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Gators’ size, relentless pace meet Iowa’s precision in Tampa Showdown

On3 imageby: Keith Niebuhr03/22/26NiebuhrOn3
Bennett Stirtz
Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) motions in the second half against CL| during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

The Florida Gators are a team built on breakneck tempo, suffocating size, and a physical will that few can match. Iowa, by contrast, operates with the surgical patience of a clockmaker.

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