SURVIVE: Iowa Hawkeyes Nearly Blow 17-Point Lead as Tavion Banks DELIVERS Against USC

Iowa Hawkeyes narrowly survive USC after nearly blowing a 17-point lead—can they ride this momentum into March Madness? Trent Condon breaks down Iowa's gritty victory, spotlighting Tavion Banks’ clutch shooting, Alvaro Fulgaris’ resurgence, and issues with officiating that disrupted second-half defensive flow. Key questions linger about Cooper Koch’s development and whether Iowa can reduce costly turnovers against elite competition.

The discussion covers both men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament resumes, analyzing predictive metrics and crucial upcoming road challenges against Oregon and Washington. On the women’s side, Trent Condon previews Iowa’s battle with USC’s physical defense and the impact of roster changes, including Addie Deal stepping in for the injured Taylor McCabe. Can the Hawkeyes secure another vital win and solidify their seeding for March? Don’t miss this rapid reaction and forward-looking analysis on Locked On Hawkeyes.

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