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Iowa Edges Rutgers 68-62 as Stirtz, Sage Deliver Late

Turnover trouble proved costly in a game Iowa closed at the line.

Overview

  • Bennett Stirtz led Iowa with 20 points and five assists, while reserve Tate Sage posted a career-high 17.
  • The Hawkeyes moved to 14-5 overall and 4-4 in the Big Ten with their second straight victory.
  • Rutgers dropped to 9-10 and 2-6 after committing 19 turnovers that turned into 19 Iowa points.
  • The matchup featured eight ties and 11 lead changes before late free throws secured the result.
  • Darren Buchanan Jr. paced Rutgers with 17 points, Tariq Francis added 15, and Emmanuel Ogbole grabbed 10 rebounds; Rutgers hosts Indiana on Friday, and Iowa hosts USC on Jan. 28.