Iowa was able to close out a road win Tuesday night. The Hawkeyes built a 12-point halftime advantage and held off Michigan State 78-71. It was their second straight win as they move to 8-8 in the Big Ten. The Hawkeyes shot 51 percent and committed only six turnovers.
That’s Iowa coach Fran McCaffery. With the victory the Hawkeyes move back into the top half of the Big Ten standings with four games to play.
Payton Sandfort led the Hawkeyes with 22 points. Ben Krikke had 18 points and added 14 rebounds as Iowa led by as may as 16 points in the second half.
