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Hawkeyes Set to Continue Dominance Against Cornhuskers

As the Iowa Hawkeyes prepare to face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying encounter. The Hawkeyes have been on a tear lately, showcasing their prowess on both ends of the court. Their recent performance against Loyola Chicago Ramblers on December 21st was nothing short of spectacular, as they cruised to a commanding 98-69 victory.


Mar 5, 2023; Minneapolis, MINN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

The statistics from that game speak volumes about the Hawkeyes' capabilities. Dominating in points in the paint with 56 and fast break points at 25, they exhibited an aggressive and efficient offense. Their shooting was impressive; field goal percentage stood at 50 percent while free throws were sunk at a remarkable rate of 78 percent. Not only did they excel offensively, but their defensive efforts were also noteworthy – amassing a total of eight steals and three blocks.


Another testament to their strength came during their clash with Cleveland State Vikings on December 17th in Des Moines. The Hawkeyes put up an astonishing 104 points, once again displaying high efficiency from the field (51 percent) and near perfection from the free-throw line (93 percent). They capitalized on turnovers scoring 20 points off them and dominated second-chance opportunities by scoring double compared to Vikings.


Even when playing away as they did against Wisconsin Badgers on December 10th in Madison, IOWA's performance remained robust with an assist-turnover ratio of 1.4 – indicative of smart ball-handling and teamwork leading them to an impressive win.


The upcoming game poses another opportunity for IOWA's women's team to assert their dominance over NEB at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Given IOWA’s recent form, it is hard not to envision them continuing their winning streak by exploiting NEB’s weaknesses through relentless offense and stout defense.


While respect is due for any opponent, it seems clear that if IOWA maintains its current level of play - particularly its offensive rebounding prowess which has been consistently strong - victory should be within reach once more.


Fans eagerly awaiting this matchup should mark their calendars for February 11th when these two teams will battle it out starting at 1:00 PM local time (6:00 PM GMT). For those who can't make it to Lincoln or simply prefer watching from home comfort or elsewhere can tune into the broadcast coverage available for this highly anticipated game.

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