Carver-Hawkeye Arena was expected to be sold out for today’s game featuring the eighth ranked Iowa Hawkeyes as they open the NCAA Tournament against Illinois State. The Hawkeyes are coming off the championship at the Big Ten Tournament.

Iowa coach Lisa Bluder. Attendance could set a new NCAA record.

Illinois State is 19-13 after winning the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.

Colorado and Creighton collide in this afternoon’s first game.