ncaab Game Recap
Northwestern Wildcats vs Iowa Hawkeyes Wrap - Iowa Wins 80-79
Iowa got 22 points from Josh Dix as they ran past Northwestern 80-79 on Tuesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Iowa earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -5.0-point spread.
Iowa got 20 points from Payton Sandfort and another 16 points from Owen Freeman. Brock Harding contributed 8 assists, while Payton Sandfort cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Northwestern got a 21-point performance from Brooks Barnhizer, who was supported by 20 points from Ty Berry. Ty Berry had 4 assists in a losing cause for Northwestern, while Brooks Barnhizer grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Iowa were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Northwestern won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-24.
Iowa looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Michigan. Northwestern will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Illinois.