Hawkeyes vs Gators: Slower Pace Clashes with Florida's Style

0:00On March 21st, the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team grabbed their first NCAA tournament win in five years by beating 8th-seated Clemson, 67-61 in the first round. Now they face a tough test against top-seated Florida in the second round on March 22nd at 7-10pm, Eastern Time on TBS. Iowa gets a rest day on March 21st after their opener, while the Gators roll past 16th-seated Prairie View A&M-1014-2. 55, their highest scoring game this season. This matchup gives Iowa a shot at their first two straight tournament wins since the 1998-99 season when they lost to. Top-seated Yukon in the regional semis. Florida, the defending national champions, bounced back strong from an SEC title loss. Bennett Sturks led Iowa with 16 points despite a rough shooting night, while KL Combs added 15 and Alvaro Fulgeras chipped in 14. From the bench, Florida's Thomas Howe averages 17 points in all five starters scored in double figures last time out.

1:04The Hawkeyes play a slower pace that clashes with Florida's fast, high scoring style. Setting up an intriguing battle as both teams chase deeper, tournament runs.