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Podcast: Locked On Hawkeyes - Daily Podcast On Iowa Hawkeyes Football & Basketball
Episode: INTENSITY: Iowa Hawkeyes Women OUTLAST Illinois, Ava Heiden & Hannah Stuelke DELIVER Big Performances
Description: Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball overcome Illinois’ barrage of eight straight threes to clinch the No. 2 seed for the Big Ten Tournament—are they primed for a deep NCAA run despite adversity and a young roster? Trent Condon recaps the Hawkeyes’ gutsy win, fueled by breakout performances from Ava Heiden and Hannah Stuelke, smart adjustments from Jan Jensen, and clutch bench contributions by Journey Houston. Discussion spotlights Iowa’s evolving high-low offense, concerns over outside shooting, and strategic defensive shifts ahead of Wisconsin. Insights extend to Big Ten Tournament matchups, the overall maturity of Iowa’s youthful core, and how this resil...