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The University of Iowa women’s basketball team defeated Purdue, 84-63, in its Big Ten home opener on Sunday afternoon inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes improved their record to 11-2.

Box Score

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa women’s basketball team defeated Purdue, 84-63, in its Big Ten home opener on Sunday afternoon inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes improved their record to 11-2.

Senior Addi O'Grady led the team with 12 points and three rebounds and junior Hannah Stuelke contributed with nine points and six rebounds. Sydney Affolter showcased her all-around game with nine points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Additionally, freshman Ava Heiden added a near double-double with nine points and eight rebounds.

In the first quarter, Iowa came out strong offensively, leading Purdue, 27-13 by the end of the period. The Hawkeyes shot 66.7% from the field, with Olsen scoring six points and Stremlow contributing five points and two assists. Iowa also dominated the boards, out-rebounding Purdue, 12-6. The Hawkeyes ended the quarter on an 11-2 scoring run.

In the second quarter, Iowa extended their lead to 50-32 by halftime. Although Purdue managed to close the gap to within six points with an 11-3 run to start the quarter. Iowa pulled away again, led by Guyton's seven points, including a three-pointer and a layup. Affolter added five points and three rebounds, helping Iowa finish the half on a 15-3 run.

Purdue came out firing early in the period cutting Iowa's lead to just eight. However, Iowa responded led by O'Grady and Stuelke, who combined for 11 points in the quarter. Heading into the final quarter, Feuerbach capped the quarter with a three-pointer to maintain a comfortable lead, 66-47.

The final quarter Iowa sealed the victory with an 18-16 edge over Purdue. The Hawkeye bench played a significant role, contributing 15 points to give Iowa its largest lead of the game was 27 points, achieved late in the fourth quarter, ensuring a 84-63 win.

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POSTGAME NOTES
- Taylor Stremlow netted a career-high nine points, four rebounds, three steals, and two assists.
- Lucy Olsen and Sydney Affolter tied for a team-high six assists.
- Addi O’Grady had a team-best 12 points.
- Seven Hawkeyes had seven or more points.
- Ava Heiden led Iowa with eight rebounds.
- Heiden was a perfect 4-of-4 from the field.
- Affolter finished today’s game with nine points, seven rebounds, and six assists.
- Iowa is 38-2 inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena over the past three seasons.
- Iowa has won 19 in a row on its home floor.
- Carver-Hawkeye Arena has been sold out for 28 consecutive games, the longest active streak nationally.
- Iowa is 56-19 in Big Ten play over the last four seasons.
- The Hawkeyes have won nine straight against Purdue.
- With the win, Iowa tied the all-time series, 40-40.
- Iowa closed the first half on a 15-3 run and making six of its last eight from the field.
- In the first half, the Hawkeyes outscored the Boilers, 30-10 in the paint.
- The Hawkeyes also closed the third quarter on a 13-0 run.
- For the first time this season, Iowa has recorded back-to-back outings of 20+ assists.
- O’Grady has been in double figures in 10 games after having just two total games scoring in double figures over her previous two seasons.
- The Hawkeyes are 123-16 in Iowa City dating back to Nov. 11, 2016.
- UI is 74-24 when recording 20+ assists in a single game since the beginning of the 2020-21 season.
- Since the start of the 2020-21 season, Iowa leads the nation with 111 games of 80+ points.
- Iowa has won 97 games when scoring 80+ points since 2020.

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The nationally ranked Hawkeyes will hit the road to face Penn State on New Years Day. Tip-off inside Bryce Jordan Center is set for Noon (CT) and will broadcast on BTN+ (subscription required) and the Hawkeye Radio Network.