Iowa stuns Florida as first No. 1 seed falls in March Madness

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The defending national champions are out of the Big Dance.

Iowa Hawkeyes knocked out Florida in the second round with a stunning 73-72 win, where Alvaro Folgueiras’ corner 3-pointer helped propel Iowa into the lead with just 4.5 seconds remaining on the clock.

The defeat marks the first No. 1 seed to be eliminated from the NCAA Tournament this year, and the Hawkeyes will now face the Nebraska in the Sweet 16.


Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) reacts after a play.
Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) reacts after a play against the Florida Gators in the second half during a second round game.
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Folgueiras finished the night with 14 points, which included the game-winner.

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