61 UCLA (Jan 3, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- Bennett Stirtz led No. 25 Iowa with 27 points, helping the Hawkeyes secure a 74-61 victory over UCLA despite a second-half comeback attempt by the Bruins.
- Iowa built a commanding lead early, leading by as many as 24 points in the first half and 20 points in the second, before UCLA's 18-2 run narrowed the gap to 61-57 with just over three minutes remaining.
- The Hawkeyes closed strong with a 13-4 run, including a clutch three-pointer by Stirtz in the final seconds, to seal their fourth consecutive win.
- Iowa shot 56% in the first half and forced nine turnovers, while UCLA struggled with
