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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 75-69 comeback win vs. Iowa State

Three stars from Iowa women’s basketball’s Cy-Hawk win over Iowa State.

In Wednesday night’s Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series game from Carver-Hawkeye Arena, No. 24 Iowa women’s basketball (9-1) roared back vs. No. 17 Iowa State (8-3) for an impressive 75-69 victory.

As a team, the Hawkeyes shot 26-for-61 (42.6%) from the floor, 8-for-26 (32%) from 3-point territory, and converted on 15-of-25 free throw opportunities.

After chasing the game for most of the contest, Iowa’s defense stood strong late in the fourth quarter against a pesky Cyclones attack to propel the Hawkeyes to a 17-4 run during the game’s final five minutes. Iowa’s relentless defense finished with 21 forced turnovers, 12 steals, and seven blocks.

Here are the Hawkeyes’ three stars that helped spur Iowa to a rivalry win on Wednesday night.

Lucy Olsen

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Senior guard Lucy Olsen led the Hawkeyes’ offensive attack Wednesday by finishing with a team-high 25 points on 9-of-22 from the floor and 7-for-9 from the charity stripe. She also added five assists, two steals, and one rebound to her 36 minutes of playing time.

Like almost every game Olsen has been a part of, her dynamic scoring ability has proven to be vital to the success of the Hawkeyes and will need to continue as conference play looms.

Sydney Affolter

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Senior guard Sydney Affolter had her best performance of the season Wednesday night with 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the floor, 3-of-6 from deep, and 1-of-2 from the charity stripe. She also tallied six rebounds, two assists, and two steals in her 30 minutes of game action.

Beyond her shooting, Affolter was a key cog in the Hawkeyes’ defensive effort as she pressured Iowa State into critical turnovers and early shots as the game came to a close.

For Affolter, Wednesday was a welcome sight as her play was pivotal in Iowa’s victory.

Hannah Stuelke

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Junior forward Hannah Stuelke had another stellar game for the Hawkeyes with 13 points off 4-of-4 shooting from the field and 5-of-8 from the free throw line in 34 minutes of playing time.

Stuelke finished with nine (seven defensive) rebounds, four steals, two assists, and one block.

Iowa’s next game will be on Sunday, Dec. 15, when they travel to the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich., for their first Big Ten conference matchup of the season vs. No. 19 Michigan State (9-0).

Tipoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT and will air on the Big Ten Network. As always, the game will also be available through the radio 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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Is Lucy Olsen playing today? Injury updates for Iowa women’s basketball

Is Iowa point guard Lucy Olsen playing tonight vs. Tennessee? Here’s the latest injury updates on the Hawkeyes’ star.

Iowa senior point guard Lucy Olsen was injured during the Hawkeyes‘ trip to the Cancun Challenge in a freak accident.

Ahead of one of Iowa’s practices at the Cancun Challenge, Olsen tripped off the elevated floor and wound up gashing her knee. That laceration sidelined the 5-foot-10 guard for each of Iowa’s games against Rhode Island and BYU.

Earlier this week, Iowa head women’s basketball coach Jan Jensen updated her star’s injury status. Olsen is probable for tonight’s marquee contest against Tennessee (6-0) from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

“It’s more likely than not (Olsen returns) because she’s so tough,” Jensen said Tuesday. “I think we just have to see how it responded (Tuesday) with a lot more reps and see what it looks like (Wednesday). I’m optimistic about it, but I’ll feel even better (Wednesday) when I hear the report that it responded pretty well.”

Olsen met with the media this week, too, and detailed how the injury happened.

“It’s so silly,” Olsen said this week. “We were about to practice, and I tripped off the court because it was a little elevated. And then I fell. And then there was like a tile, and I scraped my knee on it. It just cut it open.”

Olsen is averaging a team-high 17.3 points per game. The Collegeville, Pa., native is also averaging 5.3 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting 48.9% from the field and 68.8% from the charity stripe.

Olsen was the nation’s third-leading scorer a season ago while at Villanova.

In Olsen’s absence, Iowa topped Rhode Island on Thanksgiving Day, 69-62, and BYU the following day, 68-48.

Junior forward Hannah Stuelke combined to score 29 points and grab 12 rebounds in the two wins.

Tipoff versus the Volunteers is set for 6 p.m. with the game to be televised on Fox.

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Lucy Olsen’s father details injury, updates timeline to return

Lucy Olsen’s father, Roland, provided an update on the Iowa women’s basketball star’s injury status and her timeline to return.

