(Iowa City) The Iowa Hawkeyes dominated the Toledo Rockets with a 94-57 victory, using a 28-2 run to establish an early lead.
Hannah Stuelke led with 17 points, going 9/9 from the free-throw line, while Lucy Olsen added 14 points. Sydney Affolter, in her first start post-knee surgery, contributed 11 points. Taylor McCabe came off the bench to score 14 points, highlighting her shooting ability despite being 5/9 overall.
Iowa’s defense was impressive, limiting Toledo to 21 first-half points and forcing 16 turnovers, which led to 20 points for the Hawkeyes. The team’s intensity on defense marks a shift from previous seasons, though Iowa maintained strong scoring efficiency, particularly at the rim (26/37 on layups) and from the free-throw line (28/32). They finished the game with just 8 turnovers, reflecting a well-executed offensive performance.
Iowa is now 3-0 on the season.