Iowa Vs Utah State Box Score

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25-11-2024

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The Hawkeyes Survive a Late Uptick from the Aggies to Seal the Win

In a nail-biting encounter at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Iowa Hawkeyes managed to fend off a valiant effort from the Utah State Aggies, emerging victorious with a 68-64 scoreline. The Hawkeyes' defense stood tall in the face of Utah State's late-game surge, securing their third win of the season.

First Half Dominance

The Hawkeyes came out strong in the first half, racing to a 14-point lead courtesy of a 22-10 run. Iowa's offense was firing on all cylinders, with Filip Rebraca and Patrick McCaffery combining for 19 points in the opening period. Utah State, however, refused to back down, with Justin Bean and Brandon Horvath providing a spark off the bench to trim the deficit to 36-30 at halftime.

Second Half Drama

The Aggies came out reinvigorated in the second half, with Bean and Horvath continuing to lead the charge. Utah State's pressure defense forced Iowa into five turnovers in the first five minutes, allowing the visitors to narrow the gap to 43-42. The Hawkeyes, however, weathered the storm, with Rebraca and Tony Perkins steadying the ship. A crucial three-pointer from Perkins with 6:25 remaining put Iowa up 58-54, and the Hawkeyes managed to hold on despite Utah State's best efforts.

Box Score Breakdown

• Filip Rebraca (Iowa): 20 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists
• Patrick McCaffery (Iowa): 18 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists
• Justin Bean (Utah State): 19 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals
• Brandon Horvath (Utah State): 17 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists

Next Up

The Iowa Hawkeyes will look to build on this momentum when they face off against the Purdue Boilermakers on December 3. Meanwhile, the Utah State Aggies will aim to bounce back against the BYU Cougars on December 1.

Statistics

• Iowa: 45.5% FG, 35.7% 3PT, 68.4% FT
• Utah State: 42.1% FG, 31.8% 3PT, 60.0% FT