Hawkeyes hold on for their tenth win

8:26 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

FINAL: 92-86 Iowa

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Even though things got a bit dicey in the final frame, Iowa regrouped late, held on and won its tenth game of the season.

UNI gave the Hawkeyes a tough test, led by Maya McDermott with 30 points.

Iowa was led by Lucy Olsen with 21 points, six rebounds and seven assists.

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Q4 13.3, 89-86 Iowa – UNI is not dead yet

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UNI scored a triple and made it a one possession game.

Iowa ball comes out of timeout.

8:21 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

Q4 20.2, 89-83 Iowa – Execution of the Hawkeyes

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Iowa showed everything down the home stretch and seemed to build a lead big enough to secure the win.

Some free throws and plays from Hannah Stuelke put Iowa in a more comfortable situation.

8:17 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

Q4 1:30, 85-81 Iowa – Until the end

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McCabe and Olsen ran the offense down the stretch, while Maya McDermott had up to 30 points for UNI.

This game has turned into a great battle for the “state championship”.

8:07 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

Q4 6:44, 74-70 Iowa – We have a game!

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Even though it looked like Iowa was going to get away early, UNI kept fighting and kept the game close as we approached crunch time.

One of the Hawkeyes’ problems this half was fouling. They sent the Panthers to the line 14 times, including 10 times after shooting just six free throws in the first half.

Iowa, on the other hand, only shot 10 free throws in the game.

The UNI guard tandem has also begun to take power.

7:57 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

End 3: 70-62 Iowa – The Hawkeyes go cold

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Iowa didn’t score for nearly three minutes to end that frame. Taylor McCabe did a good job of keeping the Hawkeyes afloat tonight, going 4-5 from deep.

Addison O’Grady and Hannah Stuelke were neutralized in the quarter. Iowa needs to find a way to dominate the game again or really buckle down defensively and maintain its cushion. UNI’s guards have gotten going and have the momentum.

7:44 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

F3 4:42, 62-55 Iowa – Who will fill in for Hawkeyes?

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It’s Lucy Olsen or bust in this quarter for the Hawkeyes. Only one other player fired a shot.

Iowa must find a way to recapture the team-oriented offense it employed early in the game.

But we thank UNI for their renewed commitment to defense and for not rolling over.

7:40 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

Q3 5:49, 60-51 Iowa – UNI fights back

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UNI capitalized on a couple of big runs early in this third quarter to cut its deficit to single digits.

Iowa, meanwhile, has already committed four turnovers in less than five minutes and can’t get anyone going other than Lucy Olsen, who has scored all seven of the Hawkeyes’ points so far in the game.

You have to slow down, feed the big guys and take care of the ball.

7:32 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

The second half is underway!

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Action has resumed on the court as the Hawkeyes look to close out this game.

7:16 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

Halftime: 53-37 Iowa – It’s the O’Grady Show!

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Addison O’Grady may have had her best half of the season. She scored a total of 12 points, including 10 in the second quarter.

Between her and Hannah Stuelke and to some extent Sydney Affolter, Iowa has a significant advantage in pain and should continue to take advantage of it.

The Hawkeyes also dominate with a 23-13 lead.

Overall, a very encouraging half for the Hawkeyes.

7:08 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

Q2 4:59, 35-23 Iowa – Panthers wake up

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A 6-0 UNI run forced a Jan Jensen timeout.

Iowa is still playing well, but the Panthers have now started hitting some threes and may have gotten a boost in energy and confidence.

The Hawkeyes need to regroup and keep pushing.

7:01 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

Q2 7:48, 32-14 Iowa – Hawkeyes roll

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A quick 9-2 run by Iowa early in the second frame forced another UNI timeout.

It looks like the Hawkeyes want to end this game early (Christmas pun intended).

Addison O’Grady, Hannah Stuelke and Teagan Mallegni all lead with six points.

6:54 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

End 1: 23-12 Iowa – Always Hawkeyes

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Almost every Hawkeye that has played so far has scored, but the Hawkeyes were a little cold from the floor in the final half of the frame.

Still, Iowa set the tone early and is in full control. UNI tried to change that through a press defense and the Hawkeyes seem unfazed. It’s also good to see that Iowa only committed three turnovers despite the increased defensive pressure that gave the team a boost earlier this season.

6:39 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

Q1 5:58, 12-6 Iowa – Hawkeyes come out strong

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Great start for Iowa as Lucy Olsen made a good mid-range shot and Hannah Stuelke made a great pass to Sydney Affolter for a 3-pointer.

Stuelke then made his presence felt on the offensive glass and parried a missed triple from Kylie Feuerbach for a putback layup. Stülke could be in for a big night.

Then Taylor McCabe came off the bench and hit a quick three-pointer.

All around a great start for Jan Jensen’s group.

6:31 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

The game is underway!

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The teams tipped off at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

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Starters for tonight

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Iowa

Lucy Olsen
Hannah Stülke
Sydney Affolter
Kylie Feuerbach
Addison O’Grady

UNI

Maya McDermott
Kayba Laube
Ryley Goebel
Shateah Wetering
Elise Jaeger

6:00 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

Videos from the Iowa women’s basketball legend

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Check out the latest news and comments from former Hawkeyes icon Lisa Bluder:

5:30 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

The perfect basketball Christmas gift for women in Iowa

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Looking for a gift for a big Hawkeyes fan in your life?

Check out our book by Caitlin Clark:

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5:00 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

Iowa vs. UNI game preview

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Check out three things to watch for in the Hawkeyes game tonight:

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4:30 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

Buy Caitlin Clark jersey retirement tickets

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Check out how to purchase tickets for the big event below:

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4:00 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

Caitlin Clark jersey retirement

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In case you missed it, Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 jersey will be retired later this season.

Info below:

More:Iowa women’s basketball retires Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 jersey against JuJu Watkins and USC

3:31 p.m. CT December 20, 2024

What time does Iowa play UNI today?

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Date:Friday, December 20th
Start time:6:30 p.m. (CT)
Location: Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City

3:31 p.m. CT December 20, 2024