Likes, dislikes from Iowa basketball's NCAA Tournament win vs. Clemson
Iowa men's basketball took on Clemson in the NCAA Tournament on March 20 in Tampa, Florida. Here's how the game unfolded.
TAMPA, Fla. — Iowa men's basketball never trailed in a 67-60 victory over Clemson in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 20. The Hawkeyes earned their first March Madness victory since 2021.
Barring a major upset, Iowa will face defending champion Florida for a berth to the Sweet 16 on March 22. Here are likes and dislikes from Iowa's win over Clemson. Likes Supporting cast: Recently, Iowa has looked like a team and not a one-man show.
That was the case again against Clemson. Bennett Stirtz did not have his best showing, scoring 16 points on 4-of-17 from the field. But his teammates delivered.
Alvaro Folgueiras and Kael Combs were in double-figures scoring. Cooper Koch hit some important free throws. Tate Sage gave Iowa some offense.