Five straight losses for Iowa, and five reasons why. The Hawkeyes will try to snap the skid Wednesday at Washington.

The Iowa women’s basketball team has been spoiled with great success over the past three seasons, earning three Big Ten tournament titles and qualifying for consecutive NCAA national championship games in 2022 and 2023.

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Here are three Hawkeyes that are poised for a breakout season in 2025: Nov 23, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kamari Moulton (28) runs for a touchdown during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images / Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

January was supposed to be a manageable month before a tough February ensued. Instead, Iowa women's basketball is in danger of getting overwhelmed.

Dawson Garcia’s 20 points and Femi Odukale’s 18 led Minnesota to its first victory at Carver-Hawkeye Arena since 2015.

After the Gophers beat No. 21 Michigan last week for their first Big Ten victory of the season, head coach Ben Johnson was high on his team. With several newcomers, rookies and veterans, it has taken the Gophers some time to get their act entirely together.

Dawson Garcia scored 20 points and grabbed six rebounds and Minnesota escaped with a 72-67 win over Iowa in a Big Ten Conference matchup Tuesday night in Iowa City.

Canada’s outgoing prime minister and the leader of the country’s oil rich province of Alberta are confident Canada can avoid the 25% tariffs President Donald Trump says he will impose on Canada and Mexico on Feb.

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Here are the latest USA TODAY Sports Network Big Ten women's basketball power rankings. Rankings are reflective of games through Jan. 21.

In the newest ESPN NCAA Tournament bracketology, Iowa women’s basketball is still in the field, but they have fallen to the very last team in the bracket after a five-game losing streak. Sitting at 12-7 and searching for answers, the Hawkeyes are running out of time to figure things out.