While Iowa women’s basketball improved to 8-0 through a pair of victories in the Cancun Challenge in Cancun, Mexico, the Hawkeyes were without the services of senior point guard Lucy Olsen, who suffered a cut to her knee following a fall in one of Iowa’s practices in Cancun.

Olsen, who averages a team-high 17.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game on 48.9% shooting, was listed by the team as “game-to-game,” but much was left untold concerning how exactly she was injured.

Over the weekend, Olsen’s father, Roland, thanked fans for their concern and detailed the injury more in depth on social media.

“Stitches Happen! aka It’s Just a Flesh Wound: Thanks to everyone who has checked on Lucy and her knee. She had a freak trip and fall while leaving the raised playing surface and landed flush on the sharp edge of the court.

“It split open the skin all the way across her kneecap and required a ton of stitches to close it back up. The Iowa medical staff was on hand and sutured Lucy courtside under the added lighting of flashlights from half a dozen cell phones.

“While Lucy is obviously frustrated and disappointed at not being able to play in Cancun, she’s super happy her team came away with two more Ws, raising their record to 8-0,” Olsen’s father wrote.

Then, Roland provided another update fans have been waiting on.

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“Everyone is confident she will be back practicing when they get back to Iowa City tonight and back on the court in Brooklyn vs Tennessee next Saturday.

“We are all very thankful to her @IowaWBB teammates, coaches, trainers, doctors and support staff who all came together to support Lucy all week and all the kind words and thoughts from everyone! See you in Brooklyn!” Roland said.

It’s fantastic news to hear that Olsen is doing well and it will be a great lift for Iowa to get Olsen back on the floor against Tennessee (5-0). Olsen’s presence was clearly missed in the Cancun.

The Champions Classic game against the Volunteers is set to be played in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Saturday at 6 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on Fox as well as on the Hawkeyes Radio Network.

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Iowa women’s basketball provides injury update on star point guard

Iowa head women’s basketball coach Jan Jensen provided an injury update on star senior point guard Lucy Olsen.

Iowa fans watching the Hawkeyes’ 69-62 Thanksgiving Day win over Rhode Island likely had the same thought.

Where was Iowa star senior point guard Lucy Olsen?

Before the game on the Hawkeye Radio Network, Iowa women’s basketball coach Jan Jensen explained that Olsen sustained a freak injury before one of Iowa’s practices in the Cancun.

“Yeah, you know, just a unique situation. And just so often in life sometimes surprising, unfortunate, unlucky situations happen. Lucy, we were just getting ready to practice, she just kind of tripped and kind of came off the floor and then hit a ledge and she had a pretty significant gash in her knee.

“Thankfully we had some team docs with us and they got her taken care of, but just kind of a game-by-game situation, because it’s a pretty substantial cut. But, thankfully, nothing season-altering or season-ending. It just is a pretty tough cut, so we just want to be careful with it and be smart, because the season is still really young. Lucy’s as tough as they come and I know as it’s ready to roll, she’ll be ready to roll, too,” Jensen told Swisher of Olsen’s injury status.

It’s a big loss for Iowa for however long Olsen is sidelined. Olsen is  averaging a team-high 17.3 points per game. The 5-foot-10 guard is also averaging 5.3 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting 48.9%.

Iowa used a strong fourth-quarter push to pull away from Rhode Island and improve to 7-0. The Hawkeyes began that fourth quarter on a 12-0 spurt.

Senior center Addison O’Grady led the way with 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting. Junior forward Hannah Stuelke added 13 points and senior guard Kylie Feuerbach scored 12.

Iowa plays BYU (6-1) at 8 p.m. CT in its final game of the Cancun Challenge on Friday night. The game will be exclusively streamed on FloCollege.

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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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Iowa women’s basketball three stars from 71-58 win vs. Kansas

Revisiting three stars from Iowa women’s basketball’s neutral-site victory over Kansas.

Iowa women’s basketball continued its scorching start to the season by improving to 5-0 following Wednesday night’s 71-58 victory vs. the Kansas Jayhawks (4-1) from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Offensively, the Hawkeyes shot 25-for-55 (45.5%) from the field, including 8-for-21 from 3-point territory. Iowa also converted on 13-of-18 (72.2%) of their free throw attempts. While a low-scoring affair, the Hawkeyes were still able to outscore the Jayhawks 34-18 from the pained area.

