Despite blowing a massive lead toward the end of regulation, No. 10 Iowa women’s basketball rallied in overtime for am 85-78 win over No. 13 Maryland inside XFINITY Center.
Iowa (17-2, 8-0 Big Ten Conference) looked to be cruising to the finish line, up 17 with 3:15 left. But Maryland (17-4, 5-4) came charging back with the help of several late Hawkeyes turnovers, eventually tying things on a late Oluchi Okananwa trey with two seconds left. Iowa had to regroup in a hurry.
The Hawkeyes leaned on their defense in the extra period, holding Maryland to just three points over the final four minutes. Iowa eventually closed things out at the line.
Ava Heiden poured in a team-high 20 points and got double-digit assistance from Chit-Chat Wright (18 points), Hannah Stuelke (12), Taylor McCabe (12) and Journey Houston (10). Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu led Maryland with 18 points.
FINAL: Iowa 85, Maryland 78.
Hawkeyes close it out at the line to avoid a massive face plant. Iowa ended overtime on a 11-2 run with nine free throws.
0:45/OT: Iowa 81, Maryland 76.
Two Ava Heiden free throws extend the lead. Maryland now 3:26 without a point.
1:29/OT: Maryland asks for time.
Terps with the ball down 3.
2:14/OT: Iowa 79, Maryland 76.
Ava Heiden layup gives Iowa its biggest lead of OT. Maryland now 2:17 without a point.
3:37/OT: Iowa 77, Maryland 76.
Two Chit-Chat Wright free throws push Iowa back in front. Some hard-fought possessions here in OT.
4:42/OT: Maryland 75, Iowa 73.
Terps have their first lead since early in the first quarter.
OT: A 24-7 Maryland run over the final 3:15 to force OT.
Hawkeyes need to regroup quickly.
0:21/4Q: We are tied in College Park.
Kylie Feuerbach hits two FTs to put Iowa up three, but Oluchi Okananwa drains a game-tying trey. Heading to overtime now.
0:22/4Q: Getting dicey in College Park.
Turnovers by Chit-Chat Wright and Hannah Stuelke lead to Maryland scoring four unanswered. Hawkeyes clinging to a 71-70 lead with 21 seconds left.
0:30/4Q: Iowa 71, Maryland 66.
Hawkeyes content to trade baskets at this point.
0:45/4Q: Iowa going to have to close this one out at the line.
Hawkeyes with a 70-64 lead.
0:58/4Q: Iowa 68, Maryland 62.
Terps trying to make a late push. It’s a 13-2 Maryland run as Iowa calls timeout.
2:33/4Q: Iowa has done a great job defensively on Oluchi Okananwa.
Maryland’s leading scorer has just five points on 1-for-7 shooting with four fouls. Iowa still needs a good close, up 68-59 with 1:35 left.
2:54/4Q: Iowa 66, Maryland 51.
A brief “Let’s go Hawks!” chant breaks out as Iowa looks to finish this off. Taylor McCabe drains a fourth trey to join Ava Heiden, Hannah Stuelke and Journey Houston in double figures.
4:17/4Q: Iowa 61, Maryland 47.
Yarden Garzon has fouled out. Both teams in the bonus the rest of the way. Ava Heiden checks back in after a long sit with four fouls.
6:06/4Q: Iowa 56, Maryland 45.
Hawkeyes still firmly in control, but Maryland will be in the bonus for the rest of the quarter. Could be significant with the Terps shooting just 32%.
8:00/4Q: Iowa 54, Maryland 42.
Some big minutes from freshman Journey Houston, who’s up to 10 points after going on a personal 10-0 run with Ava Heiden in foul trouble. Hannah Stuelke up to another double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Hawkeyes trending the right way with winning time approaching.
END 3Q: Iowa 48, Maryland 39.
Maryland doesn’t have a field goal over the last 5:58. Journey Houston with a big putback to end the quarter. Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu is back in the game, though Ava Heiden is on the bench with four fouls.
2:57/3Q: Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu hobbles off the court.
Big loss for Maryland with her nearing a double-double (12 points, 8 rebounds).
4:07/3Q: Iowa already in the bonus.
Hawkeyes can take advantage at the line. Yarden Garzon just picked up her third foul.
4:59/3Q: Iowa 42, Maryland 37.
Not much separation here in the third quarter. Hawkeyes still shooting 44% but are getting beat on the boards. Maryland with a 30-19 rebounding edge as Iowa looks for some room to breathe.
6:47/3Q: Iowa 38, Maryland 34.
Jan Jensen calls time with Maryland on a 7-0 surge. Terps forcing Ava Heiden to take several extended jumpers, which have been hit and miss.
10:00/3Q: Second half underway.
Chit-Chat Wright opens with another trey. Hawkeyes trying to put the foot down early in the second half.
HALF: Iowa 33, Maryland 27.
Strong half for the Hawkeyes. Iowa shooting 41% from the field and 50% from deep through 20 minutes. Ava Heiden leads with 10 points on 5-for-9 shooting. Maryland hasn’t fully gotten to ramp up the press with Iowa in control.
4:07/2Q: Maryland shooting 28% so far.
Hawkeyes defense has been on point. Maryland is 0-for-7 from deep and 8-for-26 overall. Iowa with a 27-20 lead.
5:09/2Q: Iowa 27, Maryland 18.
Hawkeyes are 5-for-9 from deep to fuel this hot start. Three from Taylor McCabe and two from Chit-Chat Wright.
8:42/2Q: Iowa handling Maryland’s press just fine so far.
Only one turnover for Iowa so far while draining three treys out of press breaks. Hawkeyes clinging to a 19-16 advantage. Taylor Stremlow into the game with Journey Houston.
END 1Q: Iowa 16, Maryland 12.
That first quarter went better than many have for Iowa in College Park. Offensive droughts on both sides to end the quarter. Teams have combined to miss 15 of the last 17 shots.
2:47/1Q: Iowa 16, Maryland 10.
Terps are 2:15 without a point as Iowa rips off a 9-0 surge. Four of the five starters have scored.
4:16/1Q: Addie Deal into the game early.
And she’s on the board to give Iowa a 12-10 lead. Ava Heiden has four early points as well.
6:58/1Q: Iowa 5, Maryland 4.
Hawkeyes opened with the first five. Maryland grabs the next four. Taylor McCabe with an early trey and assist.
5:05 p.m. – Ready to rock in College Park.
Basketball next.
5 p.m. – Iowa starting lineup.
4:45 p.m. – What channel is Iowa women’s basketball vs. Maryland on today?
4:30 p.m. – Iowa on the floor in College Park.
4:15 p.m. – Iowa vs. Maryland time today
4 p.m. – Iowa’s availability report is out.
No surprises here. Emely Rodriguez (back) and Jada Gyamfi (knee) remain out.
Dargan Southard is a sports trending reporter and covers Iowa athletics for the Des Moines Register and HawkCentral.com. Email him at msouthard@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter at @Dargan_Southard.
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