Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Basketball to Play Without Star Forward Against Wisconsin

Senior Hannah Stuelke to miss regular-season finale due to right-elbow injury

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team will be without star senior forward Hannah Stuelke for their regular-season finale against the Wisconsin Badgers. Stuelke suffered a right-elbow injury in Iowa's previous game against Illinois and is being held out as a precaution before the Big Ten Tournament and NCAA Tournament.

Why it matters

Stuelke is a key player for the Hawkeyes, averaging 13.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game this season. Her absence could impact Iowa's chances of extending their 31-game winning streak over Wisconsin, though the team is likely prioritizing her health ahead of the postseason.

The details

Stuelke briefly exited the Illinois game after suffering the injury but returned and finished with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. Iowa head coach Jan Jensen said the injury was "pretty sore" and that they don't foresee it being "season-altering" but want to give Stuelke rest before the conference and NCAA tournaments.

  • Stuelke suffered the right-elbow injury in Iowa's 82-78 win over Illinois on Thursday, March 27, 2026.
  • Iowa's regular-season finale against Wisconsin is scheduled for Sunday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Hannah Stuelke

A senior forward for the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team, averaging 13.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game this season.

Jan Jensen

The head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“It was pretty sore, and we subbed her a little bit.”

— Jan Jensen, Head Coach (Yahoo Sports)

“I think there was just a lot of emotion, and I don't know because she played through some adrenaline in Nebraska with her little shoulder incident. So now, it was pretty ginger in the locker room, but I don't foresee anything that's season-altering, but it is pretty sore.”

— Jan Jensen, Head Coach (Yahoo Sports)

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