Unlike most of their previous four games, the Hawkeyes relied heavily on their defensive play against Kansas by holding the Jayhawks to 19-for-52 (36.5%) from the field and 7-for-21 (33.3%) from beyond the arc.

Iowa also forced 16 turnovers, which the Hawkeyes were able to convert into seven points on the night.

Wednesday’s victory makes Jan Jensen the second head coach in program history to start their Iowa tenure 5-0, joining Angie Lee, who started 7-0 in 1995-96.

As the Hawkeyes continue to stay hot to start the year, here are the three stars that helped lead the team to another victory.

Lucy Olsen

Olsen shared the team lead in points Wednesday night by finishing with 16 points on 5-of-11 (45.5%) from the field, including 3-for-5 (60%) from deep. Olsen also converted on 3-of-4 (75%) free throw attempts. The senior guard collected six additional assists and three rebounds in her 36:26 of playing time.

While the senior’s offensive showing should be expected, it is always well-appreciated, especially in a low-scoring but competitive game like it was against Kansas.

Hannah Stuelke

Stuelke, who co-led the team in scoring alongside Lucy Olsen, finished with her fifth-career double-double after collecting ten rebounds to pair with her 16 points scored. Stuelke also managed to add four assists throughout the game as well.

The junior forward shot 6-for-12 (50%) from the field and converted 4-of-5 (80%) from the charity stripe in her 32:45 of game action.

Similar to Olsen, the contribution from Stuelke should not come as a surprise to Iowa fans but is always a luxury to have available.

Kylie Feuerbach

While Feuerbach wasn’t necessarily a large factor offensively, as she scored five points off 2-for-7 from the field and 1-for-3 from the free throw line in 26:54 of game time, she was a leader defensively Wednesday night.

Feuerbach led the team in steals with three takeaways, which helped the Hawkeyes thwart the Jawhawk offensive attack throughout the contest.

With the Hawkeyes’ defensive effort able to secure the victory Wednesday night, Feurerbach’s actions should not go unnoticed.

Next for the Hawkeyes is a return home to Carver-Hawkeye Arena, where they will have a matchup vs. Washington State (2-2) on Sunday, Nov. 24.

Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT. The game will be telecast on the Big Ten Network alongside the radio broadcast from 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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Revisiting Iowa’s three stars in Toledo blowout

As the Hawkeyes gear up for their first road test at Drake, here’s a look back at their three stars vs. Toledo.

Iowa women’s basketball cruised to a 3-0 record on Wednesday night after a thorough 94-57 blowout victory over the Toledo Rockets from Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

The Hawkeyes controlled nearly every facet of the game on Wednesday night as the team shot 31-for-54 (57.4%) from the field, which included 4-for-14 (28.6%) from 3-point range and 28-for-32 (87.5%) from the free throw line.

Iowa secured 39 total rebounds on the night and dished out 18 assists. The Hawkeyes dominated down low, scoring 52 of their 94 points in the paint.

Defensively, the Hawkeyes held the Rockets to 21-of-67 (31.3%) from the field while registering 33 defensive rebounds, six blocks, and six steals to thwart the Toledo attack.

The victory against Toledo was truly a full team effort as five Hawkeyes scored in double figures and every available player received playing time.

Although every player had impactful contributions Wednesday night, three Hawkeyes stood out as difference-makers in the game.

Hannah Stuelke

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Hannah Stuelke led the Hawkeyes in scoring with 17 points on 4-for-6 shooting from the field and a perfect 9-for-9 night from the free throw line. She also collected nine rebounds, two assists, and one block on 22:25 of playing time.

Stuelke’s performance is her 39th career game in double figures.

Lucy Olsen

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Lucy Olsen continued her torrid start to the season by scoring 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field. Olsen also registered four assists and two rebounds in her 29:58 on the court.

While it is a small sample size, Olsen’s Wednesday performance improves her overall shooting percentage to 51.1% to start her Iowa career and adds to her team-leading 17.7 points per game.

Taylor McCabe

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Scoring a total of 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting from the field, Taylor McCabe was able to provide the Hawkeyes with valuable points from beyond the arc by finishing 4-of-8 from deep. The junior forward also collected four rebounds during her 18:19 minutes of game time off the bench.

McCabe’s performance, in addition to the rest of the team off the bench, is a very promising sight for the Hawkeyes’ scoring depth moving forward.

Iowa returns to action on Sunday as it faces its first road test at Drake from inside the Knapp Center at 2 p.m. CT on ESPN+.

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