Iowa Stuns Florida in March Madness Upset

0:00On March 24, in a stunning March madness upset, the number 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes knocked out the top-seated Florida Gators with a 73-2. 72 win in the second round. First year Hawkeyes coach, Ben McCollum, out-dulled Florida's Todd Golden, sending the Gators packing early despite their strong season. Iowa grabbed control after Florida's quick four-point start, building a 12-point lead before the Gators clawed back to take a slim two-point edge. With just eight seconds left, but a borrow Fulgaris answered with a clutch 22-foot jumper off a teammates assist to seal the victory. NBA legend Charles Barkley raved about the game on TNT, saying Iowa outplay Florida for 85% of it, and praising the Gators. Scrabby-ness in a thriller. Earlier in the first half, a heated tussle unfolded between Fulgaris and Florida's Alex Condon over a loose ball with Fulgaris swinging butt. Missing. Officials hit both with technicals and skipped any flagrant, leaving Golden, Fuming, and questioning the call afterward.

1:04Florida standouts like Condon with 21 points and others showed real fight, but one late sequence ended their run. Iowa now eyes the sweet 16 against Nebraska, proving once again how one moment defines tournament dreams.