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Iowa rallies to beat Michigan State in OT

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February 25th, 2023 by admin

Iowa made 6 of 9 three-pointers in the final minute and a half, including their last four in a row in the final 22 seconds to tie the game at 101 and send it to overtime. Payton Sandfort hit the final one with 3.3 seconds left to square it up. The Hawkeyes went on to win it 112-106 in overtime.

According to NCAA records, Iowa became only the fourth men’s Division I team to win after trailing by 11 or more with a minute to play in regulation.

Iowa’s late streak overcame the Spartans shooting 11 of 13 from 3-point range and 28 of 32 at the foul line in regulation.

Kris Murray led Iowa with 26 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. Tony Perkins added 24 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals.

Iowa improved to 18-11 overall. Michigan State got 31 points from Tyson Walker and 21 from Jaden Akins, but the fall to 17-11.