Hawkeyes Defeat Ranked Washington in Bounce-Back Win

Coach Jan Jensen and players discuss defensive effort and lineup changes in victory over Huskies

Feb. 12, 2026 at 1:39am

The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team defeated the 25th-ranked Washington Huskies 65-56 on Wednesday night in Iowa City. After a three-game losing streak, the Hawkeyes bounced back with an improved defensive effort, led by a double-double performance from Hannah Stuelke. Head coach Jan Jensen and players Chit-Chat Wright and Stuelke spoke to the media after the game, discussing the team's mindset, lineup changes, and keys to the victory.

Why it matters

This win was an important bounce-back for the Hawkeyes, who had lost three straight games prior to this matchup. Defeating a ranked opponent at home helps restore order and confidence for Iowa as they look to maintain their position in the Big Ten standings.

The details

The Hawkeyes picked up their defensive intensity after a recent three-game losing streak, holding the Huskies to just 56 points. Freshman forward Hannah Stuelke recorded a double-double with 14 points and 16 rebounds, while senior guard Chit-Chat Wright led all scorers with 21 points. Head coach Jan Jensen also made a lineup change, inserting Taylor Stremlow into the starting five.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 in Iowa City, Iowa.

The players

Jan Jensen

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

Chit-Chat Wright

A senior guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes who scored a game-high 21 points in the win.

Hannah Stuelke

A freshman forward for the Iowa Hawkeyes who recorded a double-double with 14 points and 16 rebounds.

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