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Iowa Stuns No. 7 Baylor with Comeback Victory

11/21/2025

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Summary

Iowa Tops Baylor

Iowa defeated No. 7 Baylor 57-52 at WBCA Showcase, overcoming a halftime deficit after holding Baylor to 3-of-17 in the third.
Ava Heiden of Iowa posted 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Taylor Stremlow of Iowa scored 12 points.
Taliah Scott of Baylor scored 32 points but missed her last five shots.
Iowa overcame injuries to key players and finished on a 9-4 run, setting up a Saturday matchup with Miami.

Summary

Wright Injured vs. Baylor

Iowa women's basketball player Chit-Chat Wright fouled while shooting against Baylor and left the court in the third quarter.
Wright did not return to the game and will miss the match against Miami.
She averages 14.5 points per game.
Hannah Stuelke, an Iowa teammate, suffered an ankle injury but returned later in the game.
The severity of Wright's injury remains unclear as Iowa prepares for Saturday's game.

History

Historical Context

Title IX, enacted in 1972, mandated gender equality in education, leading to a 600% increase in female athletes. The University of Iowa launched its women's basketball program in 1974, achieving its first Final Four appearance in 2023. This evolution highlights the growing prominence of women's sports, as exemplified by Iowa's recent championship game against LSU, which drew record viewership of 9.9 million.

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Iowa Tops Baylor

Iowa defeated No. 7 Baylor 57-52 at WBCA Showcase, overcoming a halftime deficit after holding Baylor to 3-of-17 in the third.
Ava Heiden of Iowa posted 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Taylor Stremlow of Iowa scored 12 points.
Taliah Scott of Baylor scored 32 points but missed her last five shots.
Iowa overcame injuries to key players and finished on a 9-4 run, setting up a Saturday matchup with Miami.

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