Iowa women's basketball: No. 23 Northwestern beat Hawkeyes, 87-80, in Iowa City

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder huddles with players during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern forward Paige Mott (20) celebrates on the bench with teammates during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) makes a basket as Northwestern forward Anna Morris (42) defends during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa center Monika Czinano (25) makes a basket as Northwestern guard Lindsey Pulliam (10) defends during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern guard Lindsey Pulliam (10) makes a basket as Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall (24) defends during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes players huddle up during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa guard Kate Martin, left, makes a 3-point basket as Northwestern guard Jordan Hamilton and Northwestern forward Paige Mott, right, defend during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa guard Kate Martin (20) celebrates with teammate Iowa guard Megan Meyer, left, after making a 3-point basket during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern guard Jordan Hamilton (24) makes a basket as Iowa center Monika Czinano (25) defends during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after drawing her second foul during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa center Monika Czinano (25) reacts after getting called for a travel during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern forward Anna Morris, right, makes a basket as Iowa center Sharon Goodman defends during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa center Sharon Goodman (40) makes a basket as Northwestern guards Jordan Hamilton (24) Lindsey Pulliam (10) defend during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa center Monika Czinano, right, makes a basket as Northwestern forward Anna Morris (42) and Northwestern guard Jordan Hamilton (24) defend during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian, left, takes the ball up court as Northwestern's Sydney Wood (3) defends during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

A Big Ten Network television camera records action during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern head coach Joe McKeown reacts during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder reacts during the second half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game against Northwestern, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern guard Lindsey Pulliam, right, makes a 3-point basket as Iowa center Monika Czinano defends during the second half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern head coach Joe McKeown reacts during the second half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, left, gets a steal from Northwestern guard Lindsey Pulliam while on defense with teammate Gabbie Marshall (24) during the second half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa center Monika Czinano (25) makes a basket as Northwestern's Sydney Wood, left, and Northwestern forward Anna Morris, right, defend during the second half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa guard Kate Martin looks to pass as Northwestern guard Lindsey Pulliam (10) defends during the second half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern head coach Joe McKeown talks with players heading into a timeout during the second half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa guard Tomi Taiwo (1) makes a 3-point basket as Northwestern guard Lindsey Pulliam (10) defends during the second half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern guard Lindsey Pulliam (10) celebrates with teammate Jordan Hamilton (24) after making a 3-point basket during the second half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) attempts a 3-point basket as Northwestern's Sydney Wood (3) defends during the second half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference women's basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.