THIS IS NOT A DRILL: Iowa upset one-seed Florida to advance to its first Sweet 16 since 1999.
Ben McCollum once again proved why he is one of the most intelligent basketball minds in college basketball, guiding Iowa to its first Sweet 16 in nearly 20 years, and he's just getting started.
Iowa was a huge underdog heading into this game, but you would not have known that by watching this game. They took it to Florida for the entire game.
While the near-fight between McCollum and Todd Golden was a major talking point, it was Folgueiras' game-winning basket that has everyone talking.
Folgueiras' shot sends Iowa fans into a frenzy
Folgueiras was HUGE for Iowa in this game and made the biggest shot in Iowa program history as the Hawkeyes knocked off the reigning champions.
His shot made Iowa fans go nuts.
This is the greatest I’ve felt about a win for any of my teams since I was a kid pic.twitter.com/x8dwf23hM7
— Chris Hassel (@Hassel_Chris) March 23, 2026
CBS Sports anchor Chris Hassel, and well-documented Iowa fan, went absolutely nuts after Iowa held on to win against the Gators.
One of the greatest shots in Iowa Men’s Basketball history. https://t.co/DdeEEjRXSC
— Kyle Huesmann (@HuesmannKyle) March 23, 2026
This was easily the Iowa program's biggest moment as Folgueiras knocked down the corner three.
Another unbelievable ending and an unbelievable win for Iowa knocking off the defending champ and a 1seed in Florida.
— scott devlin (@scottde07820838) March 23, 2026
It was an absolutely glorious ending, espcially knocking off the defending champion and making the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999.
ALVARO FOLGUEIRAS you mad man!
— Andy froemel (@FroemelAndy) March 23, 2026
Iowa fans have known this all along, but it has been great to see Folgueiras step up over the past two games with Stirtz struggling.
IOWA ARE YOU SERIOUS!?!? pic.twitter.com/WLZ4Pmfpji
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) March 23, 2026
Some of the boys from Barstool Sports went absolutely NUTS after Folgeuiras' shot as they could not believe it.
Bennett Stirtz did not play well, but no one cares, as Iowa is headed to the Sweet 16 to take on rival Nebraska in an epic showdown between two rivals.
