Thanks to the greatness of Megan Gustafson, no women’s basketball player will ever wear No. 10 ever again.
It was an emotional occasion at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City when the Hawkeyes honored Gustafson, currently with the Dallas Wings in the WNBA by retiring her jersey No. 10, ensuring it would never be worn again by an Iowa player.
Gustafson was honored in front of over 13,000 fans at the stadium that were sent home happy that they got to witness Hawkeyes history – as well as a 74-57 victory by the current class of Hawkeyes.
Her first year in the WNBA was somewhat tumultuous after getting cut by the Wings only to be resigned. But it was the black and gold of Iowa that set up her up to don the lime green and blue of the Wings in the W.
Once A Hawkeye, Always A Hawkeye! Congratulations Megan Gustafson! No. 10 is officially retired. 🖤💛 @GustafsonMeg10 @IowaWBB #FightForIowa #AlwaysAHawkeye pic.twitter.com/xAkDEfsk4G
— University of Iowa Center for Advancement (@UIAdvancement) January 26, 2020
Once A Hawkeye, Always A Hawkeye! Congratulations Megan Gustafson! No. 10 is officially retired. 🖤💛 @GustafsonMeg10 @IowaWBB #FightForIowa #AlwaysAHawkeye pic.twitter.com/xAkDEfsk4G
— University of Iowa Center for Advancement (@UIAdvancement) January 26, 2020
To the Rafters. It’s been real, #10 💛 pic.twitter.com/4wUazTB0wr
— Megan Gustafson (@GustafsonMeg10) January 27, 2020
As for the game McKenna Warnock led all scorers with 22 points and 10 rebounds (off the bench). Kathleen Doyle added 20 points to the Hawkeyes efforts along with six rebounds and five assists. Makenzie Meyer finished with 13 points and Amanda Ollinger contributed 10 points and five rebounds.
Taryn McCutcheon scored 12 points and dished out five assists for the Spartans. Nia Clouden also added 10 points and Kayla Belles distributed out seven assists.
Iowa’s record improved to 17-3 along with an 8-1 mark in Big Ten Conference play. Michigan State is 11-9 and 4-5 within its conference.
The Hawkeyes clinched the victory in the fourth quarter by virtue of outscoring Michigan State 28-9 in the final frame, converting what was a slim 48-46 Spartans advantage into an Iowa rout.
