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Iowa vs. Clemson: Low Pace, High Stakes
20 Mar
Summary
- Iowa and Clemson are seeded 8th and 9th, facing off in the Round of 64.
- Both teams play at extremely slow paces, ranking low nationally.
- Clemson boasts a strong defense, and both teams limit opponent scoring effectively.

Action in the NCAA Tournament's Round of 64 will see the Iowa Hawkeyes, an 8-seed, face the 9-seed Clemson Tigers. This matchup pits two teams that have demonstrated a tendency for slower game tempos throughout the season.
Iowa averages 20.0 points per game, led by their sharp shooter Bennett Stirtz. However, the game's pace is expected to be a significant factor. Iowa plays at the second-lowest tempo in the tournament, while Clemson ranks fourth-lowest. Nationally, they are ranked 333rd and 357th in adjusted tempo.