Salt Lake City, Utah – In an exciting postseason matchup, Iowa basketball is set to take on Utah in the NIT game on Sunday at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. With both teams coming off impressive wins in the tournament, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown between the Hawkeyes and the Utes.
Iowa (19-14) secured a 91-82 victory over Kansas State in the previous round, showcasing their determination to advance in the NIT. The potential to host an NIT semifinal at Carver-Hawkeye Arena looms if Iowa can continue their winning streak. A defeat for No. 1 seed Villanova against VCU has opened up the possibility of the Hawkeyes hosting either the Rams or South Florida in the next round on April 2.
On the other hand, Utah (20-14) secured their spot in the matchup with a solid 84-75 win over UC Irvine, led by center Branden Carlson as their top scorer with an average of 17.2 points per game. The Utes have shown resilience throughout the tournament and will be a formidable opponent for Iowa.
The game is scheduled to be televised on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. CT, allowing fans to tune in to the action live. Additionally, for those unable to watch on TV, there is an option to stream the game on Watch ESPN. The excitement surrounding this matchup has generated a buzz among basketball fans, eager to see which team will emerge victorious in this intense battle for NIT supremacy.