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Iowa rallies to edge Michigan in overtime

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January 13th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Iowa outscored Michigan 8-0 to start overtime in a 93-84 win in Iowa City, Thursday night. The Hawkeyes outscored the Wolverines 9-2 to force the extra session and Payton Sandfort capped the rally with a four point play. He finished with a career high 26.

After starting Big Ten play 0-3 the Hawkeyes have won three straight.

Sandfort scored 24 of his 26 points after halftime.

That’s Iowa coach Fran McCaffery. Freshman Josh Dix scored 10 points and had five assists in his most extensive action of the season as Iowa got 42 points from its bench.

Kris Murray led Iowa with 27 points. The Hawkeyes host Maryland Sunday afternoon.