The Iowa Hawkeyes seem to have remembered last year’s early exit from the NCAA Tournament and were bound to not let history repeat itself in the first round of this year’s tournament. They came out strong, confident, and an intent to do damage in this tournament. They did just that in a 95-43 victory over Southeastern Louisiana.
Not only did Iowa show out, but every single person in Carver-Hawkeye Arena showed out. The environment was electric and unlike few others in the sport.
Kudos to Southeastern Louisiana as they fought and can hang their hat on that. But, at the end of the day, Iowa is on another level in women’s basketball and flexed their muscles today. It was a team effort on offense and defense with a multitude of members chipping in.
Here are five takeaways from the Hawkeyes’ dominant round one victory in the NCAA Tournament as they roll onto the round of 32 with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line come Sunday.