The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team is gearing up for its 2026‑27 season opener on November 2, when it will host Towson at Carver‑Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
A New Chapter for the Hawkeyes
Coach Jan Jensen, now in his third season at the helm, believes the early‑season matchup offers a crucial chance to blend a roster reshaped by departures and fresh arrivals, highlighted by top recruit McKenna Woliczko and several impactful transfers.
The Hawkeyes hope to improve on a recent NCAA tournament that saw them exit before the Sweet 16 in each of the past two years, a hurdle they aim to clear with a deeper run this time around.
Towson arrives with a 17‑14 record from last season and a 10‑8 mark in conference play, having last met Iowa in 2019 when the Hawkeyes posted a 100‑72 victory.
Beyond the basketball action, the game provides a unique opportunity for fans to fill the arena after the Hawkeyes' football showdown with Wisconsin, adding to the campus‑wide excitement.
Looking Ahead
With the new talent integrated and the coaching staff fine‑tuning rotations, Iowa aims to translate its offseason momentum into a competitive start, setting the tone for a season that could finally break through the program's recent ceiling.