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Hawkeyes Bounce Back After Road Warrior Status
27 Nov
Summary
- Iowa women's basketball team won two road games against ranked opponents.
- Starting point guard Chit Chat Wright suffered a concussion during the trip.
- The team hosts Western Illinois and faces home games before Iowa State.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team has returned to Iowa City following a triumphant 2-0 road trip to Florida, securing victories against the then-No. 7 Baylor Bears and the unranked Miami Hurricanes. Despite the successful outing, the team faced challenges, losing starting point guard Chit Chat Wright to a concussion, which impacted their performance against Miami.
In the game against Miami, the Hawkeyes struggled offensively, failing to score any field goals in the final eight minutes, though key players Ava Heiden and Hannah Stuelke showed dominance. Coach Jan Jensen's rotation was also tightened, with limited minutes for bench players, a factor expected to change for upcoming home contests.
The Hawkeyes are now set to host Western Illinois Leathernecks at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. This game is seen as an opportunity to stabilize their play and refine their strategies before their significant conference matchup against rival Iowa State. The team anticipates increased participation from their bench players in these home games.
