NCAA Tournament March Madness
#38 Iowa
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Projected seed: 4
Iowa’s strong start with a perfect record and impressive wins, particularly over teams like Washington State and Utah State, showcases their offensive firepower, which is currently ranked highly. However, their defensive metrics raise some concerns, especially against tougher opponents. The upcoming matchups against teams like Indiana and Purdue will be critical in demonstrating their ability to compete at a high level, as these games could significantly bolster their tournament resume. Additionally, facing rivals like Michigan and Iowa State will test their consistency and provide opportunities to secure quality wins that enhance their seeding prospects.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | TX A&M Commerce | 232 | W89-67 |
| 11/7 | Southern Univ | 214 | W89-74 |
| 11/12 | South Dakota | 163 | W96-77 |
| 11/15 | (N)Washington St | 51 | W76-66 |
| 11/19 | Rider | 257 | W83-58 |
| 11/21 | (N)Utah St | 26 | 47% |
| 11/26 | SC Upstate | 297 | 77% |
| 12/3 | Northwestern | 84 | 61% |
| 12/7 | @Michigan | 63 | 50% |
| 12/12 | Iowa St | 48 | 55% |
| 12/15 | New Orleans | 358 | 84% |
| 12/21 | (N)Utah | 62 | 54% |
| 12/30 | New Hampshire | 355 | 84% |
| 1/3 | @Wisconsin | 74 | 52% |
| 1/7 | Nebraska | 83 | 61% |
| 1/11 | Indiana | 22 | 50% |
| 1/14 | @USC | 121 | 57% |
| 1/17 | @UCLA | 47 | 47% |
| 1/21 | Minnesota | 154 | 68% |
| 1/24 | Penn St | 12 | 46% |
| 1/27 | @Ohio St | 20 | 41% |
| 2/4 | Purdue | 42 | 55% |
| 2/8 | Wisconsin | 74 | 60% |
| 2/12 | @Rutgers | 132 | 58% |
| 2/16 | @Maryland | 30 | 43% |
| 2/19 | Oregon | 53 | 56% |
| 2/22 | Washington | 96 | 62% |
| 2/25 | @Illinois | 34 | 45% |
| 2/28 | @Northwestern | 84 | 53% |
| 3/6 | Michigan St | 77 | 61% |
| 3/9 | @Nebraska | 83 | 53% |