The Hawkeyes were due. Well, they were well past due. As close loss after close loss piled up into a five-game losing streak, head coach Jan Jensen urged the fanbase to stay patient. On Wednesday night in Seattle,

The Iowa women’s basketball team defeated Washington, 85-61, on Wednesday night in Seattle, ending a five-game losing streak. The Hawkeyes set a new program record for field goal percentage, going 33-of-46 from the floor (71.0 percent).

Before the excitement for Sunday can begin, Iowa women's basketball must take care of business Tuesday night. Here's what to watch vs. Northwestern.

The Iowa women's basketball team ended a five-game losing streak Wednesday, dominating Washington, 85-61, in Seattle. The Hawkeyes improved to 13-7 overall and 3-6 in the Big Ten. Watch what they had to say about topping the Huskies and ending the skid in these videos provided by Iowa Sports Information:

The Hawkeyes host Northwestern as they return home after a West Coast road swing. Lucy Olsen scored 20 points on perfect 8-for-8 shooting from the field in Iowa’s 85-61 victory over Washington to cap the trip last week.

Basketball star Caitlin Clark has awarded $22,000 grants through her foundation to four Iowa charities that she said inspired her during her time at the University of Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball made its first nine 3-point attempts and earned a win they desperately needed behind Lucy Olsen's resurgence.

Hannah Stuelke scores 26 in return; Iowa gets past Northwestern, 85-80. Hawkeyes keeps the Wildcats winless in the Big Ten, prepare for a different animal altogether Sunday vs. No. 4 USC.

Over the years, the Iowa Hawkeyes have brought spectacular players to the field. The University of Iowa is known to produce players who frequently become NFL stars, so it’s not surprising that the Iowa Hawkeyes have so many amazing athletes.

Iowa routs Washington, 85-61, to put a five-game skid to rest. Hawkeyes are 8-for-8 from long range in the first half, and Lucy Olsen doesn’t miss a shot in a 20-point, six-assist effort.