Thursday 19th September 2024

Caitlin Clark and Monica Czinano both had 23 points as the Iowa Hawkeyes women cruised to an 87-72 win over Central Michigan in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament Clark added seven rebounds and seven assists as the Hawkeyes had four players in double figures.

The Hawkeyes improve to 19-9 and advance to Tuesday’s second round where they play fourth seed Kentucky. The Wildcats beat Idaho State 71-63.