Stuelke's absence forces a lineup adjustment, with Journey Houston likely to start in her place. The injury timing is beneficial as it occurs now rather than ahead of the Sunday matchup against Michigan, allowing the team to adjust. Iowa will need to rely on Ava Heiden and younger players like Teagan Mallegni to secure the road victory.
Iowa Hawkeyes Face Purdue Without Stuelke
The No. 13 Iowa Hawkeyes travel to West Lafayette on Feb. 19 to face the Purdue Boilermakers, but they will do so without senior forward Hannah Stuelke.