Miami (Fla.) vs. Iowa
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Interstat) — Two undefeated teams will clash Saturday when the Iowa Hawkeyes face the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in a non-conference women’s basketball showdown at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
The Hawkeyes (5-0) are coming off a hard-fought 57-52 road victory over Baylor on Thursday. Ava Heiden led the way with 18 points, while Taylor Stremlow added 12 points and four assists. Iowa’s high-powered offense has averaged 86.2 points per game this season, highlighted by a 119-point outburst against Evansville on Nov. 9.
The Hurricanes (4-0) remained perfect with a 66-58 home win over Davidson on Thursday. Guard Gal Raviv poured in 22 points in the victory, with forward Ra Shaya Kyle adding 17 points and two blocks. Miami has relied on a stout defense, holding opponents to an average of 51.5 points through its first four games.
Saturday’s contest is a neutral-site game, though it is being played in Florida. It marks the final non-conference test for both teams before each enters a stretch of challenging matchups. Iowa will host Western Illinois next Wednesday, while Miami will travel to face George Washington in Parry Sound, Ontario, on Nov. 28.