Tennessee Volunteers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: Top Eight Images from the Vols' Win
The Tennessee Volunteers advanced to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament by beating the Iowa Hawkeyes in overtime, 83-77. Everything was sunny for the Vols at Nationwide Arena in the first half. By the end of the first half, Tennessee: led by 21 points, was decisively winning the turnover battle, and got Admiral Schofield […]
The Tennessee Volunteers advanced to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament by beating the Iowa Hawkeyes in overtime, 83-77.
Everything was sunny for the Vols at Nationwide Arena in the first half. By the end of the first half, Tennessee: led by 21 points, was decisively winning the turnover battle, and got Admiral Schofield off to a hot start.
However, the entire tone of the game changed in the second half. The Vols struggled offensively to start the second half — a mistake that Iowa took advantage of.
The Hawkeyes proceeded to outscore the Vols 43-22 and completely dictate the flow of the game for the majority of the second half. Despite the sudden turn of events, Tennessee hung on to their lead long enough to the force the game into overtime.
Iowa had a costly turnover to open up overtime and that was enough to fire up the Vols. All of the momentum in the game swung back to the Volunteers, leading to a victory that was too close for comfort for Tennessee fans.
Here are the top eight pictures from the game:
Mar 24, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Kyle Alexander (11) jumps to defend Iowa Hawkeyes forward Luka Garza (55) in the first half in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Jordan Bone (0) shoots the ball over Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) in the first half in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Kyle Alexander (11) dunks the ball in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Lamonte Turner (1) reacts to play in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Connor McCaffery (30) battle for the ball in the first half in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2) jumps to defend Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ryan Kriener (15) in the first half in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Admiral Schofield (5) reacts to play in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Tyler Cook (25) goes to the basket defended by Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2) in the second half in the second round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
