**Hawkeyes Basketball Poised for NIT Second Round** **Iowa City, Iowa - March 21, 2024** - The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team is set to face Utah in the second round of the NIT on Tuesday, March 21. The game will be played at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Hawkeyes earned a berth in the NIT after finishing the regular season with a 19-12 record. They lost to Purdue in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. Utah, meanwhile, finished the regular season with a 20-10 record. They lost to Colorado in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Tournament. The game will be televised on ESPN2 and streamed on ESPN+. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. CT. The Hawkeyes are looking to make a deep run in the NIT and potentially earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament next season. They have a talented team led by sophomore guard Ahron Ulis and junior forward Kris Murray. Utah is a tough opponent, but the Hawkeyes are confident they can pull out the victory. They will need to play their best game of the season to advance to the next round. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Hawkeyes' NIT run.
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**Hawkeyes Basketball Poised for NIT Second Round** **Iowa City, Iowa - March 21, 2024** - The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team is set to face Utah in the second round of the NIT on Tuesday, March 21. The game will be played at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Hawkeyes earned a berth in the NIT after finishing the regular season with a 19-12 record. They lost to Purdue in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. Utah, meanwhile, finished the regular season with a 20-10 record. They lost to Colorado in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Tournament. The game will be televised on ESPN2 and streamed on ESPN+. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. CT. The Hawkeyes are looking to make a deep run in the NIT and potentially earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament next season. They have a talented team led by sophomore guard Ahron Ulis and junior forward Kris Murray. Utah is a tough opponent, but the Hawkeyes are confident they can pull out the victory. They will need to play their best game of the season to advance to the next round. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Hawkeyes' NIT run.
**Iowa Hawkeyes Advance to NIT Second Round with Win in Utah** **Salt Lake City, Utah** - March 21, 2024 - The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team defeated the Utah Utes in the first round of the NIT tournament on Tuesday night. The Hawkeyes led by 10 points with just under four minutes remaining in the game, but the Utes rallied back to cut the deficit to one point. However, Iowa held on for a 75-74 victory. Iowa was led by Kris Murray, who scored a game-high 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Tony Perkins added 17 points, while Connor McCaffery had 11 points and six assists. The Hawkeyes will now face the TCU Horned Frogs in the second round of the NIT on Thursday night. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT. Iowa is making its first appearance in the NIT since 2016. The Hawkeyes are looking to reach the NIT championship game for the first time since 2006.
**Hawkeyes' New Uniforms Honor Veterans** The University of Iowa Hawkeyes have unveiled new uniforms that pay tribute to veterans. The uniforms feature a tigerhawk logo on the entrance gate and the Big Ten logo in Iowa's colors. The team's official wordmark logo is also featured prominently. The new uniforms are a way to honor the sacrifices made by veterans and their families. They are a reminder of the importance of service and the values that we share as a nation. The Hawkeyes will wear their new uniforms for the first time on November 11th, Veteran's Day. The team will face off against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. We hope that the new uniforms will inspire our student-athletes to play their best and represent the University of Iowa with pride. We also hope that they will serve as a reminder of the importance of service and sacrifice. Thank you to all veterans for your service.
**Iowa Football 2023 Projected Starters Released** INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz has unveiled the projected starters for the 2023 Iowa Hawkeyes football season. The depth chart, released today, provides a glimpse into the team's plans heading into the upcoming campaign. **Key Projected Starters:** * **Quarterback:** Spencer Petras * **Running Back:** Kaleb Johnson * **Wide Receiver:** Keagan Johnson * **Tight End:** Luke Lachey * **Defensive Line:** Logan Jones and Noah Shannon * **Linebacker:** Jack Campbell and Seth Benson * **Defensive Back:** Kaevon Merriweather and Cooper DeJean **Strong Performance in Close Games:** The Hawkeyes have demonstrated a knack for winning close contests in 2023, boasting a 5-1 record in games decided by seven points or less. This resilience bodes well for the team's chances of success in the upcoming season. **Official Sources for Depth Chart:** The official Iowa football depth chart can be found on the following websites: * IowaHawkeyes.com * WMT.com **Upcoming Season:** The Iowa Hawkeyes will kick off their 2023 season on September 2nd against South Dakota State. The team will face a challenging schedule, including games against Nebraska, Penn State, and Michigan.
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