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Iowa's Stirtz Shines, USC Bounces Back to End Streak

1/30/2026

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In Iowa City, Bennett Stirtz (Iowa) scored 20 points as Iowa edged USC 73-72 after Kam Woods (USC) scored 33 points, with Stirtz sealing the win by hitting two free throws with 4.6 seconds left.
In a subsequent game, USC defeated No. 8 Iowa 81-69, ending Iowa's eight-game winning streak, with Kara Dunn (USC) scoring 25 points.
Iowa will play No. 2 UCLA next, while USC hosts Rutgers.

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Story summary

In Iowa City, Bennett Stirtz (Iowa) scored 20 points as Iowa edged USC 73-72 after Kam Woods (USC) scored 33 points, with Stirtz sealing the win by hitting two free throws with 4.6 seconds left.
In a subsequent game, USC defeated No. 8 Iowa 81-69, ending Iowa's eight-game winning streak, with Kara Dunn (USC) scoring 25 points.
Iowa will play No. 2 UCLA next, while USC hosts Rutgers.