Overview
- Iowa built a 24-point first-half cushion and led 40-22 at the break before UCLA found traction.
- UCLA responded with an 18-2 burst and cut the deficit to 61-57 with 3:13 remaining.
- Iowa closed on a 13-4 run, converted all eight late free throws, and sealed it with Bennett Stirtz’s long three in the final seconds.
- Stirtz finished with 27 points on 8-for-10 shooting and five assists, while Donovan Dent led UCLA with 25 points, including 20 after halftime.
- The result moves Iowa to 12-2 (2-1 Big Ten) and drops UCLA to 10-4 (2-1) as Mick Cronin criticized a ‘soft’ first half; guard Skyy Clark exited with a hamstring injury, and the teams visit Minnesota and Wisconsin on Tuesday.