After Iowa defeated Wisconsin in dramatic overtime, social media responded.
There was plenty riding on this game for the Hawkeyes. Encountering a formidable group of opponents, the Hawkeyes’ 10th-place standing in the Big Ten conference makes every game practically a must-win.
With Wisconsin among their remaining three opponents, Iowa still has dances with Michigan State and Northwestern, two other conference contenders.
Iowa undoubtedly has plenty of opportunities, beginning with their matchup at home against Wisconsin on Saturday, to make the NCAA Tournament, even though they need big wins to have any shot.
From the outset, things in this one really looked awful. Unlike Iowa, which got off to a poor start, Wisconsin was unable to miss a shot if they so chose.
It appeared as though this would be a blowout to end Iowa’s season. Afterwards, the Hawkeyes emerged victorious in the latter half, matching the Badgers point-for-point until overtime was reached.
Indeed, it is correct. The Hawkeyes have seemed to lose these close games all season. Again and again this year, they have torn our hearts apart. Tony Perkins, however, made the game-winning basket with 1.2 seconds remaining, meaning that today was their day. Wisconsin, rated twenty-eighth, was defeated 88-86 by Iowa.
As the season progressed, Iowa required big wins. We recently received one, ladies and gentlemen. These responses are listed here.