Kyle Huesmann
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Kyle Huesmann
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Iowa Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Soccer and Field Hockey for HawkeyeReport and On3 Sports.
NEW: Four numbers to know ahead of Iowa-Michigan WBB (On3+)

I dug into the numbers behind Michigan's 22-4 record, so you don't have to.

Take a look at the most important stats to know ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Wolverines.

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Four numbers to know ahead of Iowa-Michigan WBB
After a three-game losing streak caused some brief tension, the Iowa Women’s Basketball team has rattled off three consecutive wins to set up what should be an electric atmosphere at Carver-Hawkeye Ar...
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February 20, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Big Ten WBB Tournament Scenarios: Evaluating the Hawkeyes Potential Outcomes

The Hawkeyes have nearly locked up a double bye, but there's still much to discuss.

Where Iowa sits and what the projections are calling for with 3 games left to play.

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Big Ten WBB Tournament Scenarios: Evaluating the Hawkeyes Potential Outcomes
Just eight days ago, tensions were rising. The Iowa Women’s Basketball team was in the midst of a three-game losing streak and the fanbase was starting to wonder if it was the start of a late season t...
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February 20, 2026 at 2:38 PM
NEW:

Iowa Women's Basketball still sits as a 3 seed in the latest ESPN Bracketology projection with their 21-5 overall record.

The Hawkeyes face Michigan on Sunday at Carver.
February 20, 2026 at 2:34 PM
NEW: Hawkeyes ride a strong first half to a win over Purdue

- A 51-point half carries the Hawkeyes to a win

- Taylor Stremlow puts up a career-high 19 points in the first half

- Ava Heiden adds a double-double 21 pts, 13 reb

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Hawkeyes ride a strong first half to a win over Purdue
The Iowa Women's Basketball team put up 51 first half points en route to an 83-74 win over Purdue on Thursday night in West Lafayette.
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February 20, 2026 at 2:56 AM
BOX SCORE RECAP: Hawkeyes hangs on to beat Purdue

- Taylor Stremlow puts up 19 first half points for another career-high

- Ava Heiden records a double-double 21 points and 13 boards

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BOX SCORE RECAP: Hawkeyes hangs on to beat Purdue
HawkeyeReport breaks down the final box score from the Hawkeyes 83-74 win over Purdue on Thursday night in West Lafayette.
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February 20, 2026 at 1:58 AM
FINAL SCORE

#13 Iowa 83
Purdue 74

Ava Heiden - 21 pts, 13 reb, 3 ast
Taylor Stremlow - 19 pts, 3 reb, 8 ast
Journey Houston - 16 pts, 5 reb
Kylie Feuerbach - 10 pts, 2 ast
February 20, 2026 at 1:49 AM
32.4 4Q - Timeout Iowa

Iowa 82
Purdue 72

Kiki Smith three-pointer cuts the deficit to ten points.
February 20, 2026 at 1:44 AM
3:06 4Q - Timeout Purdue

Iowa 81
Purdue 67

Addie Deal three-pointer. That was a big one.

The Hawkeyes haven't played well in the second half, but they still are in plenty of control.
February 20, 2026 at 1:38 AM
The late shot clock basket by Ava Heiden does not count after review. So, she's back to 21 points.

Iowa lead is 69-57 with 7:29 to play.
February 20, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Tara Daye is going to have to come out of the game for Purdue. She seems to be in quite a bit of pain.
February 20, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Couple of big buckets by Ava Heiden to answer the Nya Smith three-pointer. She's got 23 points.

Iowa up 71-57.
February 20, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Three fouls on Ava Heiden. Can't get a fourth before the media timeout.
February 20, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Four fouls on Lana McCarthy.
February 20, 2026 at 1:22 AM
End of the Third Quarter

Iowa 66
Purdue 52

Hawkeyes still with work to do to close this out. An 11-0 run for Purdue helped them get back within a reasonable distance.
February 20, 2026 at 1:20 AM
As exciting as the first half was offensively, the Hawkeyes need to lock back in here and finish this out.

Boilermakers are within 61-50 with 2:33 left in the third quarter.
February 20, 2026 at 1:15 AM
4:11 3Q - Media Timeout

Iowa 61
Purdue 45

Boilers with a 6-0 run to cut the lead to 16 points. Stremlow (19) and Heiden (17) both on the doorstep of 20-point nights.
February 20, 2026 at 1:10 AM
HALFTIME

Iowa 51
Purdue 32

Taylor Stremlow - 19 pts, 5/5 3PT, 3 ast
Ava Heiden - 9 pts, 6 reb
Kylie Feuerbach - 8 pts
Journey Houston - 8 pts
February 20, 2026 at 12:45 AM
4:32 2Q - Timeout Purdue

Iowa 45
Purdue 19

YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS TAYLOR STREMLOW.

She's 5-of-5 from three-point range and has a career-high 19 points.
February 20, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Taylor Stremlow is having a night. Another three-pointer. She's got 13 points.

Iowa up 38-15.
February 20, 2026 at 12:32 AM
8:18 2Q - Timeout Purdue

Iowa 35
Purdue 14

Kylie Feuerbach with back-to-back triples. Hawkeyes are absolutely dominating.
February 20, 2026 at 12:26 AM
End of the First Quarter

Iowa 29
Purdue 14

The Boilermakers have no answer on defense, and the Hawkeyes are averaging a sizzling 1.813 points per possession.

Heiden and Stremlow have combined for 19 points.
February 20, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Oh my Taylor Stremlow with another three-pointer. She's got 10 points.

Iowa leads 24-14.
February 20, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Two fouls on Layla Hays. Ava Heiden back in.
February 20, 2026 at 12:15 AM
4:47 1Q - Media Timeout

Iowa 17
Purdue 10

Taylor Stremlow leads the way with 7 points. Ava Heiden is 3-for-3 and has 6 points.
February 20, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Ava Heiden and Taylor Stremlow with 4 points apiece. Iowa leads 10-4.
February 20, 2026 at 12:05 AM