Iowa Edges Baylor in Defensive Struggle at ESPN Wide World of Sports

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Interstat) — The Iowa women’s basketball team remained undefeated, holding off Baylor 57-52 in a low-scoring contest at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on Thursday. The Hawkeyes improved to 5-0 while the Lady Bears fell to 4-1.

Ava Heiden led Iowa with 18 points, while Taliah Scott scored a game-high 32 points for Baylor in the losing effort. The game was a defensive battle, with both teams shooting under 35% from the floor. Iowa maintained a narrow lead throughout the second half to secure the victory in front of a crowd of 2,532.