Caitlin Clark and Hannah Stuelke Propel No. 3 Iowa to Season-Opening Victory Over Fairleigh Dickinson

Caitlin Clark's impressive 28 points and Hannah Stuelke's career-first start sees the Hawkeyes triumph 102-46 over Fairleigh Dickinson in their season opener, setting a positive tone for the challenging four-game stretch ahead.

• Caitlin Clark, the reigning national player of the year, scored 28 points and recorded 10 assists in just 24 minutes of play, marking her 44th career double-double. She also scored in double figures for the 91st consecutive game.
• Hannah Stuelke, who was named the Big Ten's Sixth Player of the Year last season, scored 22 points and had nine rebounds in her debut start for the Hawkeyes.
• The Hawkeyes dominated the game from the onset, leading 12-2 just 2½ minutes in and later established a 60-24 lead by halftime.
• Iowa's effective shooting, with a field goal percentage of 54.8% contrasted with Fairleigh Dickinson's 29%, alongside their impressive 28 assists against seven turnovers, underscored a commanding performance.
• The victory was a promising start to the Hawkeyes' challenging four-game stretch ahead, which includes a game against No. 8 Virginia Tech.

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