Hawkeyes Nonconference Preview | Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball News

The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team is primed for a challenging 2026-27 season, facing powerhouse UConn on the road early on — a game they’ll likely lose but must compete fiercely in. They also tackle winnable matchups against Towson, Eastern Illinois, and Northern Iowa to build chemistry, integrate transfers, and establish rhythm before Big Ten play. Toss-up games against Vanderbilt (a tournament-caliber squad) and Iowa State (weakened by transfer losses) could be pivotal, especially with home-court advantage in the Cy-Hawk clash. With projected wins at Baha Mar events and a solid ten-and-two nonconference record, Iowa enters conference play poised for a strong run — even if they fall short against UConn, their early-season foundation looks promising. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/106ce4fdcd52b38a