Gators vs Hawkeyes: March Madness Showdown

0:00On March 22nd, top-seated Florida Gators take on 9th-seated Iowa Hawkeyes tonight in the South region of the NCAA tournament round of 32. The game tips off at 7-10pm, Eastern Time from Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. It's a match-up full of promise between two teams looking to advance deeper into March Madness. Florida earned this spot with a dominant 114-55 win over Prairie View A&M in the first round. Iowa advanced by holding off Clemson 67-61, never once trailing in that contest. This marks the first all-time meeting between the Gators and Hawkeyes, sparking plenty of buzz among fans and analysts. Florida enters as heavy favorites, but Iowa's balanced offense and defense could keep things competitive if they slow the pace. You can catch the action on TBS, with streaming available on-sling, though check for regional restrictions. Odds have Florida favored by 10 and a half points, with an over-under of 145 and a half.

1:01Expect Florida's strong front court to carry them to a solid win around 86-75, setting up more tournament excitement ahead.