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Iowa Claims Acrisure Classic Title with Strong Defense

11/27/2025

Summary

Story summary

Iowa captured the Acrisure Classic championship with a 59-46 victory over Grand Canyon University.
Isaia Howard led Iowa with a season-high 19 points, including three late three-pointers, and the Hawkeyes capitalized on Grand Canyon's 19 turnovers to score 22 points.
The Hawkeyes improved to 7-0 under coach Ben McCollum, noting a defensive performance that allowed the fewest points since 2016.
Bennett Stirtz was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.

History

Historical Context

The Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team, under coach Fran McCaffery, has a rich history, including a strong performance in the 2015-16 season with a 22-11 record. In 2016, they achieved a defensive milestone by allowing only 46 points against a rival. This success reflects Iowa's ongoing commitment to excellence in basketball, aiming for championships and player development within the competitive Big Ten Conference.

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Story summary

Iowa captured the Acrisure Classic championship with a 59-46 victory over Grand Canyon University.
Isaia Howard led Iowa with a season-high 19 points, including three late three-pointers, and the Hawkeyes capitalized on Grand Canyon's 19 turnovers to score 22 points.
The Hawkeyes improved to 7-0 under coach Ben McCollum, noting a defensive performance that allowed the fewest points since 2016.
Bennett Stirtz was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.

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