Iowa Women’s Basketball Dominates Penn State, Prepares for New Year’s Day Clash with Nebraska
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The University of Iowa women’s basketball team continued its winning streak, defeating Penn State 83-72 on December 29th, 2023. The Hawkeyes extended their impressive record against the Nittany Lions and showcased strong individual performances, setting the stage for a new Year’s Day showdown with No. 20 Nebraska. https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2023/12/29/womens-basketball-hawkeyes-defeat-penn-state-83-72
Key Player Performances
Several Hawkeyes contributed to the victory, with notable performances from:
* Stuelke: Reached double-digit scoring for the fourth consecutive game and tenth time overall this season.
* Taylor Stremlow: Achieved a career-high 14 points, along with four assists, three rebounds, and two steals. She has now scored 10+ points in four games this season.
* Chit-Chat Wright: Led the team with six assists and added 16 points,marking her sixth double-figure scoring game as a Hawkeye.
* Journey Houston: Recorded her first career double-double with 11 points and a career-best 11 rebounds.
* Addie Deal: scored 13 points,her third career game reaching double figures.
Team Dominance and Streaks
Iowa’s victory over Penn State wasn’t just a win; it was a continuation of meaningful team achievements:
* Winning Streak: The Hawkeyes have now won 12 consecutive games against Penn State.
* Double-Digit victories: Iowa has defeated the Nittany Lions by double digits in 11 straight games, dating back to february 3, 2019.
* Home Court Advantage: The team extended its home winning streak to nine games, and have won all seven home contests this season by 10+ points.
* Sellout Crowd: Iowa has played in front of 43 consecutive sold-out home games, the longest streak nationally.
* Historical Success: Since November 11, 2016, the Hawkeyes boast a record of 133-20 in Iowa City.
* Big Ten Prowess: Iowa is 95-30 against Big Ten opponents as the 2019-20 season.
* High-Scoring offense: The Hawkeyes are 18-1 when scoring 80+ points under head coach jan Jensen.
* Assist Success: Iowa improved to 87-7 when recording 20+ assists since the 2020-21 season.
* Combined Offense: Since 2018-19, the Hawkeyes are 103-6 when registering 80+ points and 20+ assists in the same game.
Looking Ahead: Nebraska on New Year’s day
The nationally ranked Hawkeyes will face a tough test on New Year’s day,hosting No. 20 nebraska at 1 p.m. CT in Iowa City. The game will be broadcast on BTN and the Hawkeye Radio Network. https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2023/12/29/womens-basketball-hawkeyes-defeat-penn-state-83-72
Key Takeaways:
* Iowa continues to dominate Penn State, extending a long winning streak.
* Multiple Hawkeyes had standout individual performances.
* The team maintains an impressive home record and benefits from strong fan support.
* A challenging matchup against No. 20 Nebraska awaits on New Year’s Day.
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