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Iowa women's basketball values Oklahoma State, Lindenwood scrimmages

Jan Jensen shared why Iowa's two scrimmages against Oklahoma State and Lindenwood are important.

Iowa head women's basketball coach Jan Jensen highlighted the significance of the team's scrimmages against Oklahoma State and Lindenwood. She emphasized that the private scrimmages, free of media scrutiny and scouting reports, allow the team to focus solely on their own performance. Iowa secured a win against Oklahoma State, with guard Dani Carnegie leading the way by scoring 31 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, making six assists, and recording three steals.

Other notable performers included McKenna Woliczko with 19 points, and Ava Heiden with 12 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. Jensen noted the value of these scrimmages, stating that they offer a genuine competition without external influences, allowing for a clear assessment of the team's capabilities against a different type of opponent.

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