Iowa vs. Towson Reaction: Plenty to Praise, Plenty to Fix

Iowa beat Towson 73–45, but the final score doesn’t tell the whole story. I was at Carver, and while the defense, rebounding, and individual performances gave us plenty to celebrate, the offense still has work to do. In this CC Report On Campus reaction, I examine why Iowa’s four-out offense stalled, how hesitation and limited ball movement made possessions harder, and what needs to change to get Ava Heiden more involved. Plus: Dani Carnegie’s second-half response, McKenna Woliczko’s impact, Taylor Stremlow’s contributions, and the defensive foundation that helped Iowa pull away. These are fixable problems for a new group learning a new system—but with UConn approaching, the next steps matter. CHAPTERS 00:00 An honest assessment of Iowa’s opener 01:02 Why the problems are fixable 02:21 The biggest offensive issue 02:51 Spacing without enough movement 03:26 Falling back on familiar habits 05:11 Trusting the offense under pressure 07:02 Missed opportunities before the defense gets set 07:54 Ball reversals and weak-side opportunities 08:43 Turnovers and decision-making 10:11 Creating advantages together 11:18 Dani Carnegie’s second-half response 12:09 Outside shooting and space for Ava 13:05 Ava Heiden’s adjustment 14:08 New entry angles and post positioning 15:03 Screening to create another opportunity 16:26 Defense and rebounding deserve credit 17:22 McKenna Woliczko’s impact 18:15 Stremlow and second-chance production 19:03 Finishing defensive possessions 19:33 Why I expect improvement 20:50 Final takeaways What stood out to you against Towson? What needs to improve most before Iowa faces tougher competition? Subscribe to CC Report On Campus for Iowa women’s basketball previews, reactions, and analysis. #IowaHawkeyes #IowaWBB #WomensBasketball