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Gators' Shocking Loss to Iowa Highlights Tournament Collapse

3/25/2026

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The University of Florida's Florida Gators men's basketball team suffered the most disappointing loss on ESPN's March Madness Pain Index during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
They lost to No. 9 seed Iowa after leading with a 91% win probability, as a last-second 3-pointer sealed the win.
ESPN noted backcourt weaknesses in Florida despite strong pre-tournament play.
The loss mirrored their title run last season, ending with a missed shot.

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The University of Florida's Florida Gators men's basketball team suffered the most disappointing loss on ESPN's March Madness Pain Index during the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
They lost to No. 9 seed Iowa after leading with a 91% win probability, as a last-second 3-pointer sealed the win.
ESPN noted backcourt weaknesses in Florida despite strong pre-tournament play.
The loss mirrored their title run last season, ending with a missed shot.