Iowa Hawkeyes Face Michigan in Crucial Big Ten Showdown
The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team is back in action tonight, looking to snap a two-game losing streak as they take on Michigan in Ann Arbor. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. CT at the Crisler Center, and fans can catch the game live on BTN+ or tune in via the Hawkeye Radio Network.
This is a big one for Iowa. After two heartbreaking losses to top-ranked teams—No. 8 Ohio State and No. 3 UCLA—the Hawkeyes need a strong finish to the regular season. They’ve proven they can compete with elite teams, but now it’s about closing games and securing wins, especially with Big Ten and NCAA Tournament positioning at stake.
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Head coach Jan Jensen made it clear after the UCLA loss: Iowa has to execute better in key moments. “We’re battling. But until we get collectively tired of coming that close... we just take too many bad shots at the wrong time,” she said. The frustration is understandable. The Hawkeyes have been playing tough basketball but have come up just short when it matters most.
Michigan, on the other hand, comes into this matchup riding high. The Wolverines have won five of their last six, including key victories over Oregon, Nebraska, and Indiana. At 19-8 overall and 10-6 in Big Ten play, they’re looking to build momentum heading into March. According to ESPN’s Matchup Predictor, Michigan has a 69.5% chance of winning, but don’t count out Iowa just yet.
This team knows how to rise to the occasion. Earlier this season, the Hawkeyes knocked off No. 4 USC and have held their own against top-tier opponents. UCLA’s head coach, Cori Close, even praised Iowa’s effort, calling them “one of the most purposeful basketball teams we’ve had to play against.” That’s high praise, but at this point in the season, being competitive isn’t enough. Iowa needs a statement win.
Key players to watch tonight include Lucy Olsen, who has been on fire, averaging 22.6 points per game over the last eight contests while shooting 45% from three. Sydney Affolter has also stepped up, reaching double figures in six of her last seven games. If Iowa can get consistent scoring and avoid late-game mistakes, they have a real shot at pulling off a big road win.
With only two games left in the regular season, this is a must-win for the Hawkeyes. Can they put it all together and silence the Wolverines in their own house? We’ll find out soon.
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