Wisconsin falls to No. 5 Iowa in Big Ten tourney
Posted: Mar 12, 2021 10:47 PM CDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Luka Garza scored 24 points, Joe Wieskamp made two key baskets late and No. 5 Iowa fended off Wisconsin 62-57 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.
The third-seeded Hawkeyes rallied from a six-point halftime deficit behind Garza.
Their all-time leading scorer dominated inside, making 10 of 15 field goals and 4 of 5 free throws.
Iowa advanced to face third-ranked Illinois in Saturday's semifinals.
D'Mitrik Trice led Wisconsin with 19 points.
The Badgers came into the tournament having lost five of six.