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Iowa women’s basketball vs. USC: Live Updates, Score

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January 29, 2026

Iowa women’s basketball vs. USC: Live Updates, Score

As No. 8 Iowa women’s basketball (18-2, 9-0 Big Ten) continues its incredible start to the Big Ten slate, the Hawkeyes will face USC (11-9, 3-6 Big Ten) tonight from the Galen Center in downtown Los Angeles to open their two-game road trip in the Golden State.

The Hawkeyes have been led recently by back-to-back Freshman of the Week guard Addie Deal, Big Ten Player of the Week center Ava Heiden, and senior forward Hannah Stuelke, who have each powered Iowa to three consecutive Top 15 victories and a nine-game win streak.

As for the Trojans, they have dropped 7 of their last 10 games, but still remain a legitimate threat offensively with freshman guard Jazzy Davidson’s 16.0 points per game on 38.2% shooting leading the way. USC has also played competitively lately, nearly upsetting then-No. 7 Michigan in Ann Arbor on Jan. 25.

As the Hawkeyes and Trojans compete on the court, follow along below for live scoring updates, highlights, and analysis of tonight’s action:

After a horrific first 15 minutes of play, the Hawkeyes have finally found their groove on both the offensive and defensive ends of the court, where they only trail the Trojans by six points at the halftime break.

Leading Iowa in scoring is sophomore guard Taylor Stremlow with 11 points on 4-for-6 shooting and 3-for-5 from 3-point territory in 13 minutes off the bench.

Kara Dunn and Jazzy Davidson have combined for 29 of USC’s 43 points so far, which will be a key number to limit in the second half for Iowa.

The Hawkeyes have also turned the ball over 9 times, compared to USC’s 1 turnover. This needs to be fixed in the second half for Iowa to survive.

Iowa roars out of the media timeout with solid defensive stops and capitalizes on its offensive chances to get within striking distance of the Trojans.

Iowa is now finally settled in on both ends of the floor.

Media Timeout.

Iowa is still out of sorts, while USC is feasting on transition offense with the Hawkeyes apparently without an answer defensively.

Iowa struggled to settle into its game in the first quarter, as evidenced by its 5-for-14 shooting from the field and seven uncharacteristic turnovers.

Kylie Fuererbach, Hannah Stuelke, and Taylor Stremlow each have two fouls, which does not help the Hawkeyes’ defense against the Trojans’ offensive threats, Kara Dunn (11 points) and Jazzy Davidson (7 points).

Hawkeyes need to wake up quick or this is going be very ugly.

Timeout USC.

Jan Jensen and the Hawkeyes are slowly settling into their offense, and the Trojans have been dysfunctional on offense, forcing a USC timeout.

Timeout Iowa.

Iowa is a bit rattled to start the game as USC has done a great job dictating the pace of play and disrupting the Hawkeyes flow. Jensen calls a timeout early to calm down the Hawkeyes.

Stuelke’s two early fouls have also put the Hawkeyes in a bind, and it will be a developing story as the game moves along.

Iowa will once again be without sophomore wing Emely Rodriguez tonight, who will miss her 15th straight game. Rodriguez is joined by Jada Gyamfi, who continues to recover from a December knee procedure.

While not listed on the injury report, senior guard Taylor McCabe is out for the remainder of the season after suffering a torn left ACL in the Hawkeyes’ Jan. 25 win over Ohio State.

As for USC, the Trojans will be without junior guard Malia Samuels, who averages 3.5 points on 33.3% shooting, alongside 2.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.5 steals per game in 19 contests this season.

JuJu Watkins is also listed as out for the season, which is a result of her declaring that she’ll sit out the 2025-26 campaign as she recovers from her ACL tear suffered on March 24, 2025.

How to stream Iowa women’s basketball vs. USC

Streaming: Peacock (subscription required)

Tipoff Time: 8 p.m. CT

Watch Iowa vs. USC

Iowa women’s basketball battles USC at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif., in a game that will stream exclusively on Peacock. Play-by-play voice Cindy Brunson and color analyst Kim Adams will call the action from courtside.

Hawkeye Radio Network

Iowa fans can also tune in to play-by-play voice Rob Brooks and color analyst Kathryn Reynolds on the Hawkeye Radio Network.

Series history

Iowa leads the all-time series, 5-1, with the Hawkeyes winning the last matchup against the Trojans by a score of 76-69 from Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Feb. 2, 2025.

Iowa women’s basketball schedule

All times CT

Nov. 3 vs. Southern: Iowa 86, Southern 51
Nov. 9 vs. Evansville: Iowa 119, Evansville 43
Nov. 13 vs. Drake: Iowa 100, Drake 58
Nov. 16 at Northern Iowa: Iowa 74, UNI 41
Nov. 20 vs. Baylor (WBCA Showcase in Orlando): Iowa 57, Baylor 52
Nov. 22 vs. Miami (WBCA Showcase in Orlando): Iowa 64, Miami 61
Nov. 26 vs. Western Illinois: Iowa 86, Western Illinois 69
Nov. 30 vs. Fairfield: Iowa 86, Fairfield 72
Dec. 6 at Rutgers: Iowa 79, Rutgers 36
Dec. 10 at Iowa State: Iowa State 74, Iowa 69
Dec. 13 vs. Lindenwood: Iowa 102, Lindenwood 68
Dec. 20 vs. UConn (Champions Classic): UConn 90, Iowa 64
Dec. 28 vs. Penn State: Iowa 99, Penn State 76
Jan. 1 vs. Nebraska: Iowa 86, Nebraska 76
Jan. 5 at Northwestern: Iowa 67, Northwestern 58
Jan. 11 at Indiana: Iowa 56, Indiana 53
Jan. 15 vs. Oregon: Iowa 74, Oregon 66
Jan. 18 vs. Michigan State: Iowa 75, Michigan State 68
Jan. 22 at Maryland: Iowa 85, Maryland 78 (OT)
Jan. 25 vs. Ohio State: Iowa 91, Ohio State 70
Jan. 29 at USC: Peacock, 8 p.m.
Feb. 1 at UCLA: Fox, 3 p.m.
Feb. 5 vs. Minnesota: Big Ten Network, 6 p.m.
Feb. 11 vs. Washington: BTN+, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 16 at Nebraska: Fox, 11 a.m.
Feb. 19 at Purdue: BTN+, 6 p.m.
Feb. 22 vs. Michigan: Fox or FS1, 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Feb. 26 vs. Illinois: Big Ten Network, 8 p.m.
March 1 at Wisconsin: BTN+, 2 p.m.
March 4-8 Big Ten Tournament

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Iowa Boys High School Basketball Substate Finals Locked In For 4A

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February 28, 2026

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Iowa Boys High School Basketball Substate Finals Locked In For 4A

The fourth and final bunch of Iowa high school boys basketball substate championship games are now set after the second round of Class 4A games were completed on Friday, February 27.

Substate championships in Iowa’s largest classification will take place on Tuesday, March 3, with the higher seed serving as host in all eight games. Winners advance to Des Moines, Iowa and the Casey’s Center to compete in the Iowa High School Athletic Association Boys State Tournament beginning March 9.

Three-time defending 4A state champion Valley was eliminated by Ankeny, 72-36. The Tigers, who lost all five starters from a year ago, won just one game prior to earning a victory in the opening round of postseason play.

Cedar Falls, who has held the No. 1 spot in 4A throughout the season, scored a dominating 78-45 decision vs. Iowa City High to move on.

Colin Rice, a Nebraska commit for Fred Hoiberg, scored a single-game school-record 50 points as Waukee Northwest topped Iowa City Liberty, 101-58.

Council Bluffs Lincoln, Ames, North Scott, Dowling Catholic, Dubuque Senior, Johnston, Linn-Mar, Muscatine, Norwalk, Cedar Rapids Prairie, Des Moines Roosevelt, Urbandale and Waukee all joined them in the next round after winning games at home.

The 1A and 2A substate finals will take place on Saturday, February 28 while the 3A games go down on Monday, March 2.

Here are the Iowa boys high school basketball Class 4A substate finals for Wednesday, March 3.

Wednesday, March 3

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The One Game That Will Define Iowa’s 2026 Season

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February 27, 2026

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The One Game That Will Define Iowa’s 2026 Season

When it comes to the Iowa Hawkeyes 2026 football season, it doesn’t get much bigger than Ohio State coming to Kinnick Stadium.

No one knows at this stage where the Buckeyes will be come Oct. 3, but Iowa has a chance to make an early impression against a team that is no stranger to winning the big one.

Iowa’s B1G schedule couldn’t get off to a worse start as they head to Michigan and then welcome the Buckeyes to Kinnick.

Hopefully for Iowa’s sake, their first three games against Northern Illinois, Iowa State, and Northern Iowa are enough to get them prepared. If not, things could get ugly.

ESPN Believes Ohio State is Iowa’s Biggest Opponent in 2026

The helmet of Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith sits on the sideline prior to the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Michigan game will certainly be a test, but hosting the Buckeyes is a different animal. That gives the Hawkeyes an advantage like no other, and if there was ever a time to give OSU a run for their money, it’s in Iowa City on Oct. 3.

“The Hawkeyes haven’t faced Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium since 2017, when Nate Stanley threw five touchdowns as they stunned the Buckeyes 55-24. An early October win over Ohio State could propel Iowa into the Big Ten title and playoff conversations,” Jake Trotter wrote.

To put things into perspective, Indiana and Oregon were the other two teams that had the Buckeyes listed as their defining game in the 2026 season. Shockingly, Iowa was actually selected against a team, that being Minnesota. Seeing as that’s for the Floyd of Rosedale, it makes complete sense.

Iowa Can’t Let Regular Season Opportunities Go To Waste

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski (10) throws a pass during warmups before a college football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions Oct. 18, 2025 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. | Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Last year was seemingly the Hawkeyes’ first time to actually make the College Football Playoffs. They came up short as their losses to No. 16 Iowa State, No. 11 Indiana, No. 9 Oregon and No. 17 USC all added up. Sure, those were by a combined 15 points, but that doesn’t matter, as it’s bad enough that a three-loss team made the playoffs.

Iowa ended with a bang as they took down No. 14 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl, 34-27. Now, all eyes are on either Jeremy Hecklinski or Hank Brown. One of those men will have a chance to make their first B1G start at the Big House in Michigan.

It doesn’t get any tougher than that, as Iowa is immediately putting their new QB into deep water. They’ll have three games prior to that to get up to speed, but other than that, it’s go time as OSU awaits after their trip to Michigan.

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Kee High School remembers legendary coach Gene Schultz

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February 27, 2026

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Kee High School remembers legendary coach Gene Schultz

MANCHESTER, Iowa — The state of Iowa lost a titan of the prep coaching world this week. Former Kee High School baseball coach Gene Schultz died on Monday at the age of 80.

Schultz spent 45 seasons as the baseball coach at Kee, helping turn the program into an Iowa dynasty. He won 9 State championships (not counting 2 fall titles, which the IHSAA doesn’t recognize in the record books), and took the Hawks to 19 State tournaments, which is also the most in Iowa history.

His 1,754 wins are not only the most in Iowa history, but the most of any high school baseball coach in the country.

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