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Aaron White Leads Hawkeyes in Opener

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November 15th, 2014 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Aaron White scored 17 of his 19 points in the first half to lead Iowa to a 90-56 win over Hampton in the season opener for both teams on Friday night. The Hawkeyes had 20 assists on their 29 field goals and a 48-32 rebounding margin. Iowa’s Jarrod Uthoff scored 13 points on a career-best four 3-pointers made in five attempts beyond the arc. New starter Anthony Clemmons added 12 points.

Dwight Meikle scored 14 points to lead Hampton and Quinton Chievous added 12 with nine rebounds. The Pirates shot 34 percent from the floor, including only 4 of 18 on 3-pointers. White made 7 of 10 free throws. The forward added seven rebounds and six assists in 21 minutes.

Iowa’s Gabe Olaseni had 12 points, seven rebounds and four blocks. Peter Jok added 11 points. The Hawkeyes have won 25 straight nonconference home games.