Men's basketball: No. 8 Iowa Hawkeyes beat Michigan State Spartans, 84-78

Joseph Cress
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Iowa center Luka Garza (55) celebrates with Iowa guard Tony Perkins (11) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa center Luka Garza (55) celebrates with Iowa guard Tony Perkins (11) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery (22) dunks the ball as Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery (22) dunks the ball as Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon, left, makes a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon, left, makes a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa center Luka Garza (55) reacts after making a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa center Luka Garza (55) reacts after making a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Michigan State guard Joshua Langford (1) passes as Iowa's Joe Wieskamp (10) Iowa center Luka Garza (55) and Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) defend during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Michigan State guard Joshua Langford (1) passes as Iowa's Joe Wieskamp (10) Iowa center Luka Garza (55) and Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) defend during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Michigan State guard Joshua Langford (1) makes a 3-point basket as Iowa's Joe Wieskamp (10) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Michigan State guard Joshua Langford (1) makes a 3-point basket as Iowa's Joe Wieskamp (10) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Joe Wieskamp (10) makes a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Joe Wieskamp (10) makes a 3-point basket during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Michigan State Spartans players react on the bench during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Michigan State Spartans players react on the bench during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon dribbles as Michigan State guard Rocket Watts, right, defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon dribbles as Michigan State guard Rocket Watts, right, defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa forward Jack Nunge tips a basket in as Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard, left, and Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) defend during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa forward Jack Nunge tips a basket in as Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard, left, and Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) defend during the first half of a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa center Luka Garza (55) makes a basket as Michigan State forward Julius Marble II defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa center Luka Garza (55) makes a basket as Michigan State forward Julius Marble II defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa center Luka Garza celebrates with teammates after drawing a foul during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa center Luka Garza celebrates with teammates after drawing a foul during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa guard Tony Perkins (11) battles for a jump ball against Michigan State guard Foster Loyer (3) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Tony Perkins (11) battles for a jump ball against Michigan State guard Foster Loyer (3) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery talks to players in a timeout during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery talks to players in a timeout during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa Hawkeyes players watch introductions before a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa Hawkeyes players watch introductions before a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa center Luka Garza, left, huddles up with teammates before a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa center Luka Garza, left, huddles up with teammates before a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Connor McCaffery (30) gets fouled by Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Connor McCaffery (30) gets fouled by Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) pulls down a rebound against Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) next to teammate Iowa center Luka Garza, left, during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) pulls down a rebound against Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) next to teammate Iowa center Luka Garza, left, during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa center Luka Garza (55) passes as Michigan State forward Julius Marble II (34) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa center Luka Garza (55) passes as Michigan State forward Julius Marble II (34) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) makes a basket as Iowa guard Joe Toussaint, left, defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) makes a basket as Iowa guard Joe Toussaint, left, defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa guard Ahron Ulis (4) takes the ball up court during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Ahron Ulis (4) takes the ball up court during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Michigan State forward Aaron Henry makes a 3-point basket as Iowa guard Ahron Ulis (4) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Michigan State forward Aaron Henry makes a 3-point basket as Iowa guard Ahron Ulis (4) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa forward Jack Nunge (2) makes a 3-point basket as Michigan State forward Malik Hall, left, defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa forward Jack Nunge (2) makes a 3-point basket as Michigan State forward Malik Hall, left, defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa Hawkeyes teammates celebrate as Iowa forward Jack Nunge (2) heads to the bench in a timeout during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa Hawkeyes teammates celebrate as Iowa forward Jack Nunge (2) heads to the bench in a timeout during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) passes as Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) passes as Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Joe Wieskamp (10) dribbles as Michigan State guard Joshua Langford, left, defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa's Joe Wieskamp (10) dribbles as Michigan State guard Joshua Langford, left, defends during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) makes a free throw during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) makes a free throw during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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