Nebraska vs Iowa score, highlights: Hawkeyes advance to Elite 8
The Iowa Hawkeyes have advanced to the Elite Eight in the 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament after defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers 77-71. Iowa overcame a 10-point deficit in the first half and outscored Nebraska 12-6 in the final moments to secure the win.
Iowa led for only 2:08 of the game but managed to defeat Nebraska 77-71. The Hawkeyes were down by 10 points in the first half but came back to tie the game at 65-65 with 3:11 left. Iowa's Bennett Stirtz led the team with 20 points, while true freshman Tate Sage and Alvaro Folgueiras combined for 35 points off the bench. The win sets a record for the lowest-seeded Big Ten team to reach the Elite Eight. Iowa will move on to the regional final, while Nebraska's historic run comes to an end.
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