Iowa (17-7, 7-6) led Nebraska (16-8, 7-6), 38-35, at halftime in the game inside Pinnacle Bank at Lincoln, Nebraska.
This was Olsen’s first 30-point game as Hawkeye. She netted career-high field goals as a Hawkeye and tied an overall career-high in 3-pointers. Olsen became the second Hawkeye since 2009 to record 30+ points, 5+ assists, and 5+ rebounds in a single game. (Caitlin Clark) It was Olsen’s 37th career game with 20+ points. It was her seventh 20+ point performance as a Hawkeye which is a team-high this season. Olsen had 12 of Iowa’s 16 points in the first quarter.
In the first half, Olsen recorded 18 points going 7-of-11 from the field and 3-of-5 from 3-point range. Olsen has dished out six or more assists 10 times this season.
The Hawkeyes are 9-1 when Olsen records six or more dimes.
Taylor McCabe registered 17 points going 5-of-8 from deep. McCabe tied a season-high in points and 3-pointers made. McCabe is 10-of-20 from 3-point range against Nebraska in her career.
Sydney Affolter registered 13 points, four assists, and two rebounds. Affolter has reached double digits nine times this year and in four straight games.
Hannah Stuelke notched a team-best 10 rebounds.
Iowa has now won five consecutive Big Ten games, its longest winning streak in conference play this season.
The Hawkeyes have picked up three consecutive Quad 1 victories.
Iowa netted a season-high 12 3-pointers.
Nebraska won the free throw battle 29-14 and the Huskers drew 25 fouls.
It was Iowa’s third game of the season netting 10+ 3-pointers. (BYU and UNI)
Iowa improved to 14-3 when leading at halftime this season.
In Big Ten play, Iowa is 60-16 over the last four years.
Iowa has won 10 out of the last 12 matchups with Nebraska.
Iowa outscored Nebraska, 34-18 in paint points.
UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes returns home to host Rutgers on Thursday, Feb. 12. Tip-off inside a sold out Carver-Hawkeye Arena is set for 6:30 p.m. (CT) and will air on BTN+ (subscription required) and the Hawkeye Radio Network.
