Carnegie scores 30, Woliczko records double-double as all five starters reach double figures.

Iowa Hawkeye guard Dani Carnegie (3) drive towards the basket while defended by Maryville guard Lindsey Schadewalt (23) during Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, basketball exhibition game at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo/Iowa Athletic Communications)

Iowa Athletic Communications

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The No. 10 University of Iowa women’s basketball team cruised past Maryville, 124-67, in exhibition action Thursday night inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

All five Hawkeye starters scored in double figures, led by third-year Dani Carnegie’s game-high 30 points. First-year McKenna Woliczko added a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Iowa closed the first quarter on a dominant 15-1 run, holding Maryville to just one made field goal on its final 14 attempts. Carnegie and third-year Ava Heiden combined for 17 of Iowa’s 25 first-quarter points, while Woliczko pulled down five rebounds. The Hawkeyes shot 61.5 percent from the field in the opening period.

The Hawkeyes carried their momentum into the second quarter, opening the period on a 13-3 run and extending their lead to 54-32 at halftime. Seven Hawkeyes entered the scoring column, led by Carnegie’s 11 points, including three 3-pointers. Iowa held Maryville to 35.3 percent shooting in the quarter.

Iowa broke the game wide open in the third quarter, outscoring Maryville, 43-19, to take a 97-51 advantage. The Hawkeyes shot a blistering 85 percent (17-of-20) from the field, with 19 points coming off the bench. Second-year Jocelyn Faison highlighted the quarter with a pair of 3-pointers less than a minute apart.

The Hawkeyes maintained control in the fourth quarter, closing the game on a 14-5 run to secure the 124-67 victory. Nine Hawkeyes entered the scoring column in the final period as Iowa capped a 70-point second half.

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH JAN JENSEN

“I think there were a lot of great things. We saw a lot of offensive promise. These two sitting right here, they’re pretty, pretty doggone good. There are a lot of things we need to clean up, but I think for an opening exhibition, we were able to set the tone in some areas that I’m pleased with. Hopefully, we’ll keep building from here.”

“I thought we were versatile tonight. I thought we showed that there are a lot of different ways we can score. We don’t always have to rely on one or two people.”

“What I liked most tonight was that they were trusting each other, and they were for each other. The key is accepting the role, whatever it is. And I like the direction that this team is heading a whole lot.”

GAME NOTES

• The Hawkeyes outscored Maryville, 70-35, in the second half, including a 43-19 advantage in the third quarter.
• Iowa shot 85 percent (17-of-20) from the field in the third quarter and 70.3 percent (26-of-37) in the second half.
• Dani Carnegie led all scorers with 30 points on 11-of-14 shooting, including four 3-pointers. Carnegie added five assists and did not commit a turnover.
• Ava Heiden added 19 points on 6-of-7 shooting and collected five rebounds.
• First-year McKenna Woliczko recorded an exhibition double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
• Jocelyn Faison added 14 points and eight rebounds, shooting 5-of-7 from the floor.
• Chazadi ‘Chit-Chat’ Wright finished with 13 points and a game-high seven assists.
• Amari Whiting contributed 10 points and four assists, shooting a perfect 3-of-3 from the floor.
• All five Iowa starters scored in double figures, while 10 Hawkeyes found the scoring column.
• Journey Houston pulled down a game-high-tying 10 rebounds to go along with eight points.
• Iowa shot 63.8 percent (44-of-69) from the field and held Maryville to 31.9 percent (22-of-69).
• The Hawkeyes held a 58-14 advantage in points in the paint and outrebounded the Saints, 52-28.
• Iowa recorded 23 assists on 44 made field goals and committed just 10 turnovers.
• The Hawkeyes scored 23 points off 16 Maryville turnovers and finished with 38 bench points.

UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes open the 2026-27 regular season Monday, Nov. 2, against Towson inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena before playing host to Eastern Illinois on Nov. 5. Both games are slated for 7 p.m. (CT) and will stream on B1G+ (subscription required).