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The Arizona Wildcats and Iowa Hawkeyes have a unique connection in the NCAA Tournament this year, but only if they both reach the Final 4. With both programs having already advanced to the Elite 8, this one crazy stat could come to fruition soon. Come Saturday, Arizona will be competing for its first trip to […] The post The unique connection between Arizona, Iowa Final 4 bids appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A stifling defensive effort led Illinois to a 65-55 win over Houston on Thursday during the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Much of the Fighting Illini’s focus was on slowing down Houston star Kingston Flemings. Brad Underwood’s squad held Flemings to 11 points and four assists on 4-of-10 shooting. Following the decisive victory, the […] The post Brad Underwood breaks down how Illinois slowed Kingston Flemings down in Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The viral buff basketball fan who made waves at Florida's opening round games was spotted wearing Nebraska gear at the Sweet 16 in Houston.
[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] After ninth-seeded Iowa upset Nebraska in the Sweet 16 Thursday night, the Hawkeyes are now the lowest ...
In the NCAA Tournament South Region Sweet 16 on Thursday, the fourth-seeded Nebraska Cornhuskers fell to the ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes, 77-71, in Houston. Nebraska held the lead for much of the contest but saw Iowa seize momentum late. Bennett Stirtz drained a three-pointer with 2:10 remaining to give Iowa its first advantage, and Tate Sage … The post Nebraska coach shoulders blame for shocking late-game blunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The greatest season in Nebraska men’s basketball history has come to an end. Following an unfathomable century-plus without an NCAA Tournament victory, head coach Fred Hoiberg guided the Cornhuskers to the Sweet Sixteen. They spent almost two months straight in the AP’s top-10 rankings and earned a program-best 28 wins. Defense and grit defined this […] The post Nebraska Cornhuskers most to blame for heartbreaking Sweet 16 loss to Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Fred Hoiberg’s late-game blunder left Nebraska with only four men on the court, gifting Iowa an Elite Eight appearance.
The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini are moving on to the Elite Eight portion of the 2026 NCAA Tournament after pulling off a 65-55 win on Thursday against the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars in a Sweet 16 matchup at the Toyota Center in Houston. Illinois basketball’s suffocating defense played a big role in […] The post Illinois basketball upsets Houston with dominant defense to advance to Elite 8 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cinderella stories in March Madness often go to squads at the mid-major level. Ben McCollum believes the same can be the case for his Iowa Hawkeyes squad after win over Nebraska in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. McCollum is enjoying an incredible campaign throughout his first year as the […] The post Iowa HC Ben McCollum responds to ‘Cinderella’ narrative after latest March Madness upset appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers’ 2025-26 season came to a heartbreaking end following their 77-71 loss to Iowa, a game that saw more clutch heroics from Hawkeyes’ forward Alvaro Folgueiras. While it was a disappointing ending, it was also a historic year for Nebraska, winning an NCAA Tournament game for the first time. Following the loss to […] The post Fred Hoiberg drops 2027 ‘banner’ declaration after getting bounced by Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Iowa danced its way to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament after shocking Nebraska, 77-71, in a nail-biting affair at Toyota Center on Thursday. The No. 9 Hawkeyes took advantage of the costly blunder of the No. 4 Cornhuskers with less than a minute left to seal the win and advance to the Elite […] The post Bennett Stirtz reveals heated Ben McCollum moment that inspired Iowa’s comeback vs. Nebraska appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Iowa might not be an NCAA Tournament Cinderella, but the Hawkeyes' Elite Eight trip is quite a tale sportingnews.com
Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg could only watch as they committed a grave mistake at a crucial juncture on Thursday, allowing Iowa to escape with the win, 77-71, in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. The No. 4 Cornhuskers only had four players on the floor with only 58.8 seconds of the […] The post Nebraska’s Fred Hoiberg takes blame for having 4 players in game for crucial Iowa basket appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Fred Hoiberg inadvertently pulled a Norman Dale.
After Iowa bounced Nebraska from the NCAA Men's Tournament, the college basketball world was impressed with Hawkeyes coach Ben McCollum.
Iowa is headed to the Elite Eight for the first time in 39 years after a costly late-game mistake by Nebraska sealed a dramatic Sweet 16 finish.
Iowa basketball star Bennett Stirtz and head coach Ben McCollum have taken a one-of-a-kind path to the Elite Eight, and they have stayed together every step of the way. From Division II powerhouse Northwest Missouri State to the Big Ten, this celebrated duo and the entire Hawkeyes program are now just one win away from […] The post Iowa star Bennett Stirtz shares incredible message after Sweet 16 win vs. Nebraska appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nebraska’s journey in the NCAA Tournament came to a bitter end on Thursday after getting upset by Iowa, 77-71, in the Sweet 16 at Toyota Center. The No. 4 Cornhuskers held a slim lead at the break, 46-43, before the No. 9 Hawkeyes buckled down to work and rallied in the second half. They outscored […] The post Fans roast Nebraska for crucial blunder vs. Iowa in Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Iowa Hawkeyes continued their shocking run in the NCAA Tournament, punching their ticket to the Elite Eight round of March Madness following their 77-71 win against Nebraska in the Sweet 16. Just like the ending of Iowa’s upset win against Florida, it was Alvaro Folgueiras who once again came through in the clutch. Against […] The post Alvaro Folgueiras continues heroic run with clutch FG vs. Nebraska appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Caitlin Clark has taken on a bigger challenge now but three years ago but three years ago, she achieved something that put him in history books of both men and women's hoops.
Pryce Sandfort transfer, explained: Why Nebraska star transferred from rival Iowa to join Cornhuskers sportingnews.com
Nebraska (28-6) and Iowa (23-12) meet for the third time in the 2025-2026 season in March Madness, setting the table for a high-pressure grudge match. Both teams enter the trilogy off two of the most exciting games of the tournament to date. Nebraska faces its Midwest rival after narrowly escaping with a 74-72 win over […] The post Nebraska vs. Iowa prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The first two rounds of the women’s NCAA Tournament have left fans entertained, and the standout matchups have racked up the numbers to prove it. The second round of March Madness has become the second-most watched in the history of the women’s tournament, averaging around one million viewers, according to ESPN. The @MarchMadnessWBB 2nd Round […] The post Women’s March Madness Tournament falls just short of viewership history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Our best for Iowa vs. Nebraska as the two teams meet for the third time this season.
