Three stars from Iowa basketball’s 85-79 win vs. Washington

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After another frustrating losing skid that spanned the previous two games, Iowa basketball (15-12, 6-10 Big Ten) got back in the win column Saturday evening with an 85-79 victory over Washington (13-14, 4-12) from Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Offensively, the Hawkeyes shot a respectable 26-for-55 (47.3%) from the floor, including 10-for-21 (47.6%) from beyond the arc and 23-of-26 (88.5%]) from the charity stripe. Defensively, Iowa forced 11 Washington turnovers, including six steals and two blocks. The Hawkeyes converted those 11 turnovers into 19 points, helping power Iowa to victory.

With the win, the Hawkeyes created much-needed breathing room among those fighting to qualify for the Big Ten Tournament as the regular season winds down. Iowa now resides in a 14th-place tie with Rutgers (Iowa holds a head-to-head advantage), one game ahead of 16th-place Northwestern.

Here are the three stars from Iowa basketball’s Saturday triumph over Washington.

Payton Sandfort

Feb 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) reacts after the game against the Washington Huskies at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

As he has done regularly throughout the season, Sandfort powered the Hawkeyes offensively by contributing 27 points on 7-for-18 (38.9%) from the floor, 1-for-5 (20%) from deep, and 12-for-13 (92.3%) from the free-throw line in a full 40-minute effort. The senior also registered nine rebounds (all defensive rebounds), two assists, and one block to add to his impressive night.

Sandfort’s stellar performance is nothing new but is always worth appreciating as he continues to pour his heart and soul into the program in his final year of eligibility.

For the Hawkeyes to qualify for the Big Ten Tournament, Sandfort must continue his torrid offensive play as the regular season wraps up.

Josh Dix

Feb 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Josh Dix (4) shoots the ball as Washington Huskies forward Great Osobor (1) defends during the…

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Author : Hawkeyes Wire

Publish date : 2025-02-23 11:45:00

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