Iowa made Murray State work for even the slightest opening, forcing six straight misses from long range to start the game while holding the Racers to 2-for-11 on first-half 3-pointers. Several one-and-done possessions kept Murray State's answers at a minimum. Little changed late as the Racers sputtered to a 5-for-30 showing from deep.

Iowa women’s basketball is a No. 6 seed and will open March Madness vs. No. 11 seed Murray State. No. 3 Oklahoma is the Hawkeyes’ host site.