It’s hard to call it a blown opportunity when the Iowa Hawkeyes (16-12, 8-9) faced the tall task of going to a ranked opponent who was coming off a brutal loss in the #12 Illinois Fighting Illini (20-7, 11-5). But that’s what happened as another second half lead dwindled into a 95-85 loss in Champaign, IL.
Coleman Hawkins tantalized with a career high 30 points on 9/11 shooting, five steals, and five assists. Josh Dix led the Hawks with 20 points and Ben Krikke continued his nice run of play with 15 on 7/9.