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Iowa HC Delivers Blunt Assessment on State of Program
- McCollum said the Hawkeyes are currently a middle-tier team that isn’t beating the teams they’re supposed to beat.
- The loss to Penn State, by two points, highlighted defensive and shooting struggles in a critical late-season game.
- McCollum noted the need to take care of business in every game to stay on track for a solid conference record.
- He cited past experiences of gearing up for top opponents but failing to beat the teams they should beat consistently.
- The game against Penn State saw the Nittany Lions shoot 64% from the field and 60% from three-point range.
- Iowa had more assists and steals than Penn State but still lost by two points.
- Iowa’s final two games feature Top 12 opponents, posing a test for the program’s trajectory.
- The article notes McCollum’s transparency about the current state of the program.
- The loss prompted reflections on the team’s ability to win key games in critical moments.
- McCollum emphasized the ongoing effort to improve and be better at finishing games.
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