Iowa downs Providence to win Hawkeye Challenge

By Richie Zawistowski IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The University of Iowa Women's basketball team provided too many challenges for the Providence Friars to overcome, winning the championship of the KCRG TV-9 Hawkeye Classic on Sunday in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. UI seniors Megan Skouby (MVP), Wendy Ausdemore and Kristi Smith were named to the all-tournament team. "It's nice to keep the trophy home this year," said UI head coach Lisa Bluder. "I loved the balanced scoring we had today. I thought our defense was also pretty good." Iowa had four players score in double figures, with Kachine Alexander leading the way with 15 points while also chipping in with a game-high 11 rebounds. Skouby wasn't far behind with 13 points. The Hawkeyes also continued their excellent defensive and rebounding effort as they held Providence to only 35.1-percent shooting from the field, and a mere 21.4-percent from three-point range (3-14). To read more on this game please click here.