minutes of game time.

Despite losing the points in the paint battle to Tennessee by a 44-34 margin, O’Grady’s dominance down low remains a vital avenue of scoring production for the Hawkeyes no matter the opponent.

Hannah Stuelke

Junior forward Hannah Stuelke had a quiet night offensively by only scoring eight points off a dastardly 1-for-8 (12.5%) shooting from the field, but she made up for the poor shooting performance by converting on 6-of-8 (75%) free throws.

Stuelke also added 10 rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 37 minutes of playing time.

While Stuelke has certainly had better shooting days, her relentless effort to collect rebounds and dish out assists was impactful for the Hawkeyes on Saturday as they attempted to match the scoring pace of Tennesssee.

Next up for the Hawkeyes will be the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Classic vs. No. 19 Iowa State from Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT and will air on FS1. As always, the game will also be available through the radio on the Hawkeyes Radio Network.

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Three Iowa women’s basketball stars during Cancun Challenge

Three stars for Iowa women’s basketball during their two-game stay in the Cancun Challenge.

The No. 22-ranked Iowa women’s basketball team (8-0) wrapped up a perfect record in the two-game Cancun Challenge from the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya with a close 69-62 win over Rhode Island on Thursday and a blowout 68-48 victory against BYU on Friday.

In the two games combined, the Hawkeyes‘ offense shot 49-for-99 (49.5%) from the field and 17-for-40 (42.5%) from 3-point territory. The team also finished with a combined 66 rebounds and 34 assists.

Defensively, Iowa held Rhode Island and BYU to a combined 40-for-109 (36.7%) from the field and 15-for-42 (35.7%) from deep. Iowa also collected 18 steals and eight blocks combined through the two games played in Cancun.

With the Hawkeyes returning to the cold midwest weather of Iowa City, here’s a look at Iowa’s three stars from the Cancun Classic.

Addison O’Grady

Senior center Addison O’Grady continued her dominating role at center by finishing with the two-game invitational with 30 points on 14-of-17 shooting (82.4%) from the field, including 2-for-2 (100%) from the charity stripe.

The senior also added nine assists, nine rebounds, six blocks, and one steal to her total in both games.

For O’Grady, this is another impressive set of performances that should bring deserved recognition later on in the season.

Hannah Stuelke

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Junior forward Hannah Stuelke had two solid performances for the Hawkeyes by scoring 29 points on 10-for-17 shooting (58.8%) from the field, 2-of-6 (33.3%) from deep, and 8-for-14 (57.1%) from the free throw line.

The junior forward also added a combined 12 rebounds, five assists, and two steals for the Hawkeyes while in Mexico.

While expected, Stuelke’s consistent scoring and rebounding presence is always well appreciated, especially as the season progresses.

Aaliyah Guyton

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Freshman guard Aaliyah Guyton made a major contribution off the bench throughout the Cancun Challenge as she contributed 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting (66.6%) from the field, 5-of-6 (83.3%) from deep, and 1-of-2 from the free throw line.

She also added four assists, four rebounds, one steal, and one rebound to her 39 minutes of game time throughout the invitational.

With Lucy Olsen recovering from an injury sustained during the trip, Guyton’s play was much appreciated, especially in a depth role.

Iowa returns to action on Dec. 7 as they head to Brooklyn, N.Y. where they will play in the Women’s Champions Classic vs. Tennessee. Game time for that matchup is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on Fox and on the Hawkeye Radio Network.

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Three stars from Iowa women’s basketball win vs. Washington State

Three stars from Iowa’s stomping of Washington State.

Iowa women’s basketball improved to 6-0 with a resounding 72-43 victory over Washington State (2-3) Sunday evening from Carver-Hawkeye Arena, bringing head coach Jan Jensen one win closer to tying Angie Lee for the best first-year start of a Hawkeyes head coach in program history.

The Hawkeyes and Cougars started back-and-forth, but Iowa’s defense permanently took command of the game early in the second quarter en route to a thorough 29-point victory.

Washington State was held to a miserable 17-for-62 (27.4%) shooting from the field, which included a 7-for-30 (23.3%) night from 3-point territory.

Offensively, the Hawkeyes shot 29-for-69 (42.0%) from the field but, were snakebit from beyond the arc, converting only 2-of-17 (11.8%). Iowa’s offense did most of its damage in the paint, where they outscored Washington State 38-18.

On the defensive side, the Hawkeye were relentless in rebounding by recording a season-high in total rebounds (53), defensive rebounds (35), and offensive rebounds (18). Iowa also finished with seven steals and seven blocks throughout the night.

Given the wide margin of victory, everybody on the Iowa roster was able to record minutes during Sunday’s game.

As Iowa cruised to another victory, here are the three stars that guided the team to the finish line.

Lucy Olsen

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Olsen continued her stellar start to the season with a team-leading 17 points on 7-of-15 (46.7%) from the field, including 1-for-4 (25.0%) from deep in her 30:23 of game time. Olsen also converted on 2-of-4 (50.0%) from the charity stripe.

In addition to her scoring touch, the senior guard contributed five assists, one steal, and a season-high eight rebounds.

Olsen’s performance also means she has reached double figures in scoring and four or more assists in all six games with Iowa.

Addison O’Grady

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O’Grady had another productive night by finishing with 14 points on 7-of-13 (53.85%) from the field with seven rebounds and two assists in her 25:03 of playing time.

The senior center’s efficient night continues her emergence as a go-to option beneath the basket as she has been in double figures in five of Iowa’s six games.

Ava Heiden

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While in the shadows of O’Grady, the freshman center had a spirited night defensively in her 7:31 off the bench by recording a team-leading three blocks in addition to one assist and four points on 2-of-3 from the field.

Heiden’s effort off the bench is an encouraging sight as Jan Jensen will have a reliable force under the basket to use while O’Grady takes breaks throughout their games moving forward.

The Hawkeyes will travel to tropical Cancun, Mexico, for their next game against Rhode Island (4-0) on Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m. (CT) at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya as part of the two-game Cancun Challenge.

The game is set to stream on FloSports (subscription required) and can be heard on the Hawkeye Radio Network.

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Jan Jensen praises Addison O’Grady’s stellar start to the season

Addison O’Grady is blossoming.

Following Iowa women’s basketball’s 86-73 win over Drake on Sunday from the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa, Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen praised the confident start to the season from senior center Addison O’Grady. The 6-foot-4 big has taken on the starting role for Iowa in stride.

Thrust into a starting role for the Hawkeyes, O’Grady has been terrific. The Aurora, Colo., product is currently averaging 16.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting 73.2% from the field and 77.8% from the charity stripe.

O’Grady led the Hawkeyes’ offense on Sunday, finishing with 27 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks, and one assist in 33 minutes played vs. Drake while shooting 13-for-21 from the field. Highlighting O’Grady’s game was her 14-point first quarter on a perfect 7-for-7 from the field.

Jensen said O’Grady helped exploit Drake’s small ball actions.

“I think if you look back in this series, they [Drake] play that five out. I call it small ball, and it’s really good, and it’s hard if you have a traditional center, Jensen said. “…But that inside presence, if you can stay pretty efficient with how you score, you can counter all of their small ball action.

“So we were hopeful that Addie was going to have a game, but I try not to put that much pressure and expectation because this is the first time she’s really wearing that role. Wearing the go-to, wearing ‘Hey, we’re going to go into Addie.’ And I was really pleased.”

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With O’Grady’s fast start to the season, Jensen said the senior is starting to shoulder expectations that mirror those of great Hawkeye centers from the past such as Megan Gustafson and Monika Czinano.

“I think the biggest compliment I can give her is I’m now starting to have Czinano and Gustafson expectations. I was kind of cranky at a couple of things she did out there, and that means that the expectations are growing, but I only know they’re growing because I know she can do it,” Jensen said.

With a neutral-site contest against Kansas next up on the Hawkeyes’ docket from Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Wednesday, Jensen will be looking for O’Grady to continue her stellar performance against the Jayhawks.

Tipoff against KU is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network and on the Hawkeye Radio Network.

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Three stars from Iowa women’s basketball’s 86-73 win vs. Drake

Iowa women’s basketball aced its first true road test, topping Drake on Sunday, 86-73. Three Hawkeye stars from the victory.

Iowa women’s basketball improved to 4-0 on the season Sunday afternoon with an 86-73 victory vs. Drake (3-1) from the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Bulldogs challenged the Hawkeyes at various times throughout the game, most notably when Drake went on a 14-5 run midway through the third quarter. However, the Hawkeyes’ offensive firepower proved strong enough to carry Iowa to victory.

As a team, the Hawkeyes shot 34-for-65 (52.3%) from the field, including 7-for-20 (35.0%) from 3-point territory and 11-for-17 (64.7%) from the free throw line. Iowa also continued their dominance from within the paint this season by outscoring Drake 46-10 in that area.

Defensively, Iowa gathered 41 rebounds (9 offensive, 31 defensive), eight steals, and three blocks.

While many Hawkeyes performed well on Sunday, below are the three stars that guided Iowa to its fourth victory.

Addison O’Grady

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Senior Addison O’Grady led the Hawkeyes’ offense Sunday with a career-high 27 points and 10 rebounds in 33:20 of play, earning her second-career double-double.

O’Grady shot 13-for-21 from the field, which included a perfect 7-for-7 performance in the first quarter. The center also gathered one steal and three blocks on the defensive side of the ball.

O’Grady’s impressive showing is exactly the kind of play that the Hawkeyes envisioned heading into the season, and they will look for it to continue as conference play nears.

