Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team
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Florida forward Alex Condon (21) reacts after the team lost to Iowa during the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)Iowa guard Kael Combs celebrates during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)Florida forward Alex Condon (21) tries to get out of a scrub after a jump ball was called with Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)Florida head coach Todd Golden talks to guard Boogie Fland (0) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Iowa Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)Florida forward Alex Condon (21) goes after a loose ball next to Iowa guard Tavion Banks (6) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Florida forward Alex Condon (21) reacts after the team lost to Iowa during the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
