{"id":201709,"date":"2026-03-22T20:47:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T20:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/201709\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T20:47:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T20:47:12","slug":"florida-vs-iowa-live-updates-prediction-how-to-watch-march-madness-round-2-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/201709\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida vs Iowa live updates: Prediction, how to watch March Madness Round 2 game"},"content":{"rendered":"

Follow all of Sunday’s NCAA Tournament second round games with USA TODAY Sports’ live updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The defending national champions didn’t need a warm-up to get going in their title defense.<\/p>\n

Florida<\/a> scored an NCAA Tournament program record 114 points in its first round demolition of 16-seed Prairie View A&M. The Gators also set team NCAA Tournament marks in assists (29), field goals made (45) and field goals percentage (.643). UF’s 59-point margin was also the second-largest in NCAA Tournament history.<\/p>\n

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March Madness conference records: Big Ten leads at 11-2; How are SEC, Big 12 doing?<\/a><\/p>\n

Iowa is coming off a 67-61 win over No. 8 Clemson<\/a> in Friday’s first round. The Hawkeyes’ All-Big Ten guard Bennett Stirtz struggled from the field (4 of 17) but still led with 16 points as Iowa won Ben McCollom’s first March Madness game in black and yellow.<\/p>\n

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Nebraska Cornhuskers fans cheer after defeating the Troy Trojans during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center on March 19, 2026 in Oklahoma City.<\/p>\n

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A view of Buddy the Street Dog as Queens University of Charlotte Royals guard Yoav Berman talks to the media during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center in St. Louis on March 19, 2026.<\/p>\n

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The High Point Panthers band performs prior to a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Wisconsin Badgers at Moda Center on March 19, 2026 in Portland, Or.<\/p>\n

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The South Florida Bulls mascot performs during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center on March 19, 2026 in Buffalo, NY.<\/p>\n

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The Troy Trojans mascot dances on the floor during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center on March 19, 2026 in Oklahoma City.<\/p>\n

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The UCF Knights band performs during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 19, 2026 in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

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The winner of today’s game will advance to next week’s Sweet 16<\/a> to face No. 4 Nebraska in Houston.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you need to know for today’s game:<\/p>\n

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Florida vs Iowa live score<\/p>\n

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What time is Florida<\/a> vs Iowa?<\/p>\n

Time: 7:10 p.m. ET, Sunday.<\/p>\n

What channel is Iowa vs Florida? How to watch, streaming info<\/p>\n

The game is airing on TBS, streaming via Fubo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Florida vs Iowa prediction, odds<\/p>\n

Odds provided by BetMGM<\/a>, as of 1 p.m., Sunday.<\/p>\n

\u220e Andrew Abadie, Gainesville Sun<\/a>: Florida 84, Iowa 73<\/p>\n

The storyline of this matchup will be the two contrasting tempos between Iowa and Florida. The Gators play a much faster pace compared to the Hawkeyes. Look for Xaivian Lee and Boogie Fland to have big games as this matchup will be a test for the duo. Even with Iowa playing at a slower tempo, Florida’s front court has a clear advantage.<\/p>\n

\u220e Tyler Tachman, Des Moines Register<\/a>: Florida 86, Iowa 70<\/p>\n

While Iowa has had a solid first season under Ben McCollum, the dream of a deep March run ends here. The Gators are simply too deep and too consistent. The loss to Vandy in the SEC Tournament was a bit of a wake-up call, plus this is essentially a home game for the Gators, since it’s being played in Tampa. Expect the reigning champs to come out determined to repeat and send the Hawkeyes home.<\/p>\n

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Moneyline: Florida (-550); Iowa (+400)<\/p>\n

Earlier this season, Florida 7-9 center Olivier Rioux became the tallest player to play in an NCAA basketball game.<\/p>\n

He broke the mark of Manut Bol, who was 7-7 and played at Division II Bridgeport.<\/p>\n

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