IOWA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

NCAA women's basketball photos: Iowa Hawkeyes 87, Central Michigan 72, in first round

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Iowa's Caitlin Clark drives against Central Michigan's Kalle Martinez during the first half of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark drives against Central Michigan's Kalle Martinez during the first half of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio.
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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, top, shoots over Central Michigan guard Micaela Kelly during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, top, shoots over Central Michigan guard Micaela Kelly during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
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Iowa players and coaches celebrate after a college basketball game against Central Michigan in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio. Iowa won 87-72.
Iowa players and coaches celebrate after a college basketball game against Central Michigan in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio. Iowa won 87-72.
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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Gabbie Marshall #24 of the Iowa Hawkeyes puts up a shot over Kyra Bussell #50 of the Central Michigan Chippewas during the first half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Gabbie Marshall #24 of the Iowa Hawkeyes puts up a shot over Kyra Bussell #50 of the Central Michigan Chippewas during the first half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.
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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Kate Martin #20 of the Iowa Hawkeyes shots during the first half against defender Sophia Karasinski #11 of the Central Michigan Chippewas in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Kate Martin #20 of the Iowa Hawkeyes shots during the first half against defender Sophia Karasinski #11 of the Central Michigan Chippewas in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Iowa Hawkeyes stand for the national anthem in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament against the Central Michigan Chippewas at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Iowa Hawkeyes stand for the national anthem in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament against the Central Michigan Chippewas at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.
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Central Michigan guard Anika Weekes, center, drives between Iowa center Sharon Goodman, left, and guard Kate Martin, right, during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
Central Michigan guard Anika Weekes, center, drives between Iowa center Sharon Goodman, left, and guard Kate Martin, right, during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
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Central Michigan guard Molly Davis (14) drives past Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall (24) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
Central Michigan guard Molly Davis (14) drives past Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall (24) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
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Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder talks to her team during a timeout in the first half of a college basketball game against Central Michigan in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder talks to her team during a timeout in the first half of a college basketball game against Central Michigan in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
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A stadium usher holds a mask required sign during the first half of a college basketball game between Iowa and Central Michigan in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
A stadium usher holds a mask required sign during the first half of a college basketball game between Iowa and Central Michigan in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Kate Martin #20 of the Iowa Hawkeyes drives to the basket ahead of Kyra Bussell #50 of the Central Michigan Chippewas during the first half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Kate Martin #20 of the Iowa Hawkeyes drives to the basket ahead of Kyra Bussell #50 of the Central Michigan Chippewas during the first half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Kate Martin #20 of the Iowa Hawkeyes controls the ball during the first half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Kate Martin #20 of the Iowa Hawkeyes controls the ball during the first half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Tomi Taiwo #1 of the Iowa Hawkeyes grabs a rebound ahead of Kalle Martinez #22 of the Central Michigan Chippewas during the first half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Tomi Taiwo #1 of the Iowa Hawkeyes grabs a rebound ahead of Kalle Martinez #22 of the Central Michigan Chippewas during the first half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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Iowa guard McKenna Warnock (14) drives to the basket ahead of Central Michigan guard Maddy Watters (4) and center Jahari Smith (21) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
Iowa guard McKenna Warnock (14) drives to the basket ahead of Central Michigan guard Maddy Watters (4) and center Jahari Smith (21) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Maddy Watters #4 of the Central Michigan Chippewas grabs a rebound ahead of Tomi Taiwo #1 of the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Maddy Watters #4 of the Central Michigan Chippewas grabs a rebound ahead of Tomi Taiwo #1 of the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22), forward Monika Czinano (25), and guard Kate Martin (20) during the second half of a college basketball game against Central Michigan in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Sunday, March 21, 2021.
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22), forward Monika Czinano (25), and guard Kate Martin (20) during the second half of a college basketball game against Central Michigan in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Sunday, March 21, 2021.
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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Tomi Taiwo #1 of the Iowa Hawkeyes controls the ball during the first half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Tomi Taiwo #1 of the Iowa Hawkeyes controls the ball during the first half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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Iowa guard Tomi Taiwo, left, tries to steal the ball from Central Michigan forward Kyra Bussell during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
Iowa guard Tomi Taiwo, left, tries to steal the ball from Central Michigan forward Kyra Bussell during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, right, shoots over Central Michigan guard Molly Davis (14) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, right, shoots over Central Michigan guard Molly Davis (14) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives ahead of Central Michigan guard Maddy Watters (4) and guard Molly Davis (14) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives ahead of Central Michigan guard Maddy Watters (4) and guard Molly Davis (14) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
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Iowa guard McKenna Warnock (14) is fouled by Central Michigan forward Kyra Bussell, left, during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
Iowa guard McKenna Warnock (14) is fouled by Central Michigan forward Kyra Bussell, left, during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
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Central Michigan guard Micaela Kelly (1) fights for a rebound with Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, right, during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
Central Michigan guard Micaela Kelly (1) fights for a rebound with Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, right, during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the women's NCAA tournament at the Alamodome, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in San Antonio.
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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes puts up a basket ahead of Sophia Karasinski #11 of the Central Michigan Chippewas during the first half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes puts up a basket ahead of Sophia Karasinski #11 of the Central Michigan Chippewas during the first half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.
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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Tomi Taiwo #1 of the Iowa Hawkeyes defends against Molly Davis #14 of the Central Michigan Chippewas during the second half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - MARCH 21: Tomi Taiwo #1 of the Iowa Hawkeyes defends against Molly Davis #14 of the Central Michigan Chippewas during the second half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at the Alamodome on March 21, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas.
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