Iowa Hawkeyes Triumph Over Ohio State
In a commanding performance, the No. 10 Iowa Hawkeyes triumphed over their Big Ten rival, No. 12 Ohio State, with a score of 91-70 on Sunday, marking their eighth consecutive victory. Freshman player Addie Deal led the scoring for Iowa, contributing a season-high 20 points, while star forward Hannah Stuelke recorded an impressive double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds. Ava Heiden also added 18 points to the team’s total. This win solidifies Iowa’s position at the top of the Big Ten standings with a commendable season record of 18-2 and remains undefeated in the conference at 9-0.
Game Highlights
The Hawkeyes controlled the game, leading by as much as 23 points during the second half and showcasing a robust offense with a shooting percentage of 57.8%. In contrast, they limited Ohio State to just 34.8% from the field while dominating on the boards with a 48-30 rebounding advantage. Iowa’s bench also played a significant role, outscoring Ohio State’s substitutes 33 to 3. Chazadi Wright contributed to the victory with a solid 14 points.
Injury Update
Despite the strong showing, Iowa suffered a setback early on when senior guard Taylor McCabe sustained a knee injury in the opening moments of the game. McCabe, a key player who averages 8.5 points and leads the team with 49 three-pointers, was swiftly taken off the court and later returned to the bench with an ice pack.
First Half Performance
The Hawkeyes began to establish control in the first half, going on a decisive 16-3 run to finish the first quarter with a lead of 24-14. They continued to build momentum with another 13-2 scoring run late in the second quarter, setting the halftime score at 48-32 in their favor.
Ohio State’s Standout Players
For the Buckeyes, Jaloni Cambridge was the standout player, scoring 26 points and pulling down 10 rebounds, while Chance Gray and Ava Watson added 16 and 10 points respectively. Ohio State, who falls to 18-3 with a 7-2 record in the Big Ten, saw their seven-game winning streak come to an end.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Iowa will travel to Los Angeles next to face USC on Thursday, while Ohio State will play host to Wisconsin on the same day.
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