Fans react to Iowa basketball March Madness win vs. Clemson
Iowa basketball fans were fired up as Ben McCollum and the Hawkeyes captured the March Madness win over Clemson. A look at the best reactions.
For the first time in five years, the Iowa men's basketball team has won an NCAA Tournament game. The Hawkeyes led for the majority of the night in their 67-61 win over Clemson in Tampa. It was an extremely impressive performance from the supporting cast, who stepped up big on an off-night for superstar point guard Bennett Stirtz.
Kael Combs led the way with 15 points, including a huge layup with a minute to play. Alvaro Folgueiras was excellent as well, finishing the night with 14 points. Iowa advances to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and awaits a date with the winner of top-seeded Florida and No.
16 seed Prairie View A&M. After the first tournament win in years for the Hawkeyes, fans and media members alike were quick to heap praise on the entire team. Social media reacts to Iowa basketball's March Madness win over Clemson What a win for Iowa and this entire group that chose to come to Iowa.
The baseline has been set for decades to come. GO HAWKS — Rick Webster (@TheRickWebster) March 21, 2026 Ben McCollum just wins wherever he goes. Iowa defeats Clemson.