The young Iowa Hawkeyes team played like a veteran squad in its first round game against the Central Michigan Chippewas. The Hawkeyes prevailed 87-72. The Hawks were very balanced from a scoring standpoint. Caitlin Clark was, well, Caitlin Clark, with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Monika Czinano just keeps coming at you; she ended with 23. Kate Martin had an excellent first half and ended with 13, and McKenna Warnock took over for a stretch in the second half. Warnock ended with 13 points and 10 boards.