UCF is in for a real treat on the hardwood as it welcomes the WBCA Showcase to Orlando. The event brings a heavyweight double act to town, with Iowa and Baylor, two powerhouses in the women’s game, squaring up under the Florida lights.
Last year, Iowa wrapped up a strong 23–11 finish, dominating non-conference action with an 11–2 mark. The Hawkeyes were consistently productive offensively, putting up 74.4 points per outing, including nearly 35 points in the paint. They also thrived by turning defense into offense, averaging 16.2 points off turnovers and 8.4 on the break.
Baylor, meanwhile, arrives with the pedigree of a 28–8 campaign and an impressive 11–4 non-conference stretch in 2024–25. The Bears moved the ball exceptionally well, piling up 18.3 assists per night on nearly 29 made field goals. Their offensive fluidity and depth make them a tough draw for anyone this early in the season.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Baylor vs Iowa NCAAW game, plus plenty more.
Baylor vs Iowa: Date and tip-off time
The Baylor Bears will face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes in an exciting NCAAW game on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 9:00 pm ET or 6:00 pm PT at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista FL.
| Date | Thursday, November 20, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 9:00 pm ET or 6:00 pm PT |
| Venue | ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex |
| Location | Lake Buena Vista FL |
How to watch Baylor vs Iowa on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between Baylor and Iowa live on ESPN 2 nationally. Streaming options are available on Fubo, which offers a FREE trial to new subscribers.
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Baylor vs Iowa team news & key performers
Baylor Bears team news
After an offseason full of roster turnover, Nicki Collen retooled her squad by bringing in six new faces to replace the seven players who departed following the 2024–25 campaign (six graduates and one transfer).
Baylor rolled through Le Moyne on Sunday with a dominant 99–43 victory.
Darianna Littlepage-Buggs stole the spotlight, pouring in 26 points on an ultra-efficient 12-of-13 shooting while hauling in 11 rebounds, the 31st double-double of her stellar career.
Bella Fontleroy chipped in 21 points, hitting the 1,000-point milestone with her final bucket of the night, while Taliah Scott added 22 points to go with a career-high nine assists, showcasing her growth as a playmaker.
Iowa Hawkeyes team news
Chit-Chat Wright put together the best outing of her Hawkeye career, pouring in 19 points on an efficient 7-of-8 shooting while adding two dimes, two boards, and a steal. It also marked her third straight game reaching double figures.
Wright has been lights-out from deep to open the season, knocking down 11 of her 18 attempts from beyond the arc through four contests.
Layla Hays continued her steady production with 14 points and seven rebounds, giving her three consecutive games with double-digit scoring and at least five boards.
Sharpshooter Taylor McCabe has also stayed hot, hitting multiple threes in four straight matchups and in seven of her last nine games dating back to last year.
Ava Heiden chipped in eight points and six rebounds, while Hannah Stuelke battled on the glass for seven boards to go with four points.