Iowa Upsets No. 1 Florida with Last-Second 3-Pointer in NCAA Tournament
In Brief
Iowa's victory over defending champion Florida ends a long Sweet 16 drought and reshapes the NCAA tournament bracket.
Key Facts
- The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Florida Gators 73-72 in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
- Alvaro Folgueiras hit a game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds to secure the win.
- Florida was both the No. 1 seed and the defending national champion in the tournament.
- Iowa advanced to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with this victory.
- The game took place on Sunday night, according to Fox News.
What Happened
Iowa defeated No. 1 seed and defending champion Florida 73-72 in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, with Alvaro Folgueiras scoring a decisive 3-pointer in the closing seconds.
Why It Matters
The upset ends Florida's title defense and marks Iowa's return to the Sweet 16 for the first time in over two decades, impacting the tournament's competitive landscape.
What's Next
Iowa will advance to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, where they will face their next opponent as the tournament continues.
Sources
- Fox News — Iowa hits clutch 3-pointer in closing seconds to stun Florida(3h ago)
- Google News — Iowa takes down No. 1 Florida in NCAA tournament thriller(2h ago)
- Google News — Iowa beats No. 1 seed and defending champ Florida in March Madness on Folgueiras' 3 in final seconds(3h ago)