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Iowa Women's Basketball Battles UConn in Champions Classic Showdown

12/21/2025

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Iowa women's basketball will face top-ranked UConn in the Women's Champions Classic on December 20.
Iowa enters the game at 10-1 after a 102-68 win over Lindenwood, following a loss to Iowa State.
Sophomore Emely Rodriguez (Iowa) is suspended indefinitely.
UConn is 11-0 and averages 89.7 points per game, led by Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd.

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Story summary

Iowa women's basketball will face top-ranked UConn in the Women's Champions Classic on December 20.
Iowa enters the game at 10-1 after a 102-68 win over Lindenwood, following a loss to Iowa State.
Sophomore Emely Rodriguez (Iowa) is suspended indefinitely.
UConn is 11-0 and averages 89.7 points per game, led by Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd.