Summary
The Florida Gators lost a close NCAA tournament game to the Iowa Hawkeyes with a score of 73-72. Coach Todd Golden faced criticism for deciding to foul when leading by two points, aiming to manage the game's final moments. The plan did not work as expected, leading to Iowa scoring a winning three-pointer.
Key Facts
- The Florida Gators were the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
- They lost to the No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes, 73-72.
- Florida came back from trailing by double digits in the second half.
- Coach Todd Golden revealed the strategy to foul Iowa when leading by two points.
- Iowa's Bennett Stirtz assisted Alvaro Folgueiras, who scored a crucial three-pointer.
- Todd Golden faced criticism for the decision to foul intentionally.
- Iowa advanced to the Sweet 16 and will play against Nebraska.
- The game ended Florida's chance to repeat as national champions.
