Alvaro Folgueiras hits game-winner to lift Iowa past No. 1 Florida, into first Sweet 16 since 1999
Florida's hopes at back-to-back national titles are gone.
Alvaro Folgueiras lifted the Hawkeyes to their first Sweet 16 since 1999 on Sunday night with a massive upset over Florida. (Mike Carlson/Getty Images) Mike Carlson via Getty Images Florida’s hopes at back-to-back national titles are gone. Alvaro Folgueiras drilled a late 3-pointer in the final seconds to lift No.
9 Iowa past No. 1 Florida 73-72 on Sunday night in Tampa, Florida. That sent the Hawkeyes into their first Sweet 16 since 1999, and eliminated the defending national champions in the process.
Iowa star Bennett Stirtz brought the ball up the floor in the final seconds after the Gators jumped up by two, and he found a wide open Folgueiras standing in the corner of the floor. Folgueiras was perfect. IOWA TAKES THE LEAD LATE!
pic. twitter. com/SkTT5OP2w9 — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 23, 2026 Folgueiras, like he does after knocking down every 3-pointer he makes, pointed up to the sky in a way to honor his father, who died when he was just 9 years old.
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