Sun Nov 24 23:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball Team Faces Washington State in Home Opener

**Iowa City, IA** – The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team, boasting an impressive 5-0 start under new head coach Jan Jensen, will face Washington State Cougars in their home opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena this Sunday at 3 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network (BTN) and the Hawkeye Radio Network.

The Hawkeyes enter the game riding a wave of success. Their 5-0 start matches the best start for Iowa since the 2017-18 season. The team is continuing a legacy of dominance, having achieved four consecutive 20-win seasons, eight straight seasons with 20+ wins (second longest streak in program history), and an astounding 114-30 record since 2020. This success is highlighted by numerous achievements, including:

* **National Attendance:** Ranked in the national top 10 for attendance for the past five seasons.
* **Big Ten Dominance:** Tied the record for most Big Ten wins (34) in a single season in 2023-24, and won four of the last six Big Ten Tournament titles.
* **Offensive Prowess:** Holds the nation’s longest active streak of scoring at least 80 points per game for four consecutive seasons, achieving this feat in 109 games since 2020-21. They are also the only team in the country to average at least 84 points per game over the last four seasons.
* **Assist Records:** Holds the record for most assists per game over seven consecutive seasons (19.5+).

The Hawkeyes return eight letter winners and welcome six newcomers this season. Key individual performances include Addi O’Grady’s consistent double-digit scoring and Lucy Olsen’s strong all-around play.

Washington State, picked second in the West Coast Conference preseason poll, presents a formidable challenge. While the Cougars had to replace key players, three starters return, ensuring a competitive matchup. Coach Ethridge has led WSU to four straight postseason appearances and its first back-to-back 20-win seasons. The all-time series between the two teams is tied 1-1.

This Sunday’s game marks a significant early-season test for the Hawkeyes as they look to continue their impressive winning streak and build upon a season already filled with historical achievements. Fans can listen to the game on the Hawkeye Radio Network with Rob Brooks and Kathryn Reynolds, or watch it on BTN with Sloane Martin and Meghan McKeown.

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