In Wednesday night's highly anticipated Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series game held at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the No. 24 Iowa women's basketball team (9-1) demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill as they roared back against the No. 17 Iowa State team (8-3), emerging victorious with a stunning 75-69 score. This victory was a testament to the team's collective effort and individual brilliance.

Unstoppable Iowa Women's Basketball Team Claims Rivalry Win

Lucy Olsen - The Offensive Dynamo

Senior guard Lucy Olsen truly led the charge on Wednesday. She showcased her exceptional scoring ability by finishing with a team-high 25 points, shooting an impressive 9-of-22 from the floor and an astonishing 7-for-9 from the charity stripe. In her 36 minutes on the court, she also added five assists, two steals, and one rebound. Just like in countless other games she has been a part of, her dynamic scoring has been vital to the success of the Hawkeyes, and this will remain crucial as conference play approaches. Her ability to find her rhythm and score consistently under pressure is truly remarkable.

Sydney Affolter - The Defensive Force

Senior guard Sydney Affolter had a career-best performance on Wednesday night. She scored 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the floor, 3-of-6 from deep, and 1-of-2 from the charity stripe. In her 30 minutes of game action, she also contributed six rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Beyond her shooting prowess, Affolter was a key component of the Hawkeyes' defensive effort. She pressured the Iowa State team into making critical turnovers and forced them to take early shots as the game neared its conclusion. Her tenacity and defensive awareness were on full display, making her an invaluable asset to the team.

Hannah Stuelke - The Versatile Star

Junior forward Hannah Stuelke had another outstanding game for the Hawkeyes. She scored 13 points on 4-of-4 shooting from the field and 5-of-8 from the free throw line in 34 minutes of playing time. Stuelke also finished with nine (seven defensive) rebounds, four steals, two assists, and one block. Her all-around game is what makes her a standout player. She can score inside, grab rebounds, and create turnovers on defense. Her presence on the court provides a solid foundation for the team and is crucial in their pursuit of victory.Iowa's next challenge will be on Sunday, Dec. 15, when they travel to the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich., for their first Big Ten conference matchup of the season against the No. 19 Michigan State team (9-0). The tipoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT and will be aired on the Big Ten Network. As always, the game will also be available through the radio on the Hawkeyes Radio Network. Stay tuned for more exciting coverage of Iowa's basketball journey.Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions.Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews