US EditionIowa vs. FDU at a Glance
Fairleigh Dickinson enters undefeated (21-0 NEC) against Iowa, which posted a strong 26-6 season and 17-4 Big Ten record, in NCAA Tournament opener.
- On Saturday, the Iowa Hawkeyes host Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in Iowa City at 4 p.m., with the Knights 21-0 in NEC play.
- With a 26-6 season and a 17-4 Big Ten record, Iowa earned its NCAA Tournament spot, facing Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday.
- Data show the teams contrast in scoring and rebounding, with Iowa making 48.9% of its shots and Fairleigh Dickinson shooting 42.4%, while the Knights average 73.6 points and 41.2 rebounds per game.
- BetMGM sportsbook lists the Hawkeyes at-31.5 with an over/under of 129.5, indicating a strong favorite despite the Knights' 21-0 NEC record.
- Players in form to watch include Madlena Gerke and Chazadi Wright, with recent scoring depth, while Ava Renninger averages 12.7 points and 5.8 rebounds for Fairleigh Dickinson.
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Iowa and Fairleigh Dickinson square off in opening round of NCAA Tournament
The No. 7 Iowa Hawkeyes and Fairleigh Dickinson Knights play in the NCAA Tournament opening round. Saturday's matchup is the first of the season between the teams.
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