**Iowa Hawkeyes Defeat Northwestern Wildcats, Extend Winning Streak**
The Iowa Hawkeyes secured a 67-58 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats on Monday night, marking their sixth consecutive win against their Big Ten rivals. Ava Heiden was the standout performer for Iowa, scoring 23 points on an impressive 9-of-11 shooting. This win also handed Northwestern their ninth straight loss of the season.
Chit-Chat Wright contributed significantly to Iowa’s success with 12 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and three steals. Hannah Stuelke added eight points, although she struggled with her shooting, going 2-of-11 from the field and 4-of-8 from the free-throw line. Heiden’s late-game performance included two free throws, a layup, and a buzzer-beater jumper that gave Iowa a 50-44 lead at the end of the third quarter, allowing them to maintain control for the remainder of the game.
The Hawkeyes have dominated the all-time series against Northwestern, now leading 63-18. Grace Sullivan, who entered the game as the Big Ten’s leading scorer with an average of 23.0 points per game, led the Wildcats with 28 points. Sullivan shot 11-of-22 from the field and made 6-of-8 free throws, while also grabbing seven rebounds and recording four steals. Casey Harter added 11 points for Northwestern.
In a late-game push, Harter and Carolina Lau hit back-to-back three-pointers, narrowing the gap to 62-58 with just 59 seconds left. However, Northwestern was unable to score again, sealing their defeat.
Looking ahead, Iowa will face Indiana on Sunday, while Northwestern is set to visit Minnesota on Thursday.
**FAQ**
*What was the final score of the Iowa vs. Northwestern game?*
The final score was Iowa 67, Northwestern 58.