IOWA CITY — Sunday celebrations have become a staple of the Iowa women’s basketball experience at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. It’s no surprise one of the most boisterous buildings knows how to do the sport’s premier day right.

The Hawkeyes (1-0) get their first Sunday showdown of the season in game number two, as Iowa welcomes Evansville (0-1) to town for a 2 p.m. tipoff on BTN+. The Nov. 9 showdown will allow the Hawkeyes to build off their season-opening win over Southern , while also welcoming one of their own back for a riveting reunion.

With that, here are three things to watch and a prediction.

How much does this game advance Iowa's hunt for its clear-cut emotional leader?

Before the Iowa starters head out for the opening tip, there’s one final huddle with usually one voice talking.

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