Takeaways from Iowa’s 85-59 victory over Cal Poly

Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY SportsThe Iowa Hawkeyes (4-1) were able to use a strong second half to beat the Cal Poly Mustangs (1-5), 85-59. C.J. Fredrick led the game in scoring with 21 points on 7/8 shooting from the field and added five assists.

Iowa got started strong, with the starters rushing out to a 15-4 lead behind Fredrick and Luka Garza’s nifty scoring and passing. Garza finished with 18 points, nine boards, and an assist. His best stretch was when he had an assist to Jack Nunge, block on the other end, and ran back for a quick basket.

Iowa got a little sloppy with the ball with many reserves in as Cal Poly flipped to a 1-3-1 zone and allowed the game to be closer than necessary,…