GoIowaAwesome has a good write up:
Western Kentucky isn’t a typical small conference opponent. The Hilltoppers have won at least 24 games every year since 2013, and make routine appearances in post-season tournaments. They also like to test themselves against Power 5 opponents. Already this year, they’ve played #5 Louisville (a 102-80 loss), and at Oklahoma (a 90-83 loss). Despite their 0-2 record, then, this was a dangerous team for Iowa to play in their first road game of the season.
Iowa passed their first big test with flying colors. The Hawkeyes shot 69% (nice) from the floor and 46% from 3-point range as part of a 104-67 dismantling of the Hilltoppers.
Western Kentucky isn’t a typical small conference opponent. The Hilltoppers have won at least 24 games every year since 2013, and make routine appearances in post-season tournaments. They also like to test themselves against Power 5 opponents. Already this year, they’ve played #5 Louisville (a 102-80 loss), and at Oklahoma (a 90-83 loss). Despite their 0-2 record, then, this was a dangerous team for Iowa to play in their first road game of the season.
Iowa passed their first big test with flying colors. The Hawkeyes shot 69% (nice) from the floor and 46% from 3-point range as part of a 104-67 dismantling of the Hilltoppers.