IOWA CITY — The Iowa men's basketball team bounced back and secured a nail-biting win over Penn State, 76-75, to end its three-game losing streak on Friday night.
Iowa's Owen Freeman, right, dunks the ball over Penn State's Zach Hicks, left, during the second half of their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday.
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Iowa's Owen Freeman, right, blocks a shot from Penn State's Nick Kern Jr., left, during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Penn State's Nick Kern, right, goes up for a layup while Iowa's Payton Sandfort, left, contests the shot during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Iowa's Owen Freeman, right, attempts a layup while Penn State's Yanic Konan Niederhauser, left, contests the shot during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Iowa's Drew Thelwell celebrates after connecting on a three-pointer against Penn State to surpass 1,000 career points during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Photos: Iowa men's basketball holds on to beat Penn State
Iowa's Owen Freeman, right, blocks a shot from Penn State's Nick Kern Jr., left, during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Penn State's Nick Kern Jr., left, protects the ball before a layup attempt while Iowa's Josh Dix, right, defends during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Iowa's Drew Thelwell celebrates with the crowd after earