68 Iowa (Mar 5, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- No. 3 Michigan narrowly defeated Iowa 71-68, with Morez Johnson Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg each scoring 16 points and Aday Mara hitting crucial shots in the final 1:22.
- Iowa rallied with an 11-1 run to tie the game late, but missed key opportunities in the final seconds, including a turnover and a missed 3-pointer by Bennett Stirtz.
- Michigan dominated the boards with a 38-25 rebounding advantage and overcame 12 turnovers to secure the win, while Iowa struggled with shooting, making only 11 of 31 field goals.
- Stirtz led Iowa with 21 points despite early shooting struggles, and Manyawu contributed
