Iowa Basketball: Hawkeyes' road win at Northwestern moves the bubble
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It was a must-win and the Hawkeyes delivered. Iowa has thrust themselves into the thick of the NCAA Tournament bubble conversation.
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MSU basketball is flirting with the NCAA tournament bubble. And regret
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Social media reacts as Iowa basketball captures win vs. Northwestern
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2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Texas and Texas A&M are making it interesting - The Athletic
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Bock: Final thoughts from Iowa's win at Northwestern, NCAA Tournament chances, input from NBA scouts
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Which bubble teams need to win their conference tournament to make March Madness?
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NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Iowa on the Hunt for a Bid
Hawkeye men need to shake off their nagging cold on the road if they are to beat Wisconsin
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Bracketology Bubble Watch: Gonzaga in field of 68 with breathing room to make 25th straight NCAA Tournament
Big Ten Women's Basketball Bracketology: Ohio State joins Iowa, Caitlin Clark at top - NBC Sports
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Hawkeyes fall to the Wildcats 80-60
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Bracketology: What does Northwestern need to do to go dancing? - Inside NU
So far, Iowa men's basketball is definition of 5-5 Big Ten team