No. 10 Iowa couldn’t overcome a 27-point deficit, falling to No. 2 UConn, 91-79, despite a spirited fourth-quarter rally. Chazadi “Chit-Chat” Wright scored a season-high 23 points, and Ava Heiden added 15 as Iowa closed the gap to 10 before UConn secured the win.
- 91-79: UConn’s final score.
- 23: Wright’s team-high points.
- 28-19: Iowa’s advantage in the fourth quarter.
- 2-1: Iowa’s record after its first loss of the season.
Yes, But
Iowa showed resilience, but UConn’s 14-0 run in the third quarter helped build a lead the Hawkeyes couldn’t erase. Coach Jan Jensen said Heiden’s early foul trouble limited Iowa’s options, while noting the team is still building chemistry with six new players.
Iowa hosts Northern Iowa on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. CT, then faces Vanderbilt in Sioux City on Sunday, Nov. 15, at noon CT…