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The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrated a decisive 94-57 victory over Toledo, showcasing a powerful team performance.
However, head coach Jan Jensen was quick to address an ongoing concern: the team's lack of consistency from beyond the arc, a trademark skill that Caitlin Clark had perfected.
Jan Jensen calls out Iowa's shooting struggles
In what Jensen called a "great team effort," Iowa took an early lead, holding an 18-point advantage by the end of the first quarter.
Junior forward Hannah Stuelke led with 17 points, while Taylor McCabe and Lucy Olsen each added 14 points.
Yet, Jensen observed a notable gap in the team's shooting approach, particularly in the area where Clark had excelled-those deep, confident three-pointers that became a hallmark of Iowa's offense during Clark's tenure.
"When I track those 3s, they're not just great 3s," Jensen remarked.
She pointed out that the Hawkeyes' three-point shooting, hovering around 28% this season, could improve with better shot selection.
"If I can get them to take those out of it, their percentage will go a little higher, they'll then take a better one, it'll feel better, and they'll have more confidence."
Lucy Olsen ready to step up for Hawkeyes
Jensen noted that while the team doesn't lack shooting talent, they need guidance in recognizing opportune moments to shoot.
"I gotta do a better job of getting them to understand when they take it," she said.
"They're not quite all green-light shooters. So, I just have to get that worked out a little bit. It needs to be improved."
Looking ahead, Iowa has recruited promising talent, including guard Lucy Olsen, who transferred from Villanova with a solid scoring record.
Olsen has shown potential in her debut games but insists she's not aiming to replicate Clark's style.
Instead, she's focusing on bringing her own strengths to the Hawkeyes.
"I'm not going to try to be her [Clark]," Olsen commented, signaling her commitment to finding her role within the team.
As the season progresses, Jensen's focus on disciplined shot-taking could play a crucial role in Iowa's efforts to build a cohesive, successful team in a new era without Clark.