Classes are weeks away from beginning on campus, yet Maryland women’s basketball had one of its biggest crowds in years Wednesday night. The draw was twofold. The Terps were undefeated, the eighth-ranked team in the nation and have legitimate national championship aspirations.

As Iowa's Thursday night date at Illinois approaches, here's three final thoughts on the Hawkeyes' battle vs. top-10 Maryland.

Elements of Sunday's loss should have the Hawkeyes concerned, but not in full-blown panic. Generating productive urgency is Iowa's next challenge.