(hawkeyesports.com)

New Brunswick, NJ – The fourth-ranked Iowa women’s basketball team defeated Rutgers, 103-69, on Friday night inside Jersey Mike’s Arena. It was the first sellout for Rutgers women’s basketball since 2006. Iowa improved to 15-1 on the season and 4-0 in Big Ten play.

All-American Caitlin Clark recorded her third triple-double this season leading scoring with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. It was her 14th career triple-double.

Five Hawkeyes recorded double digit points. Kate Martin registered double digits in the first half finishing with 17 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Gabbie Marshall finished with 12 points, and Sydney Affolter and Hannah Stuelke each scored 10 points apiece.

Clark recorded nine points and Davis went 2-for-2 from three in the first quarter to aid the Hawkeyes in the early lead. Iowa outrebounded the Scarlet Knights, 31-13, in the first half to head into halftime with a 55-30, advantage.

It was more of the same in the second half as Iowa outscored Rutgers, 26-16, in the third quarter, shooting 62.5% from the field. Iowa closed out the game going on a 7-0 run midst of the fourth quarter.

It was Iowa’s fifth 100-point outing and 11th 20+ point victory of the season. It is also the first time in the Lisa Bluder era the Hawkeyes have started 15-1.

QUOTING P. SUE BECKWITH, MD, HEAD COACH LISA BLUDER
“First off, we want to recognize the people in Perry, Iowa that are struggling in their community. We’ve been thinking about them a lot and sending prayers their way. I’m really glad Iowa could be here on the night that they are recognizing —. I thought we played very well in tonight’s game. I thought we were in control mentally and physically the whole night.”

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The fourth-ranked Hawkeyes will hit the road to face Purdue on Jan. 10. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. (CT) inside Mackey Arena. The game will broadcast on Peacock (subscription required) and the Hawkeye Radio Network.