Top-10 Showdown Set: no. 12 Iowa Faces No. 11 Iowa State in Cy-Hawk Series
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A highly anticipated matchup between two undefeated teams is set to unfold as No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball (9-0, 1-0 Big Ten) travels to Hilton Coliseum in ames, Iowa, to face No. 11 Iowa State (10-0) in the annual Iowa corn Cy-Hawk Series contest on Wednesday, December 10th. ESPN will broadcast the game, deploying it’s premier broadcasting team to cover the clash.
ESPN’s Top Crew to Call the Action
Ryan Ruocco will handle play-by-play duties, and Rebecca Lobo will provide color commentary for what promises to be a thrilling contest between two programs enjoying exceptional starts to the 2025 season. The network’s decision to assign its top broadcast team underscores the national meaning of this rivalry game.
Hawkeyes and Cyclones Enter as Unbeatens
Iowa is coming off a dominant 79-36 victory over Rutgers last Saturday,marking the Hawkeyes’ first Big ten Conference game of the season. The decisive win showcased Iowa’s offensive firepower and defensive intensity. Meanwhile, Iowa State continued its notable run with a 105-52 thrashing of Northern Illinois on Sunday. Notably, the Cyclones have already secured a victory against a Big Ten opponent, defeating Indiana 106-95 on November 30th.
A History of Close Contests
The all-time series between Iowa and Iowa State favors the Hawkeyes, who lead 32-23. However, the recent history of this rivalry has been remarkably competitive. Iowa has won the last three meetings and eight of the last nine, but a meaningful trend has emerged: nine of the past eleven contests have been decided by a margin of 10 points or less. This suggests that Wednesday’s game is likely to be a hard-fought battle, nonetheless of the teams’ current records.
Game Details
The 2025 Iowa corn Cy-Hawk Series women’s basketball game will tip off at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN. Fans can also follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news,notes,and opinions by following @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and liking their page on Facebook. For additional updates, follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews.
Clarification of Changes & How Questions are answered:
* Why: The game is a highly anticipated matchup between two undefeated teams (Iowa and Iowa State) in the annual Cy-Hawk Series. It’s nationally significant, as evidenced by ESPN assigning its top broadcast crew.
* Who: No. 12 Iowa (9-0, 1-0 Big Ten) will play No. 11 Iowa State (10-0). key personnel include Ryan Ruocco (play-by-play) and Rebecca Lobo (color commentary).
* what: The game is a women’s basketball contest within the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series.
* How did it end?: The article does not report on the outcome of the game, it is a preview.
* Breakpoints: I chose breakpoints after the ESPN crew declaration and after the section detailing the teams’ recent performances.
