Southern guard Mykayla Cunningham attempts to keep the ball away from Iowa defenders during an Iowa women’s basketball game against Southern University on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Cunningham had five steals and four assists. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 86-51.
Fans came out to watch the Iowa women’s basketball home opener against Southern University. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 86-51 on Monday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City.
Leading the team, Iowa guard Ava Heiden had her first career double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Iowa Forward Hannah Stuelke had 20 points, and hit 8 out of 11 of her field goals. For her first double digit game in an Iowa uniform, guard Emely Rodriguez contributed seven points in the final quarter to finalize the win.
For their next game, the Hawkeyes host Evansville on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. CST.
Players help Iowa guard Emely Rodriquez from the ground during an Iowa women’s basketball game against Southern University on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Rodriquez is a transfer from the University of Central Florida. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 86-51. (Clara Jarecke)Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke and Southern forward DeMya Porter reach for the ball in the tip-off during an Iowa women’s basketball game against Southern University on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Stuelke added 20 points and nine rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 86-51. (Samantha DeFily)Iowa guard Addie Deal brings the ball down the court during an Iowa women’s basketball game against Southern University on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. This is Deal’s first game in an Iowa uniform. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 86-51. (Clara Jarecke)Southern guard Jocelyn Tate and Iowa guard Chazadi Wright fight for the ball during an Iowa women’s basketball game against Southern University on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Wright had seven assists, tying her career best. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 86-51. (Samantha DeFily)Iowa head coach Jan Jensen watches the court during an Iowa women’s basketball game against Southern University on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. This is Jensen’s second year as head coach. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 86-51. (Samantha DeFily)Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke tries to shoot during an Iowa women’s basketball game against Southern University on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Stuelke added 20 points and nine rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 86-51. (Clara Jarecke)Iowa guard Emely Rodriquez falls to the ground during an Iowa women’s basketball game against Southern University on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Rodriquez is a transfer from the University of Central Florida. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 86-51. (Clara Jarecke)Iowa guard Addie Deal takes a picture with fans after an Iowa women’s basketball game against Southern University on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. This is Deal’s first game in an Iowa uniform. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 86-51. (Clara Jarecke)
