Game Awards: Iowa Basketball Wins Third Straight Conference Game

A look at who played well in Iowa basketball’s 81-70 win over Nebraska.

Maybe not the most impressive game of the season for Iowa basketball, but they still managed to beat Nebraska 81-70 at home for their third straight conference win. The Hawkeyes improved to 14-10 on the year and above .500 in conference play for the first time since early January.

Team efforts are cliché but have become the easiest way to describe Iowa’s wins recently. Even with the return of Peter Jok, the Hawkeyes’ offense had great ball movement and six players attempted at least six shots. In fact, Jok’s seven shot attempts tied for third on the team against Nebraska.

Despite the lack of energy in the first half, their offense looked like they have found an identity, even with scoring leader Jok returning. 11 players played for Iowa and all but Ryan Kriener scored. Kriener missed both of his shots in six minutes of action.

As a team, Iowa shot 46.6 percent from the field and an even better 47.4 percent from three. They also held Nebraska to just 42.2 percent from the field and a dreadful 15 percent from deep.

Here’s a look at who played well and who did not in Iowa’s 81-70 win over Nebraska.