Hoosiers Hang On to Beat the Hawkeyes

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The nationally-ranked University of Iowa women’s basketball team fell to Indiana, 74-67, on Sunday afternoon inside Carver Hawkeye Arena.

Junior Taylor McCabe went 4-of-5 from behind the arc, leading the Hawkeyes with 15 points, while senior Addi O’Grady added 11 points. The Hawkeyes also dominated the boards, outrebounding the Hoosiers, 38-31.

Indiana took control of the game from the start, going on a 6-0 run. McCabe downed her first three-pointer to give the Hawkeyes their opening points, and junior Hannah Stuelke followed with a layup to bring the score back to within one. The Hoosiers maintained a single-digit lead through the remainder of the first quarter, closing it out with an 18-13 lead.

O’Grady made the first two baskets for the Hawkeyes at the start of the second quarter, bringing the game within one possession. Indiana then went on a 14-2 run to take a double-digit lead over Iowa, forcing an Iowa timeout. Out of the timeout, McCabe hit another three-pointer followed by a layup from O’Grady. The Hawkeyes managed to pull together a 6-0 run to close out the first half, with the Hoosiers leading 36-30.

To start the third quarter, the Hawkeyes narrowed the gap to just two points making it 36-38. However, the Hoosiers responded with a strong run, hitting back-to-back three-pointers to regain their double-digit lead. Despite this, Iowa managed to stay within striking distance by sinking seven free throws down the stretch, ending the quarter at 59-49.

In the final quarter, the Hawkeyes outscored the Hoosiers, 18-15. A crucial steal and a late three-pointer from McCabe brought the Hawkeyes within four points. Despite their strong effort, Indiana managed to hold on to their lead, securing the win.

POSTGAME NOTES
- Freshman Taylor Stremlow grabbed a career-high nine rebounds and five steals while adding seven points.
- Freshman Ava Heiden netted eight points, five rebounds, and career-high three blocks.
- Addi O’Grady recorded double figures for the 13th time this season. (11 pts, 5-7 FG)
- The Hawkeyes outrebounded the Hoosiers, 39-30. 
- Taylor McCabe led Iowa with 15 points (4-5 3FG).
- McCabe has made at least two 3-pointers in four out of six Big Ten contests this season.
- McCabe is 15-of-32 from deep against Big Ten competition.
- O’Grady returned to the starting lineup today.
- Iowa went 19-of-23 (82 percent) from the free throw line.
- The Hawkeyes have outrebounded 15 of their 17 opponents this season.
- The Hawkeyes have played in front of 29 consecutive sell outs at home, the longest streak nationally.

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UP NEXT
The nationally ranked Hawkeyes are set to host Nebraska on Thursday, Jan. 16. Tip-off inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena is set for 6 p.m. (CT) and will air on BTN and the Hawkeye Radio Network.