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Iowa stuns No.1 Florida with last-second three shot

PUBLISHED Mar 22, 2026, 11:24 PM ET

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Tampa, Fla. Alvaro Folgueiras hit a three-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining, giving No.9 Iowa a 73-72 win over defending champion No.1 Florida on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament second round, eliminating the Gators and sending the Hawkeyes into the Sweet 16. Iowa, now 23-12 under first-year coach Ben McCollum, will face No.4 Nebraska on Thursday in Houston; Florida, 27-8, became the first No.1 seed knocked out this year, ending its defense of the national title and concluding the Gators’ tournament run.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Florida entered the tournament as the defending national champion and No.1 seed.
Iowa entered the tournament as the No.9 seed and advanced through the first round.
March 22, 2026: Iowa defeated Florida 73-72 in Tampa after Folgueiras’ 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds left.
Following the game, Iowa advanced to the Sweet 16 to face No.4 Nebraska in Houston on Thursday.
Florida’s season ended with the second-round loss, eliminating the defending champions from this year’s tournament.

News Intelligence

This game is a reminder of the unpredictability and thrill of sports. Whether you're an Iowa supporter, a Florida fan, or just a lover of basketball, this upset shows why we watch. It's a great conversation starter for your next sports chat.

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Who Benefited

The University of Iowa men's basketball program benefited from increased national exposure, advancement to the Sweet 16, potential recruiting momentum, and heightened media and fan attention following the upset victory.

Who Impacted

The University of Florida men's basketball program suffered elimination from the NCAA Tournament, ending its title defense and losing the opportunity to advance further in March Madness.

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Articles Published:: 11
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Neutral:: 11
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Who Benefited

Who Impacted

The University of Florida men's basketball program suffered elimination from the NCAA Tournament, ending its title defense and losing the opportunity to advance further in March Madness.