Overview

• Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Murray State Racers 92-57 in the first round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament in Norman, Oklahoma.
• Lucy Olsen recorded a standout performance for Iowa with 12 points and 12 assists, leading the team's balanced attack.
• Murray State, the nation's highest-scoring team, struggled offensively after star player Katelyn Young left the game with an ankle injury.
• The victory marks a strong postseason debut for Iowa's new head coach Jan Jensen, following the retirement of Lisa Bluder.
• Murray State entered the game with a 10-game winning streak but was unable to maintain their scoring momentum in the tournament.