**Hawkeyes Basketball Poised for NIT Second Round** **Iowa City, Iowa - March 21, 2024** - The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team is set to face Utah in the second round of the NIT on Tuesday, March 21. The game will be played at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Hawkeyes earned a berth in the NIT after finishing the regular season with a 19-12 record. They lost to Purdue in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. Utah, meanwhile, finished the regular season with a 20-10 record. They lost to Colorado in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Tournament. The game will be televised on ESPN2 and streamed on ESPN+. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. CT. The Hawkeyes are looking to make a deep run in the NIT and potentially earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament next season. They have a talented team led by sophomore guard Ahron Ulis and junior forward Kris Murray. Utah is a tough opponent, but the Hawkeyes are confident they can pull out the victory. They will need to play their best game of the season to advance to the next round. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Hawkeyes' NIT run.
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**Hawkeyes Basketball Poised for NIT Second Round** **Iowa City, Iowa - March 21, 2024** - The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team is set to face Utah in the second round of the NIT on Tuesday, March 21. The game will be played at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Hawkeyes earned a berth in the NIT after finishing the regular season with a 19-12 record. They lost to Purdue in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. Utah, meanwhile, finished the regular season with a 20-10 record. They lost to Colorado in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Tournament. The game will be televised on ESPN2 and streamed on ESPN+. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. CT. The Hawkeyes are looking to make a deep run in the NIT and potentially earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament next season. They have a talented team led by sophomore guard Ahron Ulis and junior forward Kris Murray. Utah is a tough opponent, but the Hawkeyes are confident they can pull out the victory. They will need to play their best game of the season to advance to the next round. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Hawkeyes' NIT run.
**Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Basketball Makes History with Record-Breaking Season** **Iowa City, Iowa** - The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team continues to shatter records and make history in the 2023-24 season. **Landmark Achievements** * Caitlin Clark became the first Iowa women's basketball player to record both 200 3-pointers and 200 steals in her career. * Clark ranks 44th on Iowa's all-time scoring list with over 1,000 career points. * Iowa's victory over UConn on Friday night became the most-watched women's college basketball game in history, with over 142 million viewers. **Season Highlights** * Iowa advanced to the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship game for the second consecutive year after defeating UConn 71-69. * Clark led the Hawkeyes against UConn with 21 points, while Monica Czinano added 18 points. * Iowa's season record currently stands at 20-10, with a 11-8 conference record. **Roster Update** * Iowa has signed four top-100 recruits for the 2024 class, adding depth to a talented roster. * Molly Davis will return for a fifth year, ensuring continuity for the Hawkeyes. **Coach Lisa Bluder's Accolades** * Coach Bluder was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year for the seventh time in her career. * Bluder has led Iowa to nine NCAA Tournament appearances in her 23 seasons as head coach. **Upcoming Schedule** * Iowa faces Wisconsin at home on February 3. * The Hawkeyes travel to Michigan on February 6. * Iowa returns home to face Nebraska on February 9. Stay tuned to the Iowa Hawkeyes official website and social media channels for the latest updates and coverage of the women's basketball team's historic season.
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**Caitlin Clark Leads Hawkeyes to Final Four Victory Against UConn** Iowa's women's basketball team advanced to the 2024 Final Four after a thrilling 71-69 victory over UConn. Caitlin Clark was the star of the game for the Hawkeyes, scoring 21 points and leading a late rally. Iowa trailed by six points with less than two minutes remaining but fought back to secure the victory. Paige Bueckers led UConn with 22 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Iowa's late surge. The Hawkeyes will now face the winner of the South Carolina-Louisville semifinal game in the championship game. For the most comprehensive coverage of Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball, visit ESPN.com for live scores, video highlights, news, and more.
**Iowa Hawkeyes Advance to NIT Second Round with Win in Utah** **Salt Lake City, Utah** - March 21, 2024 - The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team defeated the Utah Utes in the first round of the NIT tournament on Tuesday night. The Hawkeyes led by 10 points with just under four minutes remaining in the game, but the Utes rallied back to cut the deficit to one point. However, Iowa held on for a 75-74 victory. Iowa was led by Kris Murray, who scored a game-high 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Tony Perkins added 17 points, while Connor McCaffery had 11 points and six assists. The Hawkeyes will now face the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NIT on Thursday night. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT. Iowa is making its first appearance in the NIT since 2016. The Hawkeyes are looking to reach the NIT championship game for the first time since 2006.
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