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Podcast: Locked On Hawkeyes - Daily Podcast On Iowa Hawkeyes Football & Basketball
Episode: SURVIVE: Iowa Hawkeyes Nearly Blow 17-Point Lead as Tavion Banks DELIVERS Against USC
Description: Iowa Hawkeyes narrowly survive USC after nearly blowing a 17-point lead—can they ride this momentum into March Madness? Trent Condon breaks down Iowa's gritty victory, spotlighting Tavion Banks’ clutch shooting, Alvaro Fulgaris’ resurgence, and issues with officiating that disrupted second-half defensive flow. Key questions linger about Cooper Koch’s development and whether Iowa can reduce costly turnovers against elite competition.The discussion covers both men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament resumes, analyzing predictive metrics and crucial upcoming road challenges against Oregon and Washington. On the women’s side, Trent Condon previews Iowa’s battle with USC’s physical d...