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Iowa Women's Basketball Focused on 'Defensive Urgency' Against Washington
Head coach Jan Jensen says the Hawkeyes need to be more assertive on defense to stop the Huskies' sharp-shooting offense.
Feb. 11, 2026 at 1:07pm
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Iowa women's basketball head coach Jan Jensen spoke about the team's focus on improving its defensive intensity and urgency ahead of their matchup against the Washington Huskies. The Hawkeyes have struggled defensively during their recent three-game losing streak, allowing an average of 86.7 points per game and forcing only 10.3 turnovers per contest. Jensen emphasized the need for the team to be more assertive on defense to slow down Washington's efficient 3-point shooting attack.
Why it matters
Iowa's defensive woes have contributed to their recent slide, dropping them to No. 12 in the latest Coaches Poll. Regaining their defensive identity will be crucial as they look to bounce back against a tough Washington team that has proven to be a formidable 3-point shooting squad.
The details
Over the past three games, Iowa's defense has regressed, allowing 86.7 points per game and forcing only 10.3 turnovers per contest. In their most recent loss to Minnesota, the Hawkeyes were torched from beyond the arc, as the Golden Gophers shot 10-for-14 from 3-point range. Jensen acknowledged that Washington poses a similar, if not greater, threat from deep, and the Hawkeyes will need to be more assertive in their defensive approach to slow down the Huskies' sharp-shooting offense.
- The Hawkeyes will face the Huskies at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, February 11, at 6:30 p.m. CT.
- The game will be streamed exclusively on BTN+.
The players
Jan Jensen
The head coach of the Iowa women's basketball team, who is focused on improving the team's defensive intensity and urgency ahead of their matchup against Washington.
Washington Huskies
The opponent for the Iowa women's basketball team, known for their efficient 3-point shooting attack that the Hawkeyes will need to slow down.
What they’re saying
“I would like to see our defensive urgency. I just want to see a little bit more assertiveness on defense. And we're gonna need it. I mean, you cannot be passive with the ability of the shooters of the (Washington) Huskies.”
— Jan Jensen, Head Coach
“(Washington has) tremendous 3-point shooters. They're a difficult guard because they shoot the 3-ball as well or better than the Minnesota kids.”
— Jan Jensen, Head Coach
What’s next
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The takeaway
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