University of Iowa Men’s Basketball Falls to Wisconsin, 74-63
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa men’s basketball team succumbed to No. 21 Wisconsin in a hard-fought contest, ending with a score of 74-63 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. The loss drops the Hawkeyes to a disappointing 4-8 in Big Ten Conference play and 13-10 overall.
Iowa looked promising early on, taking an 11-5 lead within the first five minutes thanks to accurate three-point shooting. However, Wisconsin responded effectively, and the two teams exchanged leads frequently during the first half, which featured eight ties and five lead changes. Iowa’s biggest lead was 19-13 midway through the half. The Hawkeyes entered halftime ahead 39-37, buoyed by a buzzer-beating long two from sophomore Pryce Sandfort, who scored 11 points in the half.
In the second half, the contest remained tightly contested. With just under 14 minutes left, senior Payton Sandfort’s free throws extended Iowa’s lead to 50-46, but the tide soon turned. Over the final eight minutes, Iowa struggled offensively, netting only seven points, allowing Wisconsin to regain control. The Badgers capitalized on late free throws to maintain their lead.
Pryce Sandfort finished as Iowa’s top scorer with 14 points, supplemented by Josh Dix with 13 points, and Drew Thelwell contributing 11 points. Payton Sandfort led on the boards with eight rebounds. Iowa shot 24-of-63 (38.1%) overall and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8-of-25 (32%).
Wisconsin was led by John Tonje, who tallied 22 points, six rebounds, and four assists, aiding the Badgers in overtaking the Hawkeyes in the second half. The team aims to bounce back in their next match-up as they continue their season.
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