The Hawks nearly pulled off a road upset as the Boilermakers won the game on a last second free throw. The Hawkeyes suffered from their usual problem, turnovers, giving up the ball 22 times in the game. It is a testament to their defense that they can stay in so many games when they turnover the ball that much. Add another quality loss for the Hawks.
Justin Johnson led the Hawks with 14 points and Tony Freeman added 13.
I guess the Hawkeyes can play some D. Iowa managed the biggest upset of the Big 10 season, beating no. 6 in the nation Michigan St. The Hawkeyes held the Spartans to their lowest point total in the shot clock era. What makes this even more surprising is Michigan St was averaging 77 points a game. Iowa’s offense wasn’t much better as they made only 11 field goals. Tony Freeman led the team with 22 points.
It was a very exciting win and I hope Iowa can surprise a few more teams this season.
The Hawkeyes lost their second Big 10 game of the season visiting Madison. The score doesn’t reflect the Hawkeye’s effort in this game. They played very hard. If they didn’t turnover the ball so much (the mark of a young team), they would have had a chance. This season will give the young Hawks experience to compete next season. I’m not sweating the losses much. I am more worried to see the Hawks get better. I hope by the end of the season they can hold on to the ball better.
