Iowa Remains Undefeated, Holds Off Grand Canyon in Defensive Struggle
PALM DESERT, Calif. (Interstat) — The Iowa Hawkeyes stayed unbeaten, defeating the Grand Canyon Antelopes 59-46 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Wednesday. Isaia Howard led all scorers with 19 points for Iowa, which improved to 7-0. The Hawkeyes used a strong defensive effort, forcing 17 turnovers and converting them into 22 points. Jaden Henley scored 16 points for Grand Canyon, which fell to 4-3. The Antelopes struggled offensively, shooting just 40.5% from the floor. Iowa maintained a lead throughout the second half, never allowing Grand Canyon to get closer than four points.