I saw a criticism elsewhere that we didn't yet have the 'roster' to compete with a team of Iowa's 'pace.' I disagree. I didn't see anything wrong with our 'pace" (we won the first quarter 20-17, with momentum) as much as I did difference in relative experience.
As noted by someone elsewhere, "Iowa initiates so much contact by leaning into defenders." Thinking about O'Grady's several blocked shots on Alexis, I agree with Jeff Greisch; she'll learn how to draw the fouls (while making the shots) with experience. Fastbreaker noted: "our freshmen are playing like freshmen." I think three tough games in three days may also have something to do with it.
Shooting was off our pace, throughout the game, while several Iowa players had banner performances. We really didn't have an answer for Clarke, who had 41 points (few teams do), yet we lost by 17.
I am looking forward to the NCAA Tournament.