Alert Top Story COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | IOWA How did Iowa women’s hoops players react to ‘subpar’ showing in 28-point win over Towson ethan.petrik Nov 3, 2026 3 hrs ago 0 × Ava Heiden & Chit-Chat Wright | Iowa Women's Basketball | Nov. 2 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save IOWA CITY — The Iowa women’s basketball team downed Towson 73-45 in Monday’s season-opening clash at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Iowa women's basketball team hosted Towson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 2 for the 2026-27 season opener. The Hawkeyes won 73-45. ETHAN PETRIK, Quad-City Times kAms6DA:E6 E96 4@>7@CE23=6 >2C8:?[ x@H2VD @776?D:G6 A6C7@C>2?46 =67E A=6?EJ E@ 36 56D:C65[ 2?5 9625 4@249 y2? y6?D6? D2:5 96C A=2J6CD C64@8?:K65 2D >F49 27E6C E96 82>6]k^AmkAm“x H@F=5 =@G6 :E E@ =@@< 36EE6C[” y6?D6? 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What Jan Jensen, Iowa players said after season-opening win over Towson No. 10 Iowa women's basketball opened its season with a 73-45 win over Towson. Here's what Jan Jensen and Hawkeye players had to say afterward.
Meet the Waterloo native helping Iowa women's basketball's stars get better Leo Christensen passed on playing college basketball. Now the Waterloo native is helping Iowa women's basketball centers Ava Heiden and Layla …
Why things came easy to Dani Carnegie in (unofficial) Iowa debut Dani Carnegie made quite the first impression. The Georgia transfer scored 30 points on 11-of-14 shooting as Iowa rolled past Maryville, 124-67.
What Jan Jensen said about Iowa women's basketball lineup after exhibition win Iowa women's basketball debuted its starting five Thursday night, but Jan Jensen made one thing clear: No starting spot is guaranteed.
Why Jan Jensen called early timeout in fourth quarter of Iowa's 57-point exhibition win Iowa led Maryville by 49 points entering the fourth quarter. Three defensive breakdowns later, Jan Jensen had seen enough.
How Journey Houston is finding a new perspective on Iowa athletics Iowa's Journey Houston is getting a different view of Hawkeye athletics, photographing sporting events while balancing her responsibilities on…
What is Iowa women’s basketball’s ‘true ticket’ to success in year three under Jan Jensen? Iowa's players have bonded over movie nights, Halloween scares and cheese curds. Now comes the challenge of turning that togetherness into wha…
Jan Jensen, Hawkeyes preview 2026-27 women's basketball season Iowa women's basketball is less than a month from tipoff. Here's what Jan Jensen and the Hawkeyes had to say about the upcoming season.
Iowa women's basketball sells out season tickets for fourth consecutive year Iowa women’s basketball has sold out season tickets for the fourth consecutive year as the Hawkeyes prepare for the 2026-27 season.
Five-star center Khalia Hartwell commits to Iowa women's basketball Five-star center Khalia Hartwell is a Hawkeye. The South Carolina standout announced her commitment to Iowa on Friday.
Caitlin Clark’s signature shoe revealed at three-day event in Iowa City Caitlin Clark’s first signature shoe has arrived. The Nike Caitlin 1 debuted Thursday in Iowa City with events continuing through Saturday.
Iowa women's hoops unveils 2026-27 non-conference schedule Iowa women’s basketball will visit UConn and play Vanderbilt in Sioux City as part of its 12-game nonconference schedule for 2026-27.
What Jan Jensen, Iowa women's basketball players told us after final open summer practice The Iowa women's basketball team held its final open summer practice on Thursday. The Hawkeyes discussed the process of building chemistry, le…
Iowa’s Journey Houston using All-Freshman snub as motivation ahead of year two with Hawkeyes Journey Houston turned a late-season opportunity into momentum. Now the Iowa sophomore is using an All-Freshman snub as motivation for Year 2.
What Iowa women’s basketball player did Hawkeye assistant call a 'sleeper' After limited playing time at Georgia, Jocelyn Faison says Iowa offers the chance to prove there is more to her game than just defense.
Why Iowa women's basketball is using Taylor Stremlow as its sixth player Taylor Stremlow isn't starting for the Hawkeyes, but her versatility makes her one of Jan Jensen's most valuable options off the bench.