Iowa made Murray State work for even the slightest opening, forcing six straight misses from long range to start the game while holding the Racers to 2-for-11 on first-half 3-pointers. Several one-and-done possessions kept Murray State's answers at a minimum. Little changed late as the Racers sputtered to a 5-for-30 showing from deep.

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