Boyd Hurt Knee Raises Iowa Guard Depth Concerns
In the NCAA East Region opener, Iowa's shooting guard Brody Boyd suffered a knee bruise in the second half against Creighton. X-rays were negative, and coach Steve Alford noted the team is thin at guard with Luke Becker and Ryan Hogan sidelined by injuries. Duez Henderson surged with 16 points as Iowa rallied from 11 down to beat Creighton, while senior Jason Smith filled key roles late.
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Korver left desolate after Creighton loss to Iowa in NCAA first round
Creighton's Kyle Korver endured a rough night going 2 for 13 from three as Iowa defeated the Blue Jays 69 to 56 in the NCAA East Region first round at Nassau Coliseum. Korver called the performance a nightmare while teammates noted the late shooting drought and Creighton's overall 33.3 percent finish.
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Hawks Advance Past Creighton in NCAA Tournament Thriller
Iowa defeated Creighton 66 52 to reach the NCAA second round as Kyle Korver and Creighton struggled from three. Reggie Evans led Iowa with a standout late stretch, and the Hawkeyes survived a slow start to pull away in the second half. The win extends Iowa's first round streak and sets a Saturday meeting with Kentucky. Kentucky escaped Holy Cross 72 68 to reach the next round.
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Tournament Scores and Regional Bracket Highlights
The scoreboard lists early results from Thursday including Kentucky over Holy Cross 72-68 and USC over Oklahoma State 69-54. Regional pairings show matchups in South Midwest and West, with upcoming games and TV on KGAN-TV Channel 2.
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Iowa Hawks survive Creighton in NCAA opener into next round
Iowa beat Creighton 69 56 to advance to face Kentucky as they rely on free throws and tough defense. Oliver and Henderson led a late surge while Evans overcame rough patches and Recker’s uncertain return looms.
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