Iowa stuns defending champion Florida as first No. 1 seed falls in March Madness

The defending national champions are out of the Big Dance.

The Iowa Hawkeyes knocked out the Florida Gators in the second round with a stunning 73-72 win, where Alvaro Folgueiras’ corner 3-pointer helped propel Iowa into the lead with just 4.5 seconds remaining on the clock.

The defeat marks the first No. 1 seed to be knocked out of the NCAA Tournament this year and the Hawkeyes will now face the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Sweet 16.

Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) reacts after a play against the Florida Gators in the second half during a second round game.
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Folgueiras finished the night with 14 points, which included the game-winner.