Conner MAC took control of the game in the final 4 minutes. Drove to the hoop, scored, got a put back, made all free throws, 12 points and solid floor game when the pressure was on in the last 4-5 minutes. Moss was deadly, TC was a monster, the Bear was the Bear, steals, O and D rebounds, chased down loose balls, hit 4 straight 3’s. Liked Pemsl. Surprised to see him. Tough guy.
Fran used a smaller, quicker line up, so Our two bigs did not play a lot. Good decision by Fran. I was told that at least one, maybe two officials, did not call any fouls on CY in the last 7 minutes, but many called on Iowa...lots of questionable calls.
Even though CY scored a lot of points, Iowa’s D really turned up the heat at key times. We are better on D this year. Rebounding was outstanding, both O and D. 18 turnovers...too many, but in all fairness, lots of full court press, fast game, that will happen.
Crowd was great! Very loud. Student section was very full and active. And, do not let anyone tell you CY is not a good team. Very quick, athletic, shooters. Iowa was just better, especially with our bench heavily out scoring State’s. Great Victory, soon to be 11-2 and ranked.