After Iowa women’s basketball announced on Tuesday morning that it will clash with Vanderbilt this upcoming season on Sunday, Nov. 15, in Sioux City, Iowa, many fans expressed their excitement and anticipation on social media for the Hawkeyes‘ additional premier nonconference contest.
The Hawkeyes finished last season with a 27-7 (15-3 Big Ten) record and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, the Commodores finished with a 29-5 (13-3 SEC) record and advanced to the Sweet 16.
The announcement of this clash against Vanderbilt now gives the Hawkeyes their second high-quality nonconference matchup reveal for next season after recently agreeing to a home-and-home series against national power UConn over the next two years.
As fans respond to the news, here are some of the best social media reactions from Iowa women’s basketball fans to the Vanderbilt scheduling announcement:
Hey, Hawk Fans in western Iowa AND beyond the border!đWe sure hope we see you on November 15th when we take on Vanderbilt IN Sioux City! Let’s Goooo, Hawks!!!!đđź https://t.co/NiIf2YPYDE
â Jan Jensen (@goiowa) June 2, 2026
BREAKING NEWSđ¨
Iowa Womenâs Basketball will face Vanderbilt at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City in November.
Jan Jensen is building a phenomenal schedule. https://t.co/WYL0ktSOXp
â Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) June 2, 2026
Oh Sweet Jesus, I’ve been asking for a game in SC! WooHoo. https://t.co/HS7NoS88rV
â rkrager8 (@rkrager8) June 2, 2026
Womenâs basketball: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt.
Sunday, Nov. 15 at the Tyson Center in Sioux City.
â Jeff Linder (@jtlinder) June 2, 2026
Jan Jensen and Co. aren’t messing around. Fantastic move.
NOTE: Iowa MBB will play Creighton in Des Moines on the same day. https://t.co/u9CdG4cJm7
â Brad Schultz (@BradMSchultz) June 2, 2026
Zero smoke ducking goin on!! https://t.co/an0vTj3tYk
â Gary Thompson (@gthomp63) June 2, 2026
This is a huge get for Sioux City, and it’s been something the community has wanted for a while.
The Tyson Events Center will host a DI basketball game! https://t.co/RkFZdk0hjb
â Daniel Ver Steeg (@DanielVSPxP) June 2, 2026
Jan making sure the girls are challenged early and often, not backing away from any competition. I love that and Journey Houstonđ¤đ˝ https://t.co/r2FdobW5ZX
â Morgsss⨠(@Morgsss21) June 2, 2026
Love how the non-con schedule is shaping up! Going to be some great early opportunities! https://t.co/rxboYLIluk
â S. (@karlybird23) June 2, 2026
Iowa WBB acknowledging northwest Iowa fans exist. Dream come true. Letâs go Hawks! https://t.co/uTo4OHF9AM
â Ethanol the Hawkeye Fan (@ethanprice) June 2, 2026
From November 8 to November 15: Iowa will play preseason No. 1 UConn and a top-10 Vanderbilt team led by Mikayla Blakes, who is arguably the most dynamic scorer in the sport.
Jan Jensen really looking to test her squad early. Really excited about it. Good for the sport
â David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) June 2, 2026
Vanderbilt almost certainly wasnât going to just come to Carver without a return game.
This is a neutral site, single game. https://t.co/TkiQrDyUNf
â Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) June 2, 2026
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