IOWA IOWA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Big Ten ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Carver-Hawkeye Arena has hosted one of college women's basketball's most dangerous offenses this season, with Iowa women's basketball averaging 79.3 points per game while holding opponents to 65.7. Jan Jensen's 14-player roster earned a 20-5 record through the winter campaign, including a dominant 13-1 performance at home that reflects the program's fortress-like setup in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes' 6-1 conference start positions them among Big Ten contenders who must manage the disparity between their suffocating home record and a more vulnerable 7-4 road mark.

Located at the 1847-founded University of Iowa—which enrolls 31,563 students—the women's program operates within one of college basketball's most engaged fanbases. Iowa's 79.3 offensive average stands well above the national median, suggesting Jensen has built a perimeter-oriented attack that can score in bunches. The 13-point margin separating Iowa's PPG from their defensive average indicates the Hawkeyes can win through controlled tempo and efficiency, though their 6-1 conference record leaves meaningful ground to cover against Big Ten rivals who've also started strong in league play.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of Iowa
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationIowa, Iowa
VenueCarver-Hawkeye Arena
Head CoachJan Jensen

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
7Addie DealG
4Kylie FeuerbachG
23Jada GyamfiF
12Layla HaysC
5Ava HeidenC
8Journey HoustonG
13Kennise JohnsonG
32Callie LevinG
55Teagan MallegniG
2Taylor McCabeG
21Emely RodriguezG
1Taylor StremlowG
45Hannah StuelkeF
11Chazadi WrightG

SEASON RECORD

27-7

Overall

18-2

Home

9-5

Away

9-1

Conference

76.2 PPG / 65.2 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4Southern JaguarsW 86-51
Nov 9Evansville Purple AcesW 119-43
Nov 14Drake BulldogsW 100-58
Nov 16Northern Iowa PanthersW 74-41
Nov 21Baylor BearsW 57-52
Nov 23Miami HurricanesW 64-61
Nov 27Western Illinois LeathernecksW 86-69
Nov 30Fairfield StagsW 86-72
Dec 6Rutgers Scarlet KnightsW 79-36
Dec 11Iowa State CyclonesL 69-74
Dec 13Lindenwood LionsW 102-68
Dec 20UConn HuskiesL 64-90
Dec 28Penn State Lady LionsW 99-76
Jan 1Nebraska CornhuskersW 86-76
Jan 6Northwestern WildcatsW 67-58
Jan 11Indiana HoosiersW 56-53
Jan 16Oregon DucksW 74-66
Jan 19Michigan State SpartansW 75-68
Jan 22Maryland TerrapinsW 85-78
Jan 25Ohio State BuckeyesW 91-70
Jan 30USC TrojansL 69-81
Feb 1UCLA BruinsL 65-88
Feb 6Minnesota Golden GophersL 85-91
Feb 12Washington HuskiesW 65-56
Feb 16Nebraska CornhuskersW 80-67
Feb 20Purdue BoilermakersW 83-74
Feb 22Michigan WolverinesW 62-44
Feb 27Illinois Fighting IlliniW 82-78
Mar 1Wisconsin BadgersW 81-52
Mar 6Illinois Fighting IlliniW 64-58
Mar 7Michigan WolverinesW 59-42
Mar 8UCLA BruinsL 45-96
Mar 21Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsW 58-48
Mar 23Virginia CavaliersL 75-83

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Iowa Women's Basketball compete in?
Iowa Iowa Women's Basketball competes in the Big Ten Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Iowa play women's basketball home games?
Iowa Women's Basketball plays home games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa, IA.
Who is the head coach of Iowa Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Iowa Iowa Women's Basketball is Jan Jensen.
When was Iowa Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Iowa Women's Basketball is not currently available.