Everything went according to plan for the No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes as they kicked off their season in style with a whopping defeat of Fairleigh Dickinson, 102-46. The Hawkeyes stormed out of the gates from the opening tip, playing as if they had been waiting for this moment after much anticipation and excitement.
It ultimately was a showcase of the collective effort that will help the team succeed as the season progresses and as they take on tougher opponents.
Four Hawkeyes scored in double figures. Caitlin Clark led the way with yet another double-double of 26 points and 10 assists. She also had seven rebounds and no turnovers. Nineteen of those points came in the first quarter alone. For the night, Clark went 4-for-9 from the 3-point line, as well as 2-for-3 from the free throw line. She set the tone early on for what was expected to come.
Hannah Stuelke finished with 22 points and led the team with nine rebounds. She shot 9-for-10 from the field and was perfect at the free throw line, going 3-for-3. She even added a 3-pointer to her tally, which gives her another weapon to add to her arsenal. “It is a huge confidence booster,” Stuelke said. “You work so hard to get better and it feels great to be able to do it in the game.”
Center Sharon Goodman entered the…
