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Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59
Read full article: Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59Freshman Keaton Wagler scored 25 points and Illinois ended Iowa’s underdog March Madness run by dominating in the frontcourt, beating the Hawkeyes 71-59 to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2005.
Ninth-seeded Iowa continues improbable March run, beating Nebraska 77-71 to reach Elite Eight
Read full article: Ninth-seeded Iowa continues improbable March run, beating Nebraska 77-71 to reach Elite EightAlvaro Folgueiras converted a critical three-point play when Nebraska only had four defenders on the floor, and ninth-seeded Iowa continued its unpredictable NCAA Tournament run under first-year coach Ben McCollum, beating Nebraska 77-71 in a South Region semifinal.
In the era of NIL and transfers, the Sweet 16 is filled with veteran teams that have stuck together
Read full article: In the era of NIL and transfers, the Sweet 16 is filled with veteran teams that have stuck togetherMost of the teams that have reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament have done so behind starting lineups that have a vested interest in their coaches and their programs.
Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida in March Madness on Folgueiras' 3 in final seconds
Read full article: Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida in March Madness on Folgueiras' 3 in final secondsAlvaro Folgueiras nailed a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining and Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida, sending the top-seeded Gators home with a 73-72 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Iowa hires McCollum, who swept Missouri Valley titles and won NCAA game in his one season at Drake
Read full article: Iowa hires McCollum, who swept Missouri Valley titles and won NCAA game in his one season at DrakeBen McCollum, who led Drake’s dominating run through the Missouri Valley Conference and a win in the NCAA Tournament in his only season with the Bulldogs, is the new head coach at Iowa.
Drake's Division II transfers are proving they can win in March Madness
Read full article: Drake's Division II transfers are proving they can win in March MadnessDrake beat Missouri in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night, led by a bunch of Division II transfers who followed their old coach to the Missouri Valley Conference school.
No. 11 seed Drake holds on after blowing big lead and beats Missouri 67-57 in March Madness opener
Read full article: No. 11 seed Drake holds on after blowing big lead and beats Missouri 67-57 in March Madness openerBennett Stirtz scored 21 points and No. 11 seed Drake held on after blowing most of a 15-point lead to be sixth-seeded Missouri 67-57 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.