IOWA CITY — The Iowa women's basketball team opened its two-game homestand with an 85-80 win over Northwestern on Tuesday.
Iowa's Hannah Stuelke, right, battles for a rebound with Northwestern's Taylor Williams, left, during the second half of an NCAA women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
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Northwestern's Caileigh Walsh, left, gathers a rebound over Iowa's Sydney Affolter, middle, and Wildcats teammate Xamiya Walton, right, during the second half Tuesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa's Lucy Olsen, right, takes a shot over Northwestern's Taylor Williams, left, during the second half of an NCAA women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
Photos: Iowa women's basketball beats Northwestern
Iowa head coach Jan Jensen makes a call to her team during the first half of an NCAA women's basketball game against Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
The Iowa Spirit Squad leads the Iowa women's basketball team onto the court before an NCAA women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
Northwestern's Grace Sullivan, right, attempts a layup while Iowa's Lucy Olsen, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
Northwestern's Grace Sullivan, left, attempts a jumpshot while Iowa's Addison O'Grady, right, during the first half of an NCAA women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Hannah Stuelke, left, goes up for a rebound against Northwestern's Caileigh Walsh, right, during the first half of an NCAA women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Aaliyah Guyton celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the first half against Northwestern on Tuesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa's Lucy Olsen, right, drives towards the basket while Northwestern's Taylor Williams, left, defends during the second half of an NCAA women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Sydney Affolter, right, eyes the hoop while Northwestern's Xamiya Walton, left, defends during the second half of an NCAA women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
Northwestern's Caileigh Walsh, left, gathers a rebound over Iowa's Sydney Affolter, middle, and Wildcats teammate Xamiya Walton, right, during the second half Tuesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa's Hannah Stuelke gathers for a layup during a game against Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 28.
Iowa's Lucy Olsen, right, takes a shot over Northwestern's Taylor Williams, left, during the second half of an NCAA women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Sydney Affolter attempts a three-pointer during the second half of an NCAA women's basketball game against Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Hannah Stuelke, right, battles for a rebound with Northwestern's Taylor Williams, left, during the second half of an NCAA women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Aaliyah Guyton celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the first half against Northwestern on Tuesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Iowa's Sydney Affolter, right, eyes the hoop while Northwestern's Xamiya Walton, left, defends during the second half of an NCAA women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Sydney Affolter, right, eyes the hoop while Northwestern's Xamiya Walton, left, defends during the second half of an NCAA women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
Iowa's Taylor Stremlow celebrates after recording an assist during the first half of an NCAA women's basketball game against Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
Ethan Petrik is a University of Iowa beat writer for the Lee Enterprises network. Follow him on X or send him an email at ethan.petrik@wcfcourier.com.
