Tony Perkins scored 16 points and Iowa opened the second half with an 11-0 run and raced away to an 89-58 win over Bethune-Cookman in their season opener. Perkins made seven of nine shots and also dished out five assists and was one of five Hawkeyes in double figures.

Perkins says depth is a strength for the Hawkeyes as well as versatility.

Perkins says he tried to set the tone with defense.