NCAAW: Why “all’s not lost” even as Iowa suffers third-straight loss

The No. 23 Iowa Hawkeyes suffered a 74-67 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers, marking their third consecutive Big Ten defeat in two weeks.

Iowa never led or tied the game, shooting poorly from the field and the 3-point line while committing 14 turnovers.

On the other hand, the Hoosiers shot well and had three players score in double figures, with Yarden Garzon leading the way with 21 points.

Despite some comeback efforts, the Hawkeyes couldn’t contain Indiana’s 3-point shooting.

Coach Jan Jensen remains optimistic about her team’s ability to overcome their challenges.

Jensen praised her team’s efforts and emphasized the need to focus on improvement for future games.

She acknowledged the ups and downs of working with a young team and expressed confidence in their potential.

Jensen’s frustration peaked after a controversial technical foul call, drawing attention from the crowd and players like Caitlin Clark.

Despite the loss, Iowa’s bench showed promise, with standout performances from Taylor McCabe and Taylor Stremlow.

The Hawkeyes outperformed the Hoosiers in several key areas, including bench points, rebounds, and points off turnovers.

They also improved their free throw shooting from previous games.

McCabe reflected on the team’s recent losses, emphasizing the need for grit and determination in future games.

She highlighted the team’s readiness to battle in close games and bounce back from setbacks.

The starters contributed to the effort, with Addison O’Grady, Lucy Olsen, Hannah Stuelke, and Sydney Affolter making valuable contributions.

The Hawkeyes will face Nebraska in their next game at home on Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. ET.