In an exciting Thanksgiving Day matchup, the University of Iowa women’s basketball team secured a hard-fought victory over Rhode Island, 69-62. The win improves Iowa’s record to an impressive 7-0 start to the season.
Three Hawkeyes stood out in the game with double-digit figures, led by senior Addi O’Grady with 18 points, junior Hannah Stuelke with 13 points, and senior Kylie Feuerbach with 12 points. The game started strong for Iowa, taking an early lead in the first quarter, but Rhode Island fought back to take a narrow lead at halftime.
The third quarter was a back-and-forth battle, with six lead changes and four ties, before Iowa went on a dominant 12-0 run in the fourth quarter to secure the win. O’Grady continued to shine in the paint, scoring a quarter-high 10 points. The Hawkeyes’ defense outrebounded the Rams in the final stretch.
The win marks Iowa’s 7-0 start under head coach Jan Jensen, tying for the fourth-best start in program history. The team looks ahead to their next matchup against BYU in the Cancun Challenge on Friday.
Fans can follow the Iowa women’s basketball team on social media for news and updates throughout the season. The game against BYU will be streamed on FloCollege, with coverage also available on the Hawkeye Radio Network.
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