Iowa Hawkeyes' Gritty Win in NCAA Tournament

0:00On March 21st, Iowa Hawkeyes pulled off a tough 67-61 win over the Clemson Tigers in the first round of the men's 2000, 26 NCAA tournament. The Gritty victory are March 20th in Tampa, Florida, since Iowa to the round of 32 for the first time under new head coach Ben McCollum. The Hawkeyes controlled the pace in a low scoring grind, getting balanced scoring from across the roster. They now face the winner of top-seated Florida, versus 16th-seated Prairie View A&M, likely setting up a rematch-5 against the powerhouse. Hawkeye fans are buzzing about the team effort, especially since Stargard Bennett Sturts struggled with just four of 17 shooting. Guards Kale Combs and Ovaro Fulgeras stepped up with 15 and 14 points, while Benchsparks Cooper Coke and Tate Sage added 18, 7. What sealed it was Iowa's rebounding edge, outboard in Clemson 40-27, with 15 offensive grabs. Forward Kamehanyahu owned the pain, snagging 10 boards to fuel extra possessions.

1:03Iowa heads into prep mode, knowing they've got momentum in McCollum's debut dance, ready to challenge the favorites and chase a sweet 16 spot.