Hawkeyes End Losing Slide With Win Over Washington

Iowa Women's Basketball team defeats 25th-ranked Washington 65-56 at home

Feb. 12, 2026 at 2:23am

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The Iowa Women's Basketball team picked up a much-needed 65-56 win over 25th-ranked Washington at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday night, ending their three-game losing streak. The Hawkeyes were led by Chit-Chat Wright's game-high 21 points, while Hannah Stuelke recorded a double-double with 14 points and 16 rebounds.

Why it matters

The win was an important confidence booster for the Hawkeyes, who had lost three straight games prior to this matchup. Head coach Jan Jensen emphasized the need for her team to regain their winning mentality and defensive intensity, which they were able to do by holding Washington to just 31 points over the final three quarters.

The details

After falling behind 25-19 in the first quarter, the Hawkeyes clamped down defensively, holding Washington to just 5 points in the second quarter to take a 36-30 lead into halftime. Iowa maintained their lead throughout the second half, despite scoring just 29 points themselves, as their defense limited the Huskies' scoring opportunities. Kylie Feuerbach's late 3-pointer sealed the 65-56 victory for the Hawkeyes.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

The players

Jan Jensen

Head coach of the Iowa Women's Basketball team.

Hannah Stuelke

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

Chit-Chat Wright

Iowa guard who scored a game-high 21 points, including four 3-pointers.

Kylie Feuerbach

Iowa guard who hit a late 3-pointer to seal the victory for the Hawkeyes.

Elle Ladine

Washington player who scored 8 points in the first quarter to help the Huskies take an early lead.

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What they’re saying

“I just think they needed it for their psyches. They needed to feel that (winning feel) again. It's been tough (lately)”

— Jan Jensen, Head coach

“I thought it was a really important game for us to come out and win to get our confidence back and realize what we can do”

— Hannah Stuelke

“My team really believes in me, and they want me to take shots and they really emphasize that, even in practice”

— Chit-Chat Wright

What’s next

The Hawkeyes will go on the road to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Monday, February 17th at 11:00am CT on FOX.

The takeaway

This win was a crucial confidence boost for the Hawkeyes, who had lost three straight games prior to this matchup. Their ability to lock down defensively and limit Washington's scoring opportunities, especially in the second quarter, was the key to securing the victory and getting their season back on track.