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Iowa vs. Ashland: Watch Time & TV Channel for Women’s Basketball

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor October 30, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Iowa⁢ Women’s Basketball to Host Ashland in Exhibition ⁤Game Tonight

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa women’s basketball team will begin its 2024-25 season with an exhibition game⁣ against Ashland University tonight, Thursday, Oct. ⁤30, ⁤at 6:30 p.m. CT at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes, featuring a roster with nine underclassmen, will ⁤use the game to prepare for the upcoming regular season.

Ashland‌ enters ⁤the contest ranked No. 6 in the WBCA preseason Division⁤ II ‌poll, boasting a 32-4 record from last season adn a national⁣ title game appearance. This exhibition provides Iowa an early test against a highly-ranked opponent.

How to watch Iowa ⁤vs. ashland

* ⁢ ‌ TV: Not televised
* Stream: BTN+ (https://www.bigtenplus.com/en-int/livestream/ashland-at-iowa-exhibition/2015610)
* Live Updates: HawkCentral.com will provide live updates‍ from the game.

Iowa’s regular season begins Nov. 3 with a 6:30 p.m. CT tip-off against Southern.

October 30, 2025 0 comments

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Indiana Fever Beat Aces, Advance to WNBA Championship Series

by Emma Walker – News Editor October 1, 2025

written by Emma Walker – News Editor

Fever Face Aces in Decisive Game 5 of WNBA ‍Semifinals tonight

Las Vegas, NV – The Indiana Fever ‌and Las Vegas Aces⁤ will battle for a spot in the ‍WNBA Finals tonight, Tuesday, September 30, with tip-off scheduled for 8:30 p.m. CT at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las ⁢Vegas. This is a win-or-go-home scenario⁤ as the semifinal series is tied 2-2.

the ⁢matchup is‌ crucial for both teams, with the winner advancing ⁤to compete for the ⁢WNBA Championship. The Aces are favored by 7.5 points, with an over/under of‍ 158.5 total points. ⁢The Fever are at +290 on the ⁤moneyline, while the⁣ Aces are at‌ -375. ESPNS matchup ⁢predictor‍ gives the Aces⁤ a 64.1% chance of winning.

Viewers can catch⁤ the game live on ESPN 2.

Notably,⁢ Indiana⁣ Fever guard Caitlin Clark will not‌ participate. She was officially ruled⁢ out for the remainder of the regular season and the postseason on September 4, after being⁤ sidelined for over a month ⁢with ⁣an‍ injury. Clark appeared in ‍only 13 games during⁣ the 2025 season. WNBA rules prevent ‌her activation, as teams ‍must submit‍ a playoff roster beforehand.

Megan ⁢Gustafson, formerly of the Iowa women’s basketball team,‍ recorded 2 points and 1 rebound ‌in 15 minutes of ⁢play during Game 4 for the Aces.

October 1, 2025 0 comments

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Lucy Olsen Launches “Basketball is Fun” Website & Merchandise

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor September 12, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Lucy Olsen Launches “Basketball is Fun” Merchandise Website following Rookie WNBA Season

WASHINGTON D.C.- Former University of Iowa women’s basketball star Lucy Olsen announced the launch of her personal website, basketballisfun.co, on Tuesday, marking her next step beyond her rookie season with the Washington Mystics. The site currently features hoodies, t-shirts, and sweatpants emblazoned with the “Basketball is Fun” wordmark.

Olsen, who completed her first professional season after a successful collegiate career with the Hawkeyes, explained the website launch as part of her ongoing “Basketball is Fun” journey, promising more merchandise to come. Throughout the 2024-25 WNBA season,Olsen carved out playing time off the bench for the Mystics,highlighted by a season-high 19-point performance against the Minnesota Lynx on July 3.

She finished her rookie campaign averaging 4.0 points on 41.5% shooting from the field, 27.1% from three-point range, and 82.4% from the free throw line. Olsen also contributed 1.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.1 blocks in an average of 12:24 minutes across 41 games played.

Following the WNBA season, Olsen will continue her basketball career by competing for the Townsville fire in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) in Australia.

September 12, 2025 0 comments

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by Alex Carter - Sports Editor September 12, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Iowa Women’s⁢ Basketball: Navigating High-Stakes Recruiting for a post-Caitlin Clark Era

Iowa City,‍ IA ⁣ – The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball program, fresh off the⁢ Caitlin clark era, is ‌entering a new phase – ‌one defined by aggressive patience in the ‌recruiting landscape. Head coach⁣ Jan Jensen is aiming to build a 2026 class that can ⁤not only sustain⁣ the⁤ program’s‌ success but potentially propel it ⁢to⁤ even ‍greater heights. But navigating the complex‌ world of elite ⁤recruiting requires a delicate balance‍ of relationship⁤ building, strategic timing, and a healthy dose ⁣of hope.

The Hawkeyes find ⁣themselves in a familiar position: waiting.Many⁢ of the nation’s top prospects take their time, weighing options‌ and carefully⁤ considering their futures. This extended decision-making process is notably acute for programs vying for the very best ⁢talent.

“[Coaches] ⁤ often have no ⁣choice but to trust the relationship’s stability and ⁣hope for the best,” the report highlights, ‌perfectly encapsulating the current situation in Iowa City.

Woliczko Decision Looms Large

The ⁤key to unlocking Iowa’s recruiting potential may lie with McKenna Woliczko, the ‌No. 6 overall prospect in the 2026 class according to 247Sports ‌Composite. Woliczko recently completed an official visit to Iowa ‌City at the end of August and ‌is now reportedly down to Iowa and national powerhouse ‍South‌ Carolina.

A decision isn’t imminent, but is anticipated‌ soon. The Hawkeyes believe they’ve presented a⁣ compelling ‍case, but landing⁤ Woliczko would be⁣ a monumental win, setting a positive tone‍ for the rest of the class.

Fall ⁤Visits: ⁤A ⁢Crucial ⁤Stretch

Irrespective of Woliczko’s decision, Jensen ⁢has ‍a busy fall ahead. She has six official visits scheduled with other ‌highly-ranked 2026 recruits, including:

* Gigi Battle (No. 38 overall) -⁢ Scheduled for September 13th
* ⁣ Vienna Murray – (Date not specified)

These⁤ visits represent critical‌ opportunities to build rapport and demonstrate the⁣ Hawkeyes’⁢ vision for ⁣the ‌future.

September 12, 2025 0 comments