Lucy Olsen

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Lucy Olsen had another impressive performance on Sunday with 18 points, six assists, four rebounds and two steals. Olsen shot 7-for-15 from the field, including 1-for-5 from deep and 3-for-4 from the free throw line.

Olsen’s play vs. Drake is a continuation of a stellar start to her Hawkeye career, which Iowa will certainly hope to extend further with competition getting tougher.

Teagan Mallegni

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Mallegni was a key contributor off the bench for the Hawkeyes Sunday as she contributed 13 points on 5-of-10 from the field, including 3-for-7 from deep. During her 14:13 of playing time, Mallegni gathered three rebounds and also dished out one assist.

The freshman guard’s impact off the bench was critical to the Hawkeyes’ ability to keep their distance from the Bulldogs, with other starters getting rest throughout the game.

The Hawkeyes’ next game will also be on Nov. 20, when they travel to the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D., for a neutral-site tilt vs. Kansas (4-0).

Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network and through the air on the Hawkeye Radio Network.

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Three stars of Iowa women’s basketball’s 71-52 victory vs. Virginia Tech

Three stars from Iowa women’s basketball’s 71-52 victory vs. Virginia Tech.

Iowa women’s basketball passed their first true challenge of the young 2024-25 campaign on Sunday with a 71-52 victory versus Virginia Tech at the Ally Tipoff from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

The Hawkeyes and Hokies started in a back-and-forth affair before Iowa was able to close out the first quarter with a 10-point lead. The second quarter saw Virginia Tech claw back into the game to end the first half down by just four points.

The third quarter saw Iowa expand its lead to a 16-point advantage thanks to stellar defensive plays and 3-pointers from senior guards Sydney Affolter and Kylie Feuerbach.

As the fourth quarter rolled around, the Hawkeyes were able to ride the offensive momentum created in the third to close out the Hokies for a convincing 71-52 win.

As a team, the Hawkeyes shot 46% from the field and 22.2% from deep, while collecting 46 rebounds, three steals and one block. In terms of areas of point production, the Hawkeyes dominated the interior by scoring 44 of their total 71 points from inside the paint.

While the victory over Virginia Tech was an all-around effort by the Hawkeyes, three players stood out as difference-makers contributing to the team’s success in Charlotte.

Lucy Olsen

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Olsen finished with a team-leading 20-point performance, making 9-of-21 shots from the field that included 1-for-4 from beyond the arc. Olsen also recorded six rebounds, four assists, a steal, and a block in 39 minutes of play.

While Olsen led the score sheet, her ability to facilitate the ball into the paint to other teammates was a major contributor to the offensive success throughout the night for the Hawkeyes.

The aggressive style of play that Olsen has shown so far is exactly what the Hawkeyes will rely on offensively this season.

Addison O’Grady

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O’Grady had herself a stellar shooting performance as she registered 18 points on a 9-for-9 from the field to go along with three rebounds and one steal in 26 minutes played.

The senior center’s perfect shooting night allowed the Hawkeyes to take control of the offensive interior, which was a massive area of production throughout the night for Iowa.

Hannah Stuelke

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Stuelke had a solid performance Sunday afternoon as well by scoring 16 points and finishing with seven rebounds and two assists. While her shooting from the field was 6-for-17, she did finish 4-for-6 from the free throw line.

Even though Stuelke’s scoring performance hides behind Olsen and O’Grady, the ability to secure rebounds and push the ball upcourt is a skill that coach Jan Jensen certainly appreciates.

The Hawkeyes now improve to 2-0 on the campaign and return home to face the Toledo Rockets (1-0) from Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. CT. The game is set to be broadcast and air on the Big Ten Network.

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Iowa Women’s Basketball 2023-24 Snapshot Profile: Addison O’Grady

What will Iowa junior center Addison O’Grady bring to the table over the course of this season for the Iowa Hawkeyes?

The most important thing to remember for this season is that the Iowa Hawkeyes cannot directly replace Monika Czinano.

Sure, they will have to figure out how to replace her impact and minutes at the starting center position, but they are not trying to find the next Monika Czinano.

That’s a fool’s errand. Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes recognize this too.

“I think the biggest thing for me that I’m trying to live by is just instilling confidence in them,” Clark told the Daily Iowan prior to the season. “They understand how great Monika was, but they don’t need to be Monika. That’s something we always talk about, is they’re going to be different. They shouldn’t be expected to be Monika.”

Lisa Bluder and Co. have the right mentality. They are not looking to replace a great player in Czinano, but rather to elevate a new star to play with Clark. There is already an understandable amount of hype surrounding sophomore forward Hannah Stuelke, but Addison O’Grady has been making waves since the end of last season.

The junior center played some key minutes late last season and should be an important piece this season. Here’s a look at Iowa center Addison O’Grady.