Iowa women's basketball tonight: How to watch Hawkeyes vs. Towson
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Iowa women's basketball tonight: How to watch Hawkeyes vs. Towson
Josh Helmer, Hawkeyes Wire·Hawkeyes Wire
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No. 10 Iowa women's basketball opens its 2026-27 season on Monday, Nov. 2 from inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
TheHawkeyesfeature an exciting group, including standout returnees in point guard Chit-Chat Wright and center Ava Heiden. Heiden led the Hawkeyes in scoring last season, averaging 18.0 points per game on 64.1% shooting. Wright averaged 12.5 points per game and shot 44% from 3-point range.
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Iowa added four transfers to its roster, including formerGeorgiaguard Dani Carnegie, who scored 30 points in the Hawkeyes' 124-67 exhibition win over Maryville.
As tipoff arrives, here's where and when Hawkeye fans can watch Iowa opens its season against Towson:
How to watch Iowa women's basketball vs. Towson
Date:Monday, Nov. 2
Time:7 p.m. CT
Live stream:B1G+
Luke Jorden and Karch Smith have the call from inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Fans can also tune into Rob Brooks (play-by-play) and Kathryn Reynolds (color) on theHawkeye Radio Network.
Iowa's 2026-27 regular-season schedule
Thursday, Oct. 29:Iowa 124, Maryville 67
Monday, Nov. 2:vs. Towson
Thursday, Nov. 5:vs. Eastern Illinois
Sunday, Nov. 8:at UConn
Thursday, Nov. 12:vs. Northern Iowa
Sunday, Nov. 15:vs. Vanderbilt (Sioux City)
Thursday, Nov. 19:vs. Montana State
Monday, Nov. 23:vs. Utah (Baha Mar Hoops Tournament)
Wednesday, Nov. 25:vs. Navy (Baha Mar Hoops Tournament)
Tuesday, Dec. 1:at Drake
Saturday, Dec. 5:vs. Nebraska
Wednesday, Dec. 9:vs. Iowa State
Sunday, Dec. 13:vs. Southern
Sunday, Dec. 20:vs. Northern Illinois
Tuesday, Dec. 29:at Illinois
Friday, Jan. 1:at Michigan State
Tuesday, Jan. 5:vs. Rutgers
Saturday, Jan. 9:at Minnesota
Thursday, Jan. 14:vs. Northwestern
Sunday, Jan. 17:vs. Indiana
Sunday, Jan. 24:at Oregon
Wednesday, Jan. 27:at Washington
Sunday, Jan. 31:vs. Wisconsin
Thursday, Feb. 4:at Nebraska
Sunday, Feb. 7:at Michigan
Thursday, Feb. 11:vs. USC
Sunday, Feb. 14:vs. UCLA
Thursday, Feb. 18:at Penn State
Sunday, Feb. 21:vs. Purdue
Thursday, Feb. 25:vs. Maryland
Sunday, Feb. 28:at Ohio State
Iowa forward McKenna Woliczko (20) is announced in the starting lineup before an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
The Iowa Hawkeyes huddle before taking the court for an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa forward McKenna Woliczko (20) dribbles toward the basket against Maryville’s Lindsey Schadewalt (23) during an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa center Layla Hays (12) reaches for the ball during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa guard Chazadi 'Chit-Chat' Wright (11) dribbles the ball during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa’s Jocelyn Faison (0) follows through on a shot attempt as Maryville’s Braci Nyberg (12) defends during an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa’s Jocelyn Faison (0) reacts during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa head coach Jan Jensen reacts during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa guard Taylor Stremlow (1) shoots the ball during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa guard Chazadi 'Chit-Chat' Wright (11) looks to pass the ball during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa forward McKenna Woliczko (20) drives to the basket during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa forward McKenna Woliczko (20) shoots against Maryville’s Claire Lueken (50) during an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa’s Jocelyn Faison (0) defends Maryville’s Hadley Crosier (4) during an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa guard Dani Carnegie (3) listens during a huddle during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa guard Dani Carnegie (3) dribbles toward the basket as Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) screens Maryville’s Adylan Ayer (33) during an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa guard Chazadi 'Chit-Chat' Wright (11) shoots the ball during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa guard Amari Whiting (15) looks to pass the ball during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa guard Bria Medina (50) shoots the ball during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) reaches for the ball as Maryville’s Libby Gilmore (11) watches during an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) looks to score the basketball during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) reacts during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa head coach Jan Jensen and the Iowa women’s basketball team wave to fans after an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa forward McKenna Woliczko (20) signs an autograph for fans after an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa guard Amari Whiting (15) signs a pair of sneakers for a fan after an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
Iowa guard Chazadi 'Chit-Chat' Wright (11) and Iowa guard Dani Carnegie (3) react after the Hawkeyes defeated the Maryville Saints in an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa forward McKenna Woliczko (20) is announced in the starting lineup before an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa forward McKenna Woliczko (20) is announced in the starting lineup before an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
The Iowa Hawkeyes huddle before taking the court for an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa forward McKenna Woliczko (20) dribbles toward the basket against Maryville’s Lindsey Schadewalt (23) during an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa center Layla Hays (12) reaches for the ball during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa guard Chazadi 'Chit-Chat' Wright (11) dribbles the ball during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa’s Jocelyn Faison (0) follows through on a shot attempt as Maryville’s Braci Nyberg (12) defends during an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa’s Jocelyn Faison (0) reacts during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa head coach Jan Jensen reacts during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball tops Towson in opener: Final score, recap
Iowa guard Taylor Stremlow (1) shoots the ball during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa guard Chazadi 'Chit-Chat' Wright (11) looks to pass the ball during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa forward McKenna Woliczko (20) drives to the basket during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa forward McKenna Woliczko (20) shoots against Maryville’s Claire Lueken (50) during an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa’s Jocelyn Faison (0) defends Maryville’s Hadley Crosier (4) during an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa guard Dani Carnegie (3) listens during a huddle during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa guard Dani Carnegie (3) dribbles toward the basket as Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) screens Maryville’s Adylan Ayer (33) during an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa guard Chazadi 'Chit-Chat' Wright (11) shoots the ball during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa guard Amari Whiting (15) looks to pass the ball during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa guard Bria Medina (50) shoots the ball during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) reaches for the ball as Maryville’s Libby Gilmore (11) watches during an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) looks to score the basketball during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) reacts during an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa head coach Jan Jensen and the Iowa women’s basketball team wave to fans after an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa forward McKenna Woliczko (20) signs an autograph for fans after an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa guard Amari Whiting (15) signs a pair of sneakers for a fan after an exhibition game against the Maryville Saints at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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Iowa women's basketball vs. Maryville: Best exhibition photos
Iowa guard Chazadi 'Chit-Chat' Wright (11) and Iowa guard Dani Carnegie (3) react after the Hawkeyes defeated the Maryville Saints in an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Oct. 29, 2026.
(Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
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