While most eyes were focused on the NCAA Tournament on Selection Sunday, the Iowa men’s team knew heading into the day their name would not be called after falling short in a 90-78 loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament. But the day wasn’t without waiting and watching as the Hawkeyes were eying an invite to the NIT Tournament.
On Sunday night, with Hawkeye Nation’s focus turned to the Women’s NCAA Tournament selection show and Iowa’s tough draw in Albany Region 2, the Iowa men heard their name called for the NIT.