Iowa Defeats Washington State 76-66 in Moline

The University of Iowa men's basketball team defeated Washington State 76-66 in a closely contested game in Moline, Illinois. Owen Freeman led the Hawkeyes with 21 points and 11 rebounds, showcasing their defensive prowess by forcing 18 turnovers and converting them into 20 points. Iowa trailed at halftime but surged ahead with a late 16-4 run, highlighted by critical 3-pointers from Drew Thelwell and clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch. Nate Calmese scored a game-high 27 points for Washington State, which struggled in the second half with poor shooting. With this victory, Iowa improved to 4-0 on the season and continued its dominance in the Quad-Cities matchup. Iowa State's men's and women's teams are also off to strong starts, with the men's team moving to No. 5 in national polls and the women's team maintaining a strong record.