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Iowa vs Maryland Final: 80-75 - Recap
Keegan Murray poured in 35 points for Iowa on Monday, as they defeated Maryland 80-75 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Iowa did not, however, defeat Maryland against the spread, which closed at -9.5 at most sportsbooks.
Filip Rebraca had 13 points for Iowa and Joe Toussaint chipped in with 9 points. Joe Toussaint had 9 assists for them, while Keegan Murray was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Maryland got 19 points from Eric Ayala in a losing cause and another 16 points from Fatts Russell. Fatts Russell contributed 4 assists for them, while Hakim Hart had 8 rebounds.
Iowa trailed at halftime, 40-37.
Maryland had a 36-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Iowa heads into a battle against Wisconsin. Maryland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Illinois.