In a highly anticipated in-state rivalry, the No. 11 Iowa Hawkeyes face off against the No. 10 Iowa State Cyclones tonight in Ames. The matchup features standout players Ava Heiden, averaging 16.1 points and 9.2 rebounds, and Audi Crooks, who has been dominant with 27.6 points per game, including a recent 47-point performance. Iowa’s success will hinge on containing Crooks and other key Cyclones, while also navigating a challenging home crowd. Injuries impact the teams, with Emely Rodriguez out and Teagan Mallegni returning but uncertain in usage.
