Hawkeyes Women Crush 6th Ranked Wolverines

Iowa moves into 2nd place in Big Ten standings with 62-44 win over Michigan

Feb. 22, 2026 at 7:50pm

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The 13th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team moved into 2nd place in the Big Ten standings with a 62-44 win over #6 Michigan on Sunday. Iowa led 27-20 at halftime and outscored the Wolverines 20-9 in the 4th quarter to win going away.

Why it matters

This win puts Iowa in a tie for 2nd place in the Big Ten standings with Michigan, trailing only undefeated UCLA. The Hawkeyes and Wolverines are battling for NCAA Tournament seeding, with the tiebreaker currently in Iowa's favor.

The details

Iowa led 12-12 after the first quarter, but went on a 7-0 run in the 2nd quarter to take a 27-20 halftime lead. Michigan cut the deficit to 6 in the 4th quarter, but Iowa responded with a 14-2 run to pull away.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Ava Heiden

Led Iowa with 24 points and 10 rebounds.

Hannah Stuelke

Recorded a double-double for Iowa with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.

Olivia Olson

Scored 13 points for Michigan in the loss.

Mila Holloway

Added 11 points for Michigan.

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What they’re saying

“This win puts us in a great position in the Big Ten standings. We're playing our best basketball at the right time.”

— Ava Heiden, Iowa Forward

What’s next

Iowa has two regular season games remaining - Thursday at home against Illinois and Sunday at Wisconsin. The Hawkeyes and Wolverines are currently tied for 2nd place in the Big Ten standings, with the tiebreaker in Iowa's favor.

The takeaway

Iowa's dominant performance over the 6th-ranked Wolverines solidifies their status as a top contender in the Big Ten and a potential high seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes are peaking at the right time as they make their push for a conference title and deep tournament run.