Jeff Linder

Area girls’ basketball Super Ten: Despite Tuesday loss, Cedar Rapids Prairie stays at No. 1. Iowa City High, Cedar Rapids Xavier climb a spot to 4th and 5th.

Women’s basketball: 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.

Women’s basketball: Hannah Stuelke is expected to return for Iowa’s game Tuesday vs. Northwestern. “She’s resilient, strong and powerful,” assistant Randi Henderson said. “She’s going to produce, I’m sure, in a positive way for us.”

What to know about Tuesday’s women’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern. Game time, TV schedule, game notes.

Girls’ basketball: Tom Lilly Appreciation Night is another winning night for Cedar Rapids Xavier. Saints get a stern test from Cedar Rapids Washington before prevailing, 73-62.

Girls’ basketball notes: At 15-0, Maquoketa Valley is the area’s last area unbeaten. Wildcats are allowing only 32.2 points per game.

Wednesday’s win at Washington revitalized the Hawkeyes’ NCAA women’s basketball hopes. Road tests at Minnesota, Nebraska and Michigan will be pivotal.

Women’s basketball: 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.

Call It Both Ways: High school basketball podcast with Gazette sportswriters Jeff Linder and Jeff Johnson talking area high school basketball.

Area girls’ basketball Super Ten: Wins on back-to-back nights over Maquoketa and Cedar Falls boost Iowa City Liberty to No. 3.

Girls’ basketball: Springville scores the first 17 points, tops East Buchanan, 61-54. Rowan Jacobi registers 25 points, 17 rebounds for the Orioles.

Women’s basketball: Five straight losses for Iowa, and five reasons why. The Hawkeyes will try to snap the skid Wednesday at Washington.

What to know about Wednesday’s women’s basketball game between Iowa and Washington. Game time, TV schedule, game notes.

Girls’ basketball: Janessa Mosley’s lone basket comes with 4 seconds left, and that sends Iowa City Liberty past Maquoketa, 49-48.

Girls’ basketball: The Gazette’s second draft of mock brackets for all five classes, all 341 teams.