The Iowa State women's basketball team is gearing up for a crucial showdown on Wednesday night. With one streak on the line and another to potentially end, the 17th-ranked Cyclones are set to take on the 24th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. This matchup holds significant importance for the team's season and is sure to be a thrilling battle.

The Battle for Streaks

The Iowa State women's basketball team enters this game with a three-game winning streak this season. However, they have faced a tough streak against the Hawkeyes, losing their last eight meetings in Iowa City. The last time they emerged victorious in Iowa City was back in 2006. This historical context adds an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming contest.In their recent game, Audi Crooks played a crucial role, scoring 19 points and grabbing 10 rebounds to lead Iowa State to a nice win over Central Michigan. The team's performance in this game gives them confidence as they prepare to face the Hawkeyes.

TV and Livestream Details

For those looking to catch the action, the game will be televised on FS1. Additionally, a livestream will be available on FUBU. The start time is set for 8 p.m. CT at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.

Iowa's 2024 Schedule

Iowa comes into this game with a record of 8-1. Their schedule has been impressive so far, with wins over Northern Illinois (91-71), Virginia Tech (71-52), Toledo (94-57), Drake (86-73), Kansas (71-58), Washington State (72-43), Rhode Island (69-62), and BYU (68-48). However, they did suffer a loss to Tennessee (78-68).

Iowa State's 2024 Schedule

Iowa State also has an 8-2 record. Their schedule has included wins over Chicago State (95-65), Indiana State (64-42), Southern (84-56), St. Thomas (80-47), Drake (80-78), South Carolina (76-36), Middle Tennessee (75-59), and USC Upstate (92-35). But they also had a setback against Northern Iowa (87-75).We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.Tommy Birch, the Register’s sports enterprise and features reporter, has been working at the newspaper since 2008. He’s the 2018, 2020 and 2023 Iowa Sportswriter of the Year. Reach him at tbirch@dmreg.com or 515-284-8468.