Iowa connected on 12 three pointers and cruised to a 110-68 win over North Dakota in their season opener. Payton Sandfort led six Hawkeyes in double figures with 21 points. Sophomore point guard Dasonte Bowen had 12 points and added five assists.

Bowen says defense triggered a quick start.

Bowen says the Hawkeyes depth showed in the opener.

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery on the progress made since the exhibition game.