The old saying goes that when your jumper's not falling, find another way to impact the game.
After the defensive show the Hawkeyes put on Sunday, it's safe to say few will be talking about their 2-17 performance from behind the arc.
"The coolest part is that they've found a different way to win," said Jan Jensen, now 6-0 in her head coaching career. "And that is with their defense. And they are believing in it."
Iowa smothered the visiting Washington State Cougars in a 72-41 victory at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Sunday, led by 17 points by Lucy Olsen. The win included a 37-9 stretch of basketball between the second and third quarters, effectively holding WSU to single-digits over a "half" of basketball.
After the defensive show the Hawkeyes put on Sunday, it's safe to say few will be talking about their 2-17 performance from behind the arc.
"The coolest part is that they've found a different way to win," said Jan Jensen, now 6-0 in her head coaching career. "And that is with their defense. And they are believing in it."
Iowa smothered the visiting Washington State Cougars in a 72-41 victory at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Sunday, led by 17 points by Lucy Olsen. The win included a 37-9 stretch of basketball between the second and third quarters, effectively holding WSU to single-digits over a "half" of basketball.
Iowa 72, Washington State 43: A Certified Lockdown Performance
1. Lucy in the mid-range with diamonds. 2. The Taylor Stremlow Show. 3. #MODIFIEDSINGLEDIGITWARNING.
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