US EditionAva Heiden and No. 19 Iowa rally to top No. 7 Baylor and Taliah Scott 57-52 at Disney
Iowa’s defense held Baylor scoreless for the final 6:20, led by Ava Heiden’s 18 points and 11 rebounds in their 57-52 upset at the WBCA State Farm Showcase.
- At ESPN Wide World of Sports, Iowa defeated No. 7 Baylor 57-52 in the WBCA Showcase opener, led by Ava Heiden with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
- A staunch defensive finish saw Iowa defense hold Baylor scoreless over the final 6:20 and an eight-minute third-quarter stretch, answering Jan Jensen, Iowa coach's call.
- Sophomore Taylor Stremlow scored a career-high 12 after stepping in early off the bench, while Taylor McCabe’s steal and layup after Emely Rodriguez’s fastbreak extended Iowa’s lead late.
- Iowa's next game is Nov. 22 against the Miami Hurricanes at 7 p.m., ESPN+, with injured Iowa guard Chazadi Wright out and Taylor Stremlow expected to lead again, a win likely boosting rankings.
- The win underscores Jan Jensen, Iowa coach's emphasis on depth and culture, showcasing resilience that bodes well for the season outlook against tougher opponents.
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Ava Heiden and No. 19 Iowa rally to top No. 7 Baylor and Taliah Scott 57-52 at Disney
Ava Heiden had 18 points and 11 rebounds, with most of those coming in the second half, and No. 19 Iowa overcame Taliah Scott’s huge night to defeat seventh-ranked Baylor 57-52 in a matchup of unbeatens Thursday night.
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