The fourth ranked Iowa women open at home tonight against Southern. The tip-off from Carver-Hawkeye Area is at 8:30. Center Monika Czinano says the Hawkeyes are motivated by last season’s early exit from the NCAA Tournament.

Czinano decided early last season she was going to return for a fifth year.

Czinano is part of a starting five that begins its third season together and says a talented freshmen class will provide depth.