Iowa women's basketball praises resiliency after Taylor McCabe injury

Iowa defeated Ohio State 91-70 after senior guard Taylor McCabe suffered a non-contact left knee injury; McCabe will undergo an MRI and Addie Deal scored a career-high 20 points after replacing her.

Iowa beat No. 11 Ohio State 91-70 in a game that included a non-contact left knee injury to senior guard Taylor McCabe on the opening possession. Head coach Jan Jensen said the team paused briefly, then rallied and relied on depth when McCabe did not return. Addie Deal stepped into the lineup and produced a new career-high scoring performance. Key details: - Taylor McCabe sustained a non-contact left knee injury on the game's first possession, according to team reporting. - Coach Jan Jensen said the team rallied and that Addie Deal was called on and delivered a 20-point, career-high outing in McCabe's absence. - McCabe is scheduled to undergo an MRI to assess the injury; Iowa's next game is at USC on Thursday, Jan. 29. Summary: Iowa's win over Ohio State proceeded after McCabe's early injury, with the coach noting the team's depth and immediate response. McCabe will have an MRI to determine the severity of the left knee issue, and the team is scheduled to play at USC on Jan. 29. Undetermined at this time.