March Madness: Iowa upsets Cincinnati in first round of 2019 NCAA Tournament

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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) and forward Tyler Cook (25) celebrate a play in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) and forward Tyler Cook (25) celebrate a play in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) looks to move the ball defended by Cincinnati Bearcats forward Tre Scott (13) in the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) looks to move the ball defended by Cincinnati Bearcats forward Tre Scott (13) in the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) and forward Nicholas Baer (51) react to defeating Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) and forward Nicholas Baer (51) react to defeating Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) reacts to defeating Cincinnati Bearcats  in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) reacts to defeating Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes bench reacts to defeating Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes bench reacts to defeating Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) reacts to defeating Cincinnati Bearcats  in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) reacts to defeating Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Nicholas Baer (51) dunks the ball in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Nicholas Baer (51) dunks the ball in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) passes the ball while falling to the court  defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jarron Cumberland (34) in the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) passes the ball while falling to the court defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jarron Cumberland (34) in the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) shoots the ball in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) shoots the ball in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots the ball over Cincinnati Bearcats guard Justin Jenifer (3) in the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) shoots the ball over Cincinnati Bearcats guard Justin Jenifer (3) in the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Guard Justin Jenifer (3) and Cincinnati  forward Eliel Nsoseme (22) battle for a loose ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) in the first half.
Guard Justin Jenifer (3) and Cincinnati forward Eliel Nsoseme (22) battle for a loose ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) in the first half.
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Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleader in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats  in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleader in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Guard Jarron Cumberland rises for a shot in the first half of the NCAA Tournament Round of 64 game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, Friday, March 22.
Guard Jarron Cumberland rises for a shot in the first half of the NCAA Tournament Round of 64 game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, Friday, March 22.
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Center Nysier Brooks collects a pass in the first half.
Center Nysier Brooks collects a pass in the first half.
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Guard Keith Williams scores in the first half.
Guard Keith Williams scores in the first half.
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Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleader in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleader in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Nicholas Baer (51) looks to move the ball defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Justin Jenifer (3) in the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Nicholas Baer (51) looks to move the ball defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Justin Jenifer (3) in the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) battles for the ball with Cincinnati Bearcats forward Eliel Nsoseme (22) and guard Justin Jenifer (3)  in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) battles for the ball with Cincinnati Bearcats forward Eliel Nsoseme (22) and guard Justin Jenifer (3) in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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A Hawkeyes fan reacts to play in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
A Hawkeyes fan reacts to play in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) dribbles down the court defended by Cincinnati Bearcats forward Tre Scott (13) in the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) dribbles down the court defended by Cincinnati Bearcats forward Tre Scott (13) in the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Cincinnati Bearcats guard Justin Jenifer (3) drives down the court defended by Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Cincinnati Bearcats guard Justin Jenifer (3) drives down the court defended by Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Cincinnati Bearcats guard Cane Broome (15) drives down to the basket defended by Iowa Hawkeyes forward Nicholas Baer (51) in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Cincinnati Bearcats guard Cane Broome (15) drives down to the basket defended by Iowa Hawkeyes forward Nicholas Baer (51) in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) goes to the basket in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) goes to the basket in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to move down the court defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Keith Williams (2) in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) looks to move down the court defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Keith Williams (2) in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Herky before Iowa's NCAA Tournament game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Herky before Iowa's NCAA Tournament game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes band before the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes band before the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes before the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes before the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa and Cincinnati tip off in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa and Cincinnati tip off in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleaders before the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleaders before the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleader before the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleader before the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) dribbles the ball in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) dribbles the ball in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) shoots the ball defended by Cincinnati Bearcats center Nysier Brooks (33) in the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) shoots the ball defended by Cincinnati Bearcats center Nysier Brooks (33) in the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Isaiah Moss (4) shoots the ball over Cincinnati Bearcats center Nysier Brooks (33) in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Isaiah Moss (4) shoots the ball over Cincinnati Bearcats center Nysier Brooks (33) in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats center Nysier Brooks (33) jumps to the basket in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats center Nysier Brooks (33) jumps to the basket in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) drives down the court defended by Cincinnati Bearcats center Nysier Brooks (33) in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) drives down the court defended by Cincinnati Bearcats center Nysier Brooks (33) in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) drives down court defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Keith Williams (2) in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) drives down court defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Keith Williams (2) in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a play in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats  in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a play in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin durning a time out in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin durning a time out in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019.
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Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) jumps to the basket in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) jumps to the basket in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleader in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleader in the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) drives down the court defended by Cincinnati Bearcats center Nysier Brooks (33) in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) drives down the court defended by Cincinnati Bearcats center Nysier Brooks (33) in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) passes the ball in the first half defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Justin Jenifer (3) in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) passes the ball in the first half defended by Cincinnati Bearcats guard Justin Jenifer (3) in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) fight to keep control of the ball defended by Cincinnati Bearcats center Nysier Brooks (33) in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) fight to keep control of the ball defended by Cincinnati Bearcats center Nysier Brooks (33) in the first half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Cincinnati players huddle up before their game against Iowa in the first round of the 2019 NCAA tournament.
Cincinnati players huddle up before their game against Iowa in the first round of the 2019 NCAA tournament.
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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp is defended by Cincinnati guard Keith Williams during the first round of the 2019 NCAA tournament.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp is defended by Cincinnati guard Keith Williams during the first round of the 2019 NCAA tournament.
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Iowa's Joe Wieskamp (10) drives past Cincinnati's Logan Johnson (0) in the second half during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 22, 2019. Iowa won 79-72. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Iowa's Joe Wieskamp (10) drives past Cincinnati's Logan Johnson (0) in the second half during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 22, 2019. Iowa won 79-72. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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First round: No. 7 Cincinnati loses to No. 10 Iowa, 79-72.
First round: No. 7 Cincinnati loses to No. 10 Iowa, 79-72.
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First round: No. 7 Cincinnati loses to No. 10 Iowa, 79-72.
First round: No. 7 Cincinnati loses to No. 10 Iowa, 79-72.
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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) celebrates the win of the NCAA Tournament Round of 64 game, Friday, March 22, 2019, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Cincinnati Bearcats lost to the Iowa Hawkeyes 79-72.
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) celebrates the win of the NCAA Tournament Round of 64 game, Friday, March 22, 2019, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Cincinnati Bearcats lost to the Iowa Hawkeyes 79-72.
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