Iowa women’s basketball wins Cy-Hawk duel against Iowa State

IOWA CITY — What it lacked in basketball beauty, Wednesday’s Cy-Hawk showdown made up for in classic in-state intensity. This fierce women’s basketball rivalry needs little to thrive.

Missed three-pointers, jarring free throws and a sluggish offense did nothing to derail this shaky contest at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, a venue where Iowa women’s basketball has been dominating of late as Iowa State hit the road. Two teams looking for their first win desperately needed this win.

The friendly noise brought the Hawkeyes home.

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Despite a double-digit deficit at the end of the third quarter, which was spent mostly on comebacks, Iowa rallied for a 75-69 victory over the Cyclones with a resilient final period. On a night where both programs drained the tank, Iowa crossed the finish line in impressive fashion.