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130 "It was disappointing. A lot of people, including myself, our coaches, and team had higher expectations and we didn't reach those goals," Disterho said. "It is still a sore subject that nags at you, but our team has done a great job of turning that page. We have an opportunity to have a great year. It is remembering what last year felt like because we hadn't experienced that before and moving forward the best we can." However far or quickly the Hawkeyes accelerate will depend on leadership, especially from seniors Disterho, Alexa Kastanek, and Hailey Schneden. "I want to help our team be the best it can be," Disterho said. "It is about making my teammates better, leading the team as best I can, and helping our team get to where we know we can be." How driven are the Hawkeyes? At 9:30 on a recent Sunday evening, Disterho went to Carver- Hawkeye Arena to put up shots in the practice gym. When she arrived, freshman Alexis Sevillian was already there. Whether you call it chemistry or buying in, Disterho says this group of Hawkeyes has it. "You walk into practice and people are out there 45 minutes early shooting. It is commitment," rough eight games this season, Ally Disterho leads the Hawkeyes in scoring at 18.1 points per game. She is shooting 60.9 percent from the field, 64.6 percent from the line, and averages 6.1 rebounds a game.