If I told you the Hawkeyes came out of the gate strong and finished shooting 53 percent from the floor and 48 percent from three-point range, you would assume they won the game, right?
Unfortunately for Ben McCollum's squad, the Hawkeyes failed to hold onto their halftime lead, allowing Purdue to capture their eighth straight win with a 79-72 home victory.
The offense was finally clicking, and Iowa played hard throughout the game, but it just wasn't enough. The game was a must-see, but Iowa fans are unhappy with more than just the outcome.
Hawkeye fans are irate with how the game was officiated
There is no shame in losing to a top five team on the road, but everyone wanted this game badly.