Iowa women's basketball loses to UConn in Storrs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Iowa women's basketball faced a tough challenge at No. 2 UConn on November 8, losing 91-79. Despite a late rally, the Hawkeyes were significantly outperformed, particularly in rebounding, where they fell behind by 16. Sarah Strong led UConn with 39 points, while Chit-Chat Wright scored 23 for Iowa, though she appeared to be nursing an injury late in the game. Iowa's performance revealed areas for improvement as they continue to integrate six newcomers into the team.
- •Iowa trails by 16 in rebounding, 38 to 22.
- •Sarah Strong scores a game-high 39 points for UConn.
- •Chit-Chat Wright registers 23 points but injures her arm.
- •Ava Heiden records 15 points but struggles with foul trouble.
- •Iowa misses all seven 3-pointers attempted by Dani Carnegie.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — 5 key numbers from Iowa women's basketball's loss at UConn
"Iowa women's basketball lost at UConn on Sunday in Storrs, Connecticut. Here are 5 numbers that tell the story of the game.
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