As the No. 10 Iowa women’s basketball team (18-4, 9-2 Big Ten) gears up to face off against their rivals, the Minnesota Golden Gophers (17-6, 5-6 Big Ten), both teams have disclosed their injury reports ahead of the highly anticipated matchup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
The Hawkeyes will be missing sophomore wing Emely Rodriguez, who will sit out her 17th consecutive game due to a back injury. Senior forward Jada Gyamfi is also unavailable as she continues her rehabilitation following a knee surgery in December. Additionally, senior guard Taylor McCabe remains out for the season with a torn ACL, which will impact the team’s depth moving forward.
On the other hand, the Golden Gophers will be without senior forward Tracey Bershers, who has participated in only two games this season, averaging 2.0 points with a shooting percentage of 33.3%. Her absence will be felt as Minnesota looks to contend with a highly ranked Iowa squad.
The game is set to tip off at 6 p.m. CT, with former Iowa head coach Lisa Bluter providing color commentary alongside play-by-play announcer Jason Ross Jr. on the Big Ten Network.
As fans eagerly anticipate the rivalry matchup, the absence of key players on both teams adds an unexpected twist to the game. The resilience of the remaining players will be on full display, making for an exciting evening of basketball.