Iowa is Elite Eight bound for the first time since 1987!

About this episode

The episode discusses Iowa's historic win over Nebraska, securing a spot in the Elite Eight for the first time since 1987.

I on the Hawks is breaking down Iowa's 77-71 win over Nebraska, heading to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1987. Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points and Tate Sage scored 19 in Iowa's win. We give our instant reaction to one of the biggest wins in Iowa men's basketball program history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Iowa's News Now

Topics covered

• Iowa basketball
• Elite Eight
• sports analysis
• game recap
• college basketball

Keywords

• Iowa
• basketball
• Elite Eight
• Nebraska
• Bennett Stirtz
• Tate Sage
• sports

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Iowa, Nebraska

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