(Iowa City) The 2nd seeded Iowa women’s basketball team is advancing in the NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes defeated Illinois State 98-58 on Friday in their postseason opener.
Caitlin Clark led Iowa with 27 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists, and 3 steals. Monica Czinano contributed 18 points and 7 rebounds. The Hawks shot 60% (33/55) from the field and 95.2% (20/21) at the free-throw line.
Iowa improves to 24-7 and will play 10-seed (21-9) Creighton on Sunday in Iowa City.
