Iowa Beats No. 1 Seed and Defending Champ Florida in March Madness on Folgueiras’ 3 in Final Seconds

Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) puts up a three point shot against Florida during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. Chris O'Meara/AP Photo

TAMPA, Fla.—Alvaro Folgueiras told Bennett Stirtz he'd be ready for the ball, and he delivered in the clutch.

Folgueiras nailed a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining and Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida, sending the top-seeded Gators home with a 73-72 victory on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.