**Iowa Hawkeyes Clinch Overtime Victory with Perkins' Layup** **Iowa City, Iowa** - The Iowa Hawkeyes emerged victorious from a nail-biting overtime battle against Wisconsin on Saturday night, securing an 88-86 win. With just 13 seconds remaining on the clock, Iowa guard Tony Perkins sank a crucial layup to give the Hawkeyes a two-point lead. The Badgers were unable to respond in the final seconds, handing Iowa the hard-fought victory. The game was a back-and-forth affair throughout, with both teams trading baskets and neither gaining a significant advantage. In the end, it was Perkins' late-game heroics that sealed the win for the Hawkeyes. This victory marks a significant milestone for Iowa, as it improves their record to 19-8 overall and 10-7 in the Big Ten Conference. The Hawkeyes are now in contention for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Tony Perkins led the way for Iowa with 18 points, while Keegan Murray added 17 points and 10 rebounds. For Wisconsin, Tyler Wahl scored a game-high 23 points, and Steven Crowl contributed with 16 points and 11 rebounds. The Iowa Hawkeyes will next face the Indiana Hoosiers on the road on Tuesday, February 14th.
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