Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team

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) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) 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) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) 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...