Iowa women’s basketball guard Sydney Affolter underwent knee surgery and will be out until early November, head coach Jan Jensen said Tuesday.

The fourth-year played a key role in the Hawkeyes last season averaging 8.4 points,  6.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists across 39 games. 

“This is an unfortunate setback for Sydney, but she will work hard during her rehab and is expected to make a full recovery,” Jensen said. “She has the support of her teammates and coaches, and we look forward to having a healthy Sydney back when she is given clearance from our medical staff.” 

Starting the last nine games of the season in place of the injured Molly Davis, Affolter scored at least 10 points in seven of those nine appearances including a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds on her way to a Big Ten All-Tournament team and the Albany 2 All-Regional Team.