Nebraska had only 4 defenders on the floor when Iowa iced Sweet 16 win with late bucket
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Key Points:
- Nebraska's Sweet 16 loss to Iowa was sealed by a critical error when they took the court with only four defenders, allowing Iowa's Alvaro Folgueiras to score an uncontested and-one layup.
- The play occurred with 58.8 seconds left and Iowa leading 71-68; Folgueiras' three-point play extended Iowa's lead to 74-68, effectively ending Nebraska's comeback hopes.
- Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg accepted responsibility for the miscommunication that led to the defensive lapse, stating, "Put that one on me."
- Iowa advances to the South regional final to face the winner of Houston vs. Illinois, while Nebraska's season ends despite making program history with their first two NCAA tournament wins.
- The incident highlighted a rare situation regarding substitution rules, with Hoiberg uncertain if officials are required to delay play until five defenders are on the court.
