The Hawkeyes were due. Well, they were well past due. As close loss after close loss piled up into a five-game losing streak, head coach Jan Jensen urged the fanbase to stay patient. On Wednesday night in Seattle,

Basketball star Caitlin Clark has awarded $22,000 grants through her foundation to four Iowa charities that she said inspired her during her time at the University of Iowa

Before the excitement for Sunday can begin, Iowa women's basketball must take care of business Tuesday night. Here's what to watch vs. Northwestern.

The Iowa women's basketball team ended a five-game losing streak Wednesday, dominating Washington, 85-61, in Seattle. The Hawkeyes improved to 13-7 overall and 3-6 in the Big Ten. Watch what they had to say about topping the Huskies and ending the skid in these videos provided by Iowa Sports Information:

Iowa City, Iowa; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Iowa hosts Northwestern after Lucy Olsen scored 20 points in Iowa's 85-61 victory over the Washington Huskies. The Hawkeyes are 6-3 in home games. Iowa ranks seventh in the Big Ten with 35.

The Hawkeyes host Northwestern as they return home after a West Coast road swing. Lucy Olsen scored 20 points on perfect 8-for-8 shooting from the field in Iowa’s 85-61 victory over

The Iowa women’s basketball team defeated Washington, 85-61, on Wednesday night in Seattle, ending a five-game losing streak. The Hawkeyes set a new program record for field goal percentage, going 33-of-46 from the floor (71.0 percent).

Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball got all it could handle from Northwestern, but Hannah Stuelke and company held on to set up Sunday's festivities.

Basketball star Caitlin Clark has awarded $22,000 grants through her foundation to four Iowa charities that she said inspired her during her time at the University of Iowa.

Hannah Stuelke scores 26 in return; Iowa gets past Northwestern, 85-80. Hawkeyes keeps the Wildcats winless in the Big Ten, prepare for a different animal altogether Sunday vs. No. 4 USC.

Over the years, the Iowa Hawkeyes have brought spectacular players to the field. The University of Iowa is known to produce players who frequently become NFL stars, so it’s not surprising that the Iowa Hawkeyes have so many amazing athletes.