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| OPPONENT | #10 Iowa vs. #15 Maryland |
| LOCATION | Xfinity Center - College Park, Md. |
| DATE | Thursday, Jan. 22 |
| TIP-OFF | 5 p.m. (CT) |
| RADIO | Hawkeye Radio Network |
| STREAMING | Peacock |
WBB Preview – Hawkeyes Travel to #15 Maryland
The nationally ranked Hawkeyes are set to travel to No. 15 Maryland on Thursday.
FOLLOW LIVE
Radio: Games air on the Hawkeye Radio Network with Rob Brooks (pxp) and Kathryn Reynolds (color) on the call. The network includes more than 40 stations that blanket the state of Iowa and include portions of Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin. The Hawkeye Radio Network includes a 30-minute pregame show.
How 2 Watch: Thursday's tilt will air on Peacock. Aja Ellison (pxp) and Zora Stephenson (color) will call the action.
PROGRAM QUICK HITS
» Iowa was the first program in the Big Ten conference to compete in back-to-back National Championships. (2023 and 2024)
» Iowa (2023-24) tied Purdue (1998-99) and Maryland (2014-15) for most wins in B1G history in 2023-24. (34)
» Iowa has been ranked in the national attendance top 10 each of the past six seasons. (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019)
» Iowa won four of the last seven Big Ten Tournament titles (2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024).
» Iowa has earned nine straight 20-win seasons, which is the second longest streak in program history. (1984-94)
» The Hawkeyes are 137-20 in Iowa City dating back to Nov. 11, 2016.
» Iowa is 100-30 against Big Ten foes since the 2019-20 season.
» Six Hawkeyes drafted have been into the WNBA since 2019, following Kathleen Doyle, Megan Gustafson, Monika Czinano, Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin and Lucy Olsen.
» Iowa has had at least one First Team All-Big Ten honoree in nine straight seasons dating back to 2017.
» Jan Jensen became Iowa’s sixth head coach in program history on May 13, 2024.
» Jensen is the third coach in Iowa women’s basketball history to notch 20+ wins in her first season.
» Jensen surpassed Lisa Bluder and now has the second most wins by a head coach in their first season at the University of Iowa. (23)
» Jensen owns a 39-13 record and a 17-8 conference mark at Iowa.
FROM 30,000 FEET
» Iowa has made postseason tournament appearances in 23 of the last 25 seasons, receiving 19 NCAA Tournament and four WNIT bids.
» The 2025-26 Hawkeyes have nine freshmen and sophomores, which is the most since 2012-13.
» Iowa is eyeing its first 8-0 start in Big Ten play since 1995-96. (12-0)
SERIES HISTORY
» The Terps lead the all-time series, 12-7.
» Iowa has won three out of the last five matchups.
SCOUTING MARYLAND
» The Terrapins (17-3, 5-3) have lost two out of their last three games, most recently against No. 3 UCLA, 97-67 last Sunday.
» Maryland is 12-1 at home this season.
» Oluchi Okananwa continued her impressive debut season in the Big Ten with 25 points, five rebounds, and two steals against the Bruins. She's scored in double figures in all but three of her games this season, and has scored 20+ points eight times this season. She currently ranks in the top-10 in the conference in points, field goals, free throws, offensive rebounds, and steals.
Radio: Games air on the Hawkeye Radio Network with Rob Brooks (pxp) and Kathryn Reynolds (color) on the call. The network includes more than 40 stations that blanket the state of Iowa and include portions of Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin. The Hawkeye Radio Network includes a 30-minute pregame show.
How 2 Watch: Thursday's tilt will air on Peacock. Aja Ellison (pxp) and Zora Stephenson (color) will call the action.
PROGRAM QUICK HITS
» Iowa was the first program in the Big Ten conference to compete in back-to-back National Championships. (2023 and 2024)
» Iowa (2023-24) tied Purdue (1998-99) and Maryland (2014-15) for most wins in B1G history in 2023-24. (34)
» Iowa has been ranked in the national attendance top 10 each of the past six seasons. (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019)
» Iowa won four of the last seven Big Ten Tournament titles (2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024).
» Iowa has earned nine straight 20-win seasons, which is the second longest streak in program history. (1984-94)
» The Hawkeyes are 137-20 in Iowa City dating back to Nov. 11, 2016.
» Iowa is 100-30 against Big Ten foes since the 2019-20 season.
» Six Hawkeyes drafted have been into the WNBA since 2019, following Kathleen Doyle, Megan Gustafson, Monika Czinano, Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin and Lucy Olsen.
» Iowa has had at least one First Team All-Big Ten honoree in nine straight seasons dating back to 2017.
» Jan Jensen became Iowa’s sixth head coach in program history on May 13, 2024.
» Jensen is the third coach in Iowa women’s basketball history to notch 20+ wins in her first season.
» Jensen surpassed Lisa Bluder and now has the second most wins by a head coach in their first season at the University of Iowa. (23)
» Jensen owns a 39-13 record and a 17-8 conference mark at Iowa.
FROM 30,000 FEET
» Iowa has made postseason tournament appearances in 23 of the last 25 seasons, receiving 19 NCAA Tournament and four WNIT bids.
» The 2025-26 Hawkeyes have nine freshmen and sophomores, which is the most since 2012-13.
» Iowa is eyeing its first 8-0 start in Big Ten play since 1995-96. (12-0)
SERIES HISTORY
» The Terps lead the all-time series, 12-7.
» Iowa has won three out of the last five matchups.
SCOUTING MARYLAND
» The Terrapins (17-3, 5-3) have lost two out of their last three games, most recently against No. 3 UCLA, 97-67 last Sunday.
» Maryland is 12-1 at home this season.
» Oluchi Okananwa continued her impressive debut season in the Big Ten with 25 points, five rebounds, and two steals against the Bruins. She's scored in double figures in all but three of her games this season, and has scored 20+ points eight times this season. She currently ranks in the top-10 in the conference in points, field goals, free throws, offensive rebounds, and steals.