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Iowa vs Utah Final: 95-88 - Recap
Iowa grabbed a 95-88 win over Utah on Saturday, behind a 24-point effort from Payton Sandfort at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.
Bettors who backed Iowa were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks.
Owen Freeman had 16 points for Iowa and Josh Dix chipped in with 15 points. Josh Dix had 4 assists for them, while Payton Sandfort was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Utah got a 25-point performance from Lawson Lovering, who was supported by 24 points from Mason Madsen. Mike Sharavjamts had 5 assists in a losing cause for Utah, while Mason Madsen grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Utah were victorious, as the score was 40-37 at the break.
Utah had a 34-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Iowa looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the New Hampshire. Utah will aim to get back on the winning track at Baylor.