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Takeaways as Iowa women's basketball cruises vs. Penn State

Story byZach Hiney, Hawkeyes WireMon, December 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM UTC·3 min readThe Iowa women's basketball team (11-2, 2-0 Big Ten) returned to Big Ten conference play on a snowy Sunday to take on the Penn State Lady Lions (7-6, 0-2 Big Ten). The Hawkeyes were looking to get to 2-0 in league play before the New Year in their conference home opener. Iowa did that in style at a packed Carver-Hawkeye Arena, defeating Penn State, 99-76, to send the fans home happy. It was a balanced effort, with everyone chipping in to help ensure the Hawkeyes got the win in convincing fashion. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhat did we learn about the Hawkeyes from this game?

Takeaways as Iowa women's basketball cruises vs. Penn State

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Key Highlights

  • Are they setting themselves up well for future success in the Big Ten?
  • Here are the three biggest takeaways from the Hawkeyes' dominant win over Penn State:Chit-Chat gets things started earlyChit-Chat Wright has been a revelation for the Hawkeyes this season, and she was fantastic once again on Sunday.
  • The Georgia Tech transfer had 12 points early on in this game, finishing her afternoon with 16 points, three rebounds, and six assists.
  • Iowa relied heavily on Wright to get them started in this game and to control the game before the rest of the roster found its rhythm.
  • And Wright did just that, and more. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Hawkeyes felt the absence of Wright when she was hurt, and Iowa head women's basketball coach Jan Jensen is pleased to have her point guard and floor general back on the court for conference play.
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