Live Updates and Analysis: Iowa Women’s Basketball vs. Nebraska Score
Iowa City hosts an exciting matchup on New Year’s Day as No. 14 Iowa women’s basketball faces No. 25 Nebraska. This Big Ten clash starts at 1 p.m. CT at Carver-Hawkeye Arena and will be televised by the Big Ten Network. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the conference following recent games.
Matchup Overview
The Iowa Hawkeyes carry an 11-2 record, including a 2-0 start in the Big Ten Conference. They recently secured a decisive 99-76 victory over Penn State on December 28. This game showcased the depth of the Hawkeyes, with six players scoring in double digits.
On the other hand, the Nebraska Cornhuskers hold a 12-1 record but faced a setback with a 74-66 loss to USC on December 29, ending their 12-game winning streak. Last season, the Cornhuskers managed to edge out Iowa in an overtime thriller played in Iowa City.
Current Game Updates
- 4:46 1st Quarter: Nebraska leads Iowa 12-9. Taylor Stremlow hits a three-pointer, igniting her team.
- 6:31 1st Quarter: Iowa scores its first field goal through Ava Heiden, breaking a scoring drought.
- 7:57 1st Quarter: Nebraska is ahead 8-2 amidst an energetic crowd in CHA.
- 11:55 a.m.: Iowa has three players officially listed as out, with Kylie Feuerbach’s status still questionable.
Game Day Environment
The atmosphere in Carver-Hawkeye Arena is vibrant, with fans donning gold gear in a coordinated “gold out” effort. Anticipation builds as the national anthem approaches, promising an electric start to the game.
Predictions and Key Players
Dargan Southard from Hawk Central offers insights on key players to watch during today’s game. The starting lineup for Iowa includes:
- Chit-Chat Wright
- Taylor McCabe
- Taylor Stremlow
- Hannah Stuelke
- Ava Heiden
As the game unfolds, fans and analysts alike will keep a close eye on how Iowa adjusts to the absence of key players and how Nebraska seeks to rebound after their recent defeat.
Stay tuned for continuous updates and in-depth analysis throughout the day, as El-Balad brings you all the action from this thrilling basketball showdown.
