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Iowa women lose to Michigan 82-75, Thursday night

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January 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Two University of Iowa post players combined for 32 points Thursday, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but the No. 23 Hawkeyes slumped late and lost to the Wolverines, of Michigan, 82-75. Hawkeyesports.com reports It is the first league loss for Iowa (12-3 overall, 2-1 Big Ten), which led by 17 points (51-34) early in the third quarter. It is the first league win for the Wolverines (9-5, 1-2), who scored 30 points in the fourth quarter.

The Hawkeyes shot 46 percent from the field (28-of-61) and 91 percent from the line (10-of-11). They were 9-of-25 from 3-point, the most since making 10 at Virginia on Dec. 2.

The Iowa women will put their 25-game home winning streak on the line Sunday when they face No. 8 Maryland (13-2, 2-1). The Terrapins defeated Nebraska, 89-50, on Thursday.Tip-time is 2-p.m. You can catch the action on KJAN.