Iowa City, Iowa – In a thrilling matchup, Iowa emerged victorious over Utah with a final score of 95-88. Payton Sandfort led the charge with 24 points, followed by Owen Freeman with 16 points. The Hawkeyes shot an impressive 53.1% from the field, securing their ninth win of the season.
Despite a strong performance from Utah’s Lawson Lovering, who scored a career-high 25 points, the Utes were unable to catch up to Iowa’s lead. Mason Madsen also contributed 24 points for Utah, but it was not enough to secure the win.
The game was neck and neck, with Iowa pulling ahead in the final minutes and maintaining their lead until the end. This victory marks Iowa’s first win over Utah in their recent matchups.
Looking ahead, Utah will kick off Big 12 Conference play against Baylor on New Year’s Eve, while Iowa is set to host New Hampshire on December 30. Both teams are eager to continue their winning streaks as they head into the new year.
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