On the final day of the first week of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, No. 9 seed Iowa upset reigning champion No. 1 seed Florida 73-72 with a last-second 3-pointer from Alvaro Folgueiras. Despite leading by 12 points, Iowa faced a late challenge as Florida took a brief lead, but a defensive lapse allowed Folgueiras to secure the victory. The win marked Iowa’s first Sweet 16 appearance since 1999, while Florida became the first No. 1 seed to be eliminated this tournament. This thrilling game also featured a game-winning shot by St. John’s Dylan Darling earlier that day.
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