In a closely contested matchup at the Spectrum Center, the Iowa Hawkeyes emerged victorious over the Virginia Tech Hokies with a final score of 80-76. The Hawkeyes now stand with an impressive record of 3-0, while the Hokies fall to a still respectable 8-1.

Nov 9, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Cayla King (22) goes up for a shot against Iowa Hawkeyes center Sharon Goodman (40) during the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

The game was marked by several lead changes, totaling 11 throughout the contest, and was tied five times. The Iowa Hawkeyes showcased their offensive capabilities by scoring 21 fast break points and dominating in points in the paint with a total of 42. Their shooting from inside the arc was particularly effective as they made 22 out of their 42 two-point attempts, translating to an efficient shooting percentage of around 52 percent.

Defensively, Iowa managed to block two shots and make eight steals which contributed to their twelve points off turnovers. On rebounds, they were dominant as well; pulling down a total of 47 rebounds – ten offensive and thirty-six defensive ones – compared to forty rebounds secured by Virginia Tech.

Nov 9, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) tips the rebound away from Virginia Tech Hokies guard Olivia Summiel (20) during the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

The free throw line also proved advantageous for Iowa as they capitalized on these opportunities making eighteen out of twenty-two attempts which is approximately an impressive eighty-two percent success rate. Despite struggling beyond the arc with only six three-pointers made from twenty-six attempts (around twenty-three percent), their overall field goal percentage stood at around forty-one percent for sixty-eight attempted shots.

On the other side, Virginia Tech's performance was highlighted by their three-point shooting where they converted thirteen out of thirty-four attempts resulting in about thirty-eight percent accuracy from downtown. They also excelled at blocking shots with six blocks recorded during this encounter but fell short on steals managing only two compared to eight by Iowa.

Nov 9, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Georgia Amoore (5) goes up for a layup against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

As both teams fought hard on court evidenced by personal fouls - eighteen for Iowa and twenty-four for Virginia Tech - it ultimately came down to execution in critical moments where Iowa held firm securing this hard-fought win.

Looking ahead, fans can anticipate another exciting game as The Iowa Hawkeyes are scheduled to face off against Northern Iowa Panthers at McLeod Center on November 12th at an evening time slot that will be broadcasted live via ESPN+. Fans are encouraged not miss what promises be another showcase collegiate basketball talent.

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