Hawkeyes End Slide, Defeat #25 Washington

Iowa Women's Basketball team grinds out 65-56 victory over ranked Huskies

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Iowa Women's Basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak with a 65-56 win over 25th-ranked Washington on Wednesday night in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes overcame a slow start, forcing 12 first-half turnovers and outscoring the Huskies 17-5 in the second quarter to take a 36-30 lead into halftime. Iowa held on through the second half to secure the victory, led by Chit-Chat Wright's 21 points and Hannah Stuelke's double-double of 14 points and 16 rebounds.

Why it matters

The win was crucial for the Hawkeyes, who had lost three straight games and needed to get back on track in Big Ten play. Iowa remains in the hunt for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament, and this victory over a ranked opponent will help boost their resume. For Washington, the loss is a setback in their quest to secure a spot in the tournament field.

The details

Iowa overcame a slow start, trailing 25-19 after the first quarter, by tightening up their defense and forcing 12 Washington turnovers in the first half. The Hawkeyes outscored the Huskies 17-5 in the second quarter to take a 36-30 lead into halftime. Iowa maintained a slim lead throughout the second half, with a late 3-pointer from Kylie Feuerbach sealing the 65-56 victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 in Iowa City.
  • Iowa trailed 25-19 after the first quarter but outscored Washington 17-5 in the second quarter to take a 36-30 halftime lead.

The players

Chit-Chat Wright

The Iowa senior guard led all scorers with 21 points and added 4 assists.

Hannah Stuelke

The Iowa sophomore forward recorded a double-double with 14 points and 16 rebounds.

Elle Ladine

The Washington junior guard scored a team-high 19 points for the Huskies.

Sayvia Sellers

The Washington sophomore guard contributed 14 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists for the Huskies.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to grind out wins, even when things aren't going our way. I'm proud of the team's effort to battle back and get this important victory.”

— Lisa Bluder, Iowa Head Coach (HawkeyeReport)

What’s next

Iowa will look to build on this win as they continue Big Ten play, while Washington will aim to rebound in their next game.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory shows the resilience of the Iowa Women's Basketball team, who were able to overcome a slow start and a ranked opponent to get back on track in conference play. The Hawkeyes' ability to force turnovers and limit Washington's scoring opportunities was key to securing the win.