EUGENE, OREGON – Iowa jumped out to 11-point lead holding Oregon’s offense scoreless for 7:05 to begin the game, but ultimately lost again, 50-49 in a Big Ten Conference road game.
Sydney Affolter set a new career-high with 15 rebounds – she became the 11th Hawkeye since 2009 to record 15+ rebounds in a single game
Affolter registered double digit rebounds for the eighth time in her career and for the first time in back-to-back games. Affolter has grabbed eight or more rebounds in four out the last five games. Affolter netted her second double-double of the season in as many games with 10 points and 15 rebounds.
The Hawkeyes defense held the Ducks to 25 percent from the field in the first quarter. (3-12)
Iowa held Oregon to 32 percent shooting from the floor going 9-for-28 in the first half.
Taylor McCabe has hit a pair of 3-pointers in five Big Ten games this season.
McCabe is shooting a team-best 16-of-40 from deep in conference action. (16-38 coming into today)
Hannah Stuelke was ruled out of today’s game due to suffering a concussion against Nebraska. She is day-to-day.
Kylie Feuerbach has recorded five or more assists three times this season.
Iowa tried its fourth different starting lineup in as many games.
The Hawkeyes have outrebounded 17 of their 19 opponents this season.
Iowa outrebounded Oregon, 40-26.
Iowa led the game for 32:06.
UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes are set to travel to Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Tip-off inside Alaska Airlines Arena is set for 8 p.m. (CT) and will air on Peacock (subscription required) and the Hawkeye Radio Network.
