Some keys to the game from the statistical perspective:
We are #1 in the nation in keeping opponents off the FT line. Continuing that, ESPECIALLY against White, is a key tonight. Iowa isn't nearly as good at getting to the line as they were last year, but White still is. The potential Nader-White matchup worries me some, because Nader is a foul machine.
Limiting turnovers is another ISU strength (#11) and a key to this game. Iowa has been pretty good forcing turnovers, #27 nationally. It goes with getting back on transition D, but running is much easier off a TO than a missed shot, so limiting turnovers is key.
Getting and making good shots inside. We are #5 in 2pt FG%, they are #7 in 2pt FG% defense. When we get bunnies, we have to make them. I'm looking at you Hogue.
Iowa is under 30% shooting 3s this year. Forcing them into long shots is a key, and if we can get anyone other than Clemmons and Uthoff to take them would be great. Clemmons and Uthoff are a combined 27/69 (39%) from deep. The rest of the regulars are a putrid 29/124 (23%). Of course I wrote something similar about UMKC and the "others" couldn't miss.
In the end, I think Iowa holds a lead for most of the game, we make a run and tie it up with ~3 minutes left, but they make more shots and get more calls down the stretch and pull out a 7 pt win, 81-74.
