Utah Basketball Advances To Quarterfinal Of NIT After Beating Iowa
Mar 24, 2024, 9:11 PM | Updated: Mar 25, 2024, 10:16 am
SALT LAKE CITY – The two seed Runnin’ hosted the three seed Iowa Hawkeyes in the second round of the NIT at the Huntsman Center.
The Utes got off to a quick start over Iowa and never really looked back, going into the locker room with a 48-36 advantage over the Hawkeyes.
.@GabeMadsen53 leads all scores with 19 points (3/5 3pt, 6/6 ft) and @sneakgod has 10p/6a/5r/3s at the break.
Let’s go Utes!!!! 👏👏👏#GoUtes https://t.co/TWJk8HmpCH
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) March 25, 2024
Iowa did come out of the half a little more fired up, getting the score within eight, but the Utes persevered, beating the Hawkeyes, 91-82.
The Runnin’ Utes handle Iowa to advance in the NIT, 91-82.
They will host one more round of the NIT against VCU who beat USF earlier this evening.#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/bBkveMJucO
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) March 25, 2024
Starting NIT Lineups Runnin’ Utes Vs. Iowa
Tonight’s Starters‼️ pic.twitter.com/rGnnUvChU6
— Utah Basketball (@UtahMBB) March 25, 2024
Tip-off otw. #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/qjhdVibjEd
— Iowa Men’s Basketball (@IowaHoops) March 25, 2024
Up Next For Utah
After the win over Iowa, the Utes will get to host one last game in the Huntsman Center for the NIT against Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) on Wednesday, March 27. Tipoff is set for 7:00 pm MT and can be viewed on ESPN2.
Runnin’ Utes Stats Leaders In The NIT Second-Round
- Scoring Leader: Gabe Madsen – 31 points (career high)
- Rebound Leader: Lawson Lovering/Deivon Smith – 10 rebounds
- Assists Leader: Deivon Smith– 10 assists
Gabe Madsen couldn’t be stopped as Utah’s leading scorer against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Madsen racked up 31 points, three rebounds, two assists, and one steal.
Deivon Smith came in second in points with 19 while adding 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth triple double. Smith was also good for three steals.
Branden Carlson wrapped up Utah’s leading scorers with 12 points, adding in one rebound, two assists, and two blocks.
Noteworthy Runnin’ Utes Stats In The NIT Second-Round
The Utah men shot 46% from the field, 39% from the three, and 76% from their trips to the line.
The Utes collected 43 rebounds, 22 assists, four blocks, six steals and eight turnovers.
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