US EditionIowa basketball vs. Florida: What to know about the Hawkeyes' second round NCAA Tournament game
Florida, a recent national champion with dominant rebounding, faces Iowa seeking its first Sweet 16 since the Dr. Tom Davis era, highlighting contrasting team strengths.
- On Sunday, March 22, the Florida Gators, defending national champions, face Iowa in the NCAA Tournament second round at Benchmark International Arena, 6:10 p.m., with BetMGM listing Florida as a 10.5-point favorite.
- After Florida's 114-55 victory over Prairie View A&M and Iowa's 67-61 win over Clemson, Florida enters Sunday's game having won 22 of its last 25 games.
- Florida makes 48.4% of its shots, 2.5 points higher than Iowa has allowed, and Reuben Chinyelu averages 11.5 rebounds for Iowa.
- With a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line, the South Region second-round game will shape bracket momentum and betting narratives as Iowa Hawkeyes chase their first second-weekend since the Dr. Tom Davis era.
- Florida's size up front shapes matchups, with three starters at 6-foot-9 or taller, while Iowa plans to control pace and keep scoring low to upset Florida, a first-ever meeting.
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Florida and Iowa meet in NCAA Tournament second round
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