McKenna Woliczko scores 22 points as No. 10 Iowa defeats Eastern Illinois 80-39
McKenna Woliczko scored 22 points as Iowa forced 27 turnovers and held Eastern Illinois to 32% shooting.
- On Thursday, No. 10 Iowa routed Eastern Illinois 80-39 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, improving to 2-0. The Hawkeyes' defense held the Panthers to just 39 points in the decisive victory.
- Despite another slow start, Iowa's defense shut down Eastern Illinois in the second quarter, outscoring the Panthers 27-8 to build a 44-18 halftime lead. The Hawkeyes forced 27 turnovers throughout the contest.
- Freshman McKenna Woliczko led Iowa with 22 points, shooting 9 of 12 from the field, while Ava Heiden added 15 and Dani Carnegie contributed 12. Woliczko, from San Bruno, Calif., anchored the offense.
- Iowa next faces UConn, seeking to refine perimeter shooting after connecting on limited attempts against the Panthers. The matchup represents a significant step up in competition for the undefeated Hawkeyes.
- Eastern Illinois, currently 0-2, continues its three-game opening-week stretch in Iowa, having played at Drake earlier. The Panthers will travel to Iowa State on Sunday to continue their difficult early-season road schedule.
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