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Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball Gears Up for 2026-27 Season
17 Jun
Summary
- Iowa's women's basketball team opens 2026-27 season November 2.
- The Hawkeyes face Towson as their opening opponent at home.
- New talent, including McKenna Woliczko, joins the roster.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program is set to begin its 2026-27 season, aiming for a significant improvement after a Round of 32 exit in the previous NCAA Tournament. This upcoming season marks the third under head coach Jan Jensen, with expectations mounting for the team to advance beyond the Sweet Sixteen.
The Hawkeyes will commence their campaign on Monday, November 2, 2026, hosting the Towson Tigers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Towson, from the CAA, concluded their last season with a 17-14 record. Iowa and Towson have a limited history, having met only once before in 2019.
This season's roster features new additions, including transfers and a strong recruiting class, highlighted by five-star wing McKenna Woliczko. The season opener against Towson presents a valuable chance for Coach Jensen and her staff to blend new players and rotations, especially following the departure of veteran players. The team seeks to maintain its presence in the national women's college basketball landscape.
In addition to the Towson matchup, Iowa will face Vanderbilt in a high-profile non-conference game in Sioux City. These early games serve as important opportunities for team cohesion before entering a favorable Big Ten conference schedule. The home opener also presents a chance for fans to pack Carver-Hawkeye Arena and support the team as the basketball season commences.
