The Iowa Men’s basketball team secured a 95-88 victory over Utah at the Sanford Pentagon, improving their record to 9-3. Former USD Head Coach Craig Smith returned to South Dakota for the game, where Payton Sandfort led Iowa to a second-half rally after trailing at halftime. Lawson Lovering and Mason Madsen had strong performances for the Utes, but Sandfort’s 24 points and the balanced scoring from all five Iowa starters helped secure the win. Owen Freeman, Drew Thelwell, and Josh Dix also contributed with double-digit points. The game drew a crowd of 3,400 fans, with Iowa emerging victorious. Utah dropped to 8-3 with the loss. The exciting matchup showcased the talents of both teams and left the partisan Hawkeye crowd happy. The event was covered by Dakota News Now, with all rights reserved.
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Iowa narrowly defeats Utah in front of a supportive crowd at Pentagon
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