Despite a tough loss to Tennessee, the Iowa women’s basketball team remains in the USA TODAY Sports Women’s Basketball Coaches Poll. The Hawkeyes suffered their first loss of the season in a 78-68 game against the Volunteers, with senior guard Lucy Olsen scoring 23 points and senior center Addison O’Grady registering a double-double. Iowa slid four spots to No. 24 in the poll, while Tennessee entered at No. 18.
Upcoming games for Iowa include a match against No. 17 Iowa State and a clash with No. 19 Michigan State. UCLA holds the top spot in the poll, with USC, Maryland, Ohio State, and Illinois also ranked. The Big Ten has Michigan and Nebraska receiving votes.
The latest poll rankings show UCLA in first place, followed by UConn, South Carolina, LSU, and USC. Maryland, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Duke, and Oklahoma round out the top ten. Notable Big Ten teams in the rankings include Maryland, Ohio State, Iowa, and Illinois.
In a season full of competitive matchups, the Iowa women’s basketball team continues to face tough opponents as they aim to climb back up the rankings. Stay tuned for more coverage by following @HawkeyesWire on social media for the latest news and updates on the team.
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