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An Iowa win correlates best with the Under. The Hawkeyes prefer to slow games down to a halt, ranking 343rd in adjusted tempo, per KenPom. They allow just 60.8 ppg and will need to rely on that salty defense against a potent Illinois squad. Turn things into a track meet, and Iowa is likely toast, but play the game at your speed, and anything goes.
In its Big Ten-mandated availability report, the Hawkeyes shared good news ahead of its matchup at Iowa State. Iowa head women's basketball coach Jan Jensen said on Tuesday that it expected sophomore guard Chit-Chat Wright to be available.
The Hawkeyes' win over the Bruins helped teach Iowa two things: the importance of that home court advantage, and knowing how quickly an opponent can pounce.
Joshua Jefferson scored 19 points and Milan Momcilovic added 18 as No. 3 Iowa State defeated Oklahoma State 83-71 in a Big 12 game Saturday in Ames, Iowa.
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