March 22, 2026, 10:52 p.m. CT
TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Rueben Chinyelu #9 of the Florida Gators and Cam Manyawu #3 of the Iowa Hawkeyes compete for the opening tip-off during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Kael Combs #11 of the Iowa Hawkeyes passes the ball against the Florida Gators during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Tavion Banks #6 of the Iowa Hawkeyes shoots the ball against Rueben Chinyelu #9 of the Florida Gators during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Bennett Stirtz #14 of the Iowa Hawkeyes drives to the basket against Urban Klavzar #7 of the Florida Gators during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Bennett Stirtz #14 of the Iowa Hawkeyes shoots the ball against Thomas Haugh #10 of the Florida Gators during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Head coach Ben McCollum of the Iowa Hawkeyes gestures during the first half against the Florida Gators in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Tavion Banks #6 of the Iowa Hawkeyes shoots the ball against Rueben Chinyelu #9 of the Florida Gators during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Mascot of the Florida Gators, Albert, performs during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Mascot of the Florida Gators, Albert, performs during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Mascot of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Herky the Hawk, performs during the first half against the Florida Gators in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Rueben Chinyelu #9 of the Florida Gators looks to shoot the ball against Alvaro Folgueiras #7 of the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Referees intervene as Alex Condon #21 of the Florida Gators and Alvaro Folgueiras #7 of the Iowa Hawkeyes battle for a loose ball during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) and Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) force a jump ball in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; A fight breaks out between the Florida Gators and the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Referees talk to Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden after a fight against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum looks on against the Florida Gators in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum talks to a referee against the Florida Gators in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum instructs his team against the Florida Gators in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Head coach Todd Golden of the Florida Gators looks on during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kael Combs (11) dribbles the ball against the Florida Gators in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Kael Combs #11 of the Iowa Hawkeyes dribbles against Xaivian Lee #1 of the Florida Gators during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Tate Sage #24 of the Iowa Hawkeyes looks to pass the ball against the Florida Gators during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Tate Sage #24 of the Iowa Hawkeyes shoots the ball against Alex Condon #21 of the Florida Gators during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) dribbles the ball against the Florida Gators in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) directs the offense against the Florida Gators in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Bennett Stirtz #14 of the Iowa Hawkeyes dribbles the ball against Boogie Fland #0 of the Florida Gators during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) shoots the ball past Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) looks on against the Florida Gators in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum is held back after a fight against the Florida Gators in the first half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Head coach Ben McCollum of the Iowa Hawkeyes speaks with an official during the first half against the Florida Gators in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) dribbles the ball against the Florida Gators in the second half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch (8) celebrates after a play against the Florida Gators in the second half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch (8) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kael Combs (11) celebrate after a play against the Florida Gators in the second half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch (8) holds his follow through on a shot against the Florida Gators in the second half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch (8) celebrates after a play against the Florida Gators in the second half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Cooper Koch #8 of the Iowa Hawkeyes reacts after his made three point basket against the Florida Gators during the second half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Tavion Banks #6 of the Iowa Hawkeyes dunks the ball against Alex Condon #21 of the Florida Gators during the second half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) reacts after a play against the Florida Gators in the second half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) high-fives Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cam Manyawu (3) against the Florida Gators in the second half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Head coach Todd Golden of the Florida Gators gestures during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) makes a go-ahead three-point basket against the Florida Gators late in the second half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) makes a go-ahead three-point basket against the Florida Gators late in the second half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) makes a go-ahead three-point basket against the Florida Gators late in the second half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Nathan Ray Seebeck, Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images![The Iowa bench erupts after a last second three pointer put them in the lead during the second half of the NCAA March Madness second round at Benchmark international Arena in Tampa, FL on Friday, March 20, 2026. Florida lost 73-72 [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]](https://www.newsbeep.com/us-fl/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/89280956007-usatsi-28567675.jpg)
The Iowa bench erupts after a last second three pointer put them in the lead during the second half of the NCAA March Madness second round at Benchmark international Arena in Tampa, FL on Friday, March 20, 2026. Florida lost 73-72 [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Alvaro Folgueiras #7 of the Iowa Hawkeyes attempts a three point basket against the Florida Gators with under five seconds left during the second half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Alvaro Folgueiras #7 of the Iowa Hawkeyes reacts after his made three point basket against the Florida Gators with under five seconds left during the second half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators in a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Alvaro Folgueiras #7 of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrates after making a three point basket against the Florida Gators with under five seconds left during the second half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kael Combs (11) celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators in a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) reacts after losing to the Iowa Hawkeyes in a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – MARCH 22: Alex Condon #21 of the Florida Gators reacts after being defeated by the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Benchmark International Arena on March 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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