CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Chazadi Wright scored 19 points, Layla Hayes added 14 points off the bench and No. 21 Iowa defeated Northern Iowa 74-41 on Sunday.
Wright had a near-perfect shooting performance, making 7 of 8 shots overall, 3 of 3 three-pointers and 2 of 2 free throws. Hayes also shot well, making 6 of 8 field goals and 2 of 3 free throws. She grabbed seven rebounds.
Twelve of the 14 players who saw playing time for the Hawkeyes reached the scoring column, and Iowa held a 35-9 advantage on the bench.
Iowa (4-0) scored 20 points off the bench in the first half and led 35-15 at the break. Ten offensive rebounds led the Hawkeyes to 12 second-chance points. Iowa built a 14-point lead in the third quarter when UNI made just 2 of 19 field goals and was outscored 25-11.
Bri Robinson scored 15 points for the Panthers (0-3) and Elise Jaeger grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Hawkeyes lead the series 28-3 and have won six straight meetings and 18 of the last 19 meetings.
Next
Iowa: vs. Baylor on Thursday at the WBCA Showcase in Orlando, Florida.
Northern Iowa: At Creighton on Thursday.
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