(hawkeyesports.com) MADISON, Wis. – The fourth-ranked Iowa women’s basketball team opened Big Ten play defeating Wisconsin, 87-65, on Sunday afternoon inside a sold-out Kohl Center. Iowa improved to 10-1 this season.

All-American Caitlin Clark had nearly a double-double with 28 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Sophomore Hannah Stuelke scored a career high in Big Ten play with 21 points off the bench.

After the first quarter, the score was tied at 21 as Clark led all scoring with eight points followed by Stuelke with seven points. The Hawkeyes were scrappy with four steals and 11 rebounds.

Graduate Student Kate Martin sunk the first triple for the Hawkeyes midway through the second quarter to give Iowa a five-point lead after trailing for most the game up until this point. A three in the final seconds of the second quarter by Clark put the Hawkeyes up 43-33 at the break.

The Hawkeyes ran away with it in the second half going on a 27-18 run, shooting 66.7%, in the third quarter. Iowa went on a 7-0 run midst of the fourth quarter to solidify the win.

Iowa led for the entirety of the second half. Junior Sydney Affolter made her mark on defense with twelve rebounds. Every available player recorded minutes in today’s matchup.

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The fourth-ranked Hawkeyes will hit the road for a neutral site tilt for the HyVee Hawkeye Showcase against Cleveland State on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. (CT) inside a sold-out Wells Fargo Arena. The game will broadcast on BTN and the Hawkeye Radio Network.