IOWA CITY — The Iowa women’s basketball team continues to dominate on the court, currently boasting an unbeaten record of 7-0 and ranking 11th nationally. Their success can be attributed to their impressive shooting percentage of .506, placing them 11th in field-goal efficiency, and their strong defensive play, where they rank 14th with a field-goal defense of .317. This combination of shooting and defense serves as an essential foundation for their victories.
The Hawkeyes are set to face the Fairfield Stags on Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in a highly anticipated non-conference matchup, with the game scheduled to tip off at noon and broadcasted by BTN. The Stags, currently with a record of 4-1, have proven to be formidable opponents, having won 59 games combined over the past two seasons and competing in the NCAA tournament both years after dominating the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Despite missing three key players — Chit-Chat Wright, Emely Rodriguez, and Teagan Mallegni — in their recent win over Western Illinois, Iowa found a bright spot in freshman Addie Deal, who made a significant impact with a 17-point performance. Iowa Coach Jan Jensen highlighted Deal’s growth over the past week, noting her ability to develop and improve.
As the game approaches, the Hawkeyes must be mindful of Fairfield’s ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities; the Stags lead the nation in free throw shooting, with an exceptional percentage of .862. Two standout players, Jillian Huerter and Janelle Brown, have yet to miss a foul shot, making discipline and defense crucial for Iowa in this matchup.
As fans look forward to this exciting game, the Hawkeyes remain hopeful that they can maintain their perfect record against a well-prepared Fairfield team.