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Iowa Basketball: Takeaways, observations from win over Northwestern

Dec 29, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) goes to the basket as Northwestern Wildcats forward Pete Nance (22) defends during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa basketball defeated Northwestern, 87-72, on Tuesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Here are the big takeaways from the Hawkeyes’ win.

The No. 10 Iowa Hawkeye basketball team (8-2) got back on track Tuesday night with a 15-point win over the No. 19 Northwestern Wildcats (6-2).

After a disappointing overtime loss to Minnesota on Christmas day, the Hawkeyes rebounded in a big way against a ranked opponent.