In the Iowa Hawkeyes (15-9, 6-5 B10) first game without senior guard Tania Davis, they got a much-needed win over Michigan State (16-8, 6-5 B10), 87-83 in overtime. It moves them into a four-way tie with Michigan State, Indiana and Purdue for fifth in the Big Ten, as well as just 0.5 games behind Northwestern for fourth.
Their 15th win of the season didn’t come without fireworks, though. Iowa, led by Ally Disterhoft‘s 25 points, 12 rebounds and three steals, trailed 19-14 after the first quarter and 33-30 at the half. They benefitted from a 20-11 advantage in the third quarter, but Tori Jankoska struck late in the fourth quarter for Michigan State.