Iowa women's basketball: No. 3 Hawkeyes push for top of Big Ten with visits to Northwestern, Maryland

Iowa women's basketball team defeats Nebraska 92-73. Caitlin Clark scores 38 points. Next up: Northwestern and Maryland. Will they win?

Iowa guard Kate Martin made a shot during a women's basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and Nebraska in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes emerged victorious over the Cornhuskers with a score of 92-73.

The No. 3 Iowa women's basketball team, with an overall record of 19-2, is determined to climb to the top of the Big Ten. They are scheduled to face Northwestern on Jan. 31 and Maryland on Feb. 3.

In their previous game, the Hawkeyes defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 92-73, moving up from fifth to third in the AP Poll. Despite a slow start, Iowa gained momentum in the third quarter, showcasing improved ball movement and a strong defense.

Caitlin Clark, who scored 38 points in the game, is expected to be a key player in the upcoming match against the Northwestern Wildcats. Northwestern, with a record of 7-13, is allowing an average of 82 points per game, presenting an opportunity for Iowa's offense.

The Wildcats have shown glimpses of offensive potential, with an impressive 36 percent success rate in three-pointers and nearly 80 percent success in free throws. However, they are struggling with turnovers and rebounding, which Iowa aims to capitalize on.

Following their game against Northwestern, the Hawkeyes will travel to Maryland to face the Terrapins. Maryland, with an overall record of 12-8, has a solid scoring average of 80.5 points per game and a strong rebounding performance.

Forward Shyanne Sellers leads the Terrapins with 15.4 points per game, while guard Bri McDaniel and Brinae Alexander also pose threats to the Hawkeyes with their scoring abilities. Iowa will need to focus on defense and ball protection to secure a victory against Maryland.

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