Punting is Winning S02E25: Hawkeye Hoopla: Trials, Triumphs, and Lucy Olsen soaring!

Join us on this week's episode as we dive into the highs and lows of the University of Iowa Men's and Women's basketball teams. The men had a mixed week with an impressive 84-73 road victory over Rutgers, but suffered a tough 101-75 loss at Maryland. The team's struggles are compounded by mounting injuries, with Drew Thelwell missing both games due to an ankle issue.On the brighter side, the Women's team had a stellar week, securing a convincing 81-66 win at Nebraska and grinding out an ugly but hard-fought 55-43 home win against Rutgers. Lucy Olsen shone brightly, averaging 29.5 points per game and shooting a remarkable 59% from the field, including an astonishing 66% from beyond the arc.We'll also touch upon the broader landscape of Women's basketball, highlighting the recent dominant performance of UConn against South Carolina. And as always, we'll wrap things up with our engaging Question of the Week. Don't miss out on the latest buzz and insights into Hawkeye hoops!