Sweet 16 highlights, bracket update
Hawk Central • • general
Key Points:
- Iowa basketball has reached the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999 and will face 4-seed Nebraska on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. CT at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
- The 9-seed Hawkeyes advanced by defeating Clemson and top-seeded Florida, while Nebraska progressed by beating Troy and Vanderbilt.
- The game has been highly competitive, with both teams exchanging leads and strong defensive plays, including a tied score of 65-65 late in the second half.
- Iowa has shown strong offense, shooting 60% in the first half, and key players like Cooper Koch and Tate Sage have contributed crucial baskets.
- The matchup is available for live updates online, and betting odds slightly favor Nebraska, with a spread of -1.5 and moneyline odds at Nebraska -125 and Iowa +105.
