Iowa basketball’s defense just made a statement—holding Bucknell to only 39 points, forcing 25 turnovers, and dominating the boards. That gritty performance shot the Hawkeyes up seven spots to No. 12 in the latest NET rankings. Even with this surge, Iowa still trails Big Ten rivals like Michigan and Purdue, but their relentless defense is catching eyes. The team is undefeated against lower-tier opponents but still searching for a breakthrough Quad 1 win. With another home game coming up, do you think Iowa’s defense can keep up this momentum and crack the top 10? #Sports #IowaBasketball #Hawkeyes