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Iowa Women's Basketball Beats Michigan, Makes 5th Big Ten Tournament Title Game in 6 Years

Michigan and Iowa both hold 16-3 Big Ten records as they face off again after Iowa’s 62-44 win in their first meeting this season.

  • In Indianapolis, the Hawkeyes beat Michigan 59-42 on Saturday, advancing to the Big Ten Tournament final.
  • After a Feb. 22 regular-season game, Iowa and Michigan squared off again with both teams holding identical 25-5, 16-3 records after Iowa's 62-44 win.
  • Fueled by key plays, the Hawkeyes pulled away with a 10-0 run and outscored Michigan 24-6 in the fourth quarter, including contributions from Ava Heiden, Hannah Stuelke, Wright, and Stremlow.
  • Despite the defeat, Michigan will prepare for the NCAA Tournament after setting program records for regular-season and Big Ten wins under Kim Barnes Arico, though they shot 27% and missed field goals the last 4:16.
  • Broadcast details show the title game will tip at 2:15 p.m. Sunday on CBS, and teams will learn NCAA bracket placements on March 15 during the Selection Show with bracketology projections.
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No. 9 Iowa beats No. 8 Michigan 59-42, advances to Big Ten title game vs UCLA

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Iowa Hawkeyes and Michigan Wolverines square off in Big Ten Tournament

The No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes play in the Big Ten Tournament against the No. 8 Michigan Wolverines. Saturday's game will be the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

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