Iowa falls short to No. 3 Michigan but wins over home fans | Leistikow
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Key Points:
- Iowa nearly upset No. 3 Michigan in a tightly contested game on March 5 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, ultimately falling 71-68 after a hard-fought battle marked by intense defensive effort and energetic coaching.
- Coach Ben McCollum praised his team's 100% effort and competitive spirit, highlighting the transformation from a previously disengaged fan base to a lively, supportive crowd that energized the players throughout the game.
- Michigan, now 28-2, faced one of its toughest Big Ten tests, with Iowa matching their intensity and keeping the game close despite Michigan's recent dominant wins over conference opponents.
- The game underscored Iowa's progress under McCollum in his first year, with key seniors Bennett Stirt
