Hawkeyes Head to Evanston for WBB Showdown – Iowa Athletics

The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team is set to face off against the Northwestern Wildcats in Evanston. This highly anticipated matchup will unfold in the heart of Big Ten action.

Game Details

The game will be broadcast live on BTN, allowing fans to catch all the action. Additionally, the Hawkeye Radio Network will provide commentary with Rob Brooks as play-by-play announcer and Kathryn Reynolds offering expert analysis. This extensive network comprises over 40 stations across Iowa, as well as parts of Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. A 30-minute pregame show will precede the game, giving fans background and insights.

Program Highlights

• Iowa is recognized for making back-to-back National Championship appearances in 2023 and 2024, a first in the Big Ten.
• The Hawkeyes tied with Purdue and Maryland for the most wins in Big Ten history during the 2023-24 season, totaling 34 victories.
• Iowa has ranked in the national top 10 for attendance for the past six seasons.
• The team has claimed four Big Ten Tournament titles in the last seven seasons.
• Iowa has achieved nine consecutive seasons with at least 20 wins, marking a historic streak.

Recent Performance

Since November 2016, the Hawkeyes have maintained a strong home record of 135 wins to 20 losses. In conference play, they have a 96-30 record against Big Ten opponents since the 2019-20 season.

WNBA Success

Since 2019, six Hawkeyes have been selected in the WNBA Draft, including renowned players like Caitlin Clark and Megan Gustafson. This underscores the program’s success in developing top talent.

Coach Jan Jensen

Jan Jensen, who became Iowa’s sixth head coach on May 13, 2024, has made notable strides in her coaching tenure. She is the third coach in the program’s history to secure over 20 wins in her debut season and currently holds a record of 35 wins against 13 losses.

Series History

Iowa leads the all-time series against Northwestern with a commanding 62-18 record. The Hawkeyes are currently on a five-game winning streak against the Wildcats, showcasing their dominance in recent encounters.

Northwestern’s Current Form

The Wildcats enter this game on a challenging eight-game losing streak, struggling since their promising start of 6-0. Senior Grace Sullivan leads the team in scoring, averaging 23 points per game along with 7.5 rebounds. Tayla Thomas is also key, contributing nearly a double-double with averages of 11.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.

The upcoming showdown promises to be an exciting clash, highlighting the fierce competition within the Big Ten as the Hawkeyes aim to continue their success while Northwestern seeks to break its losing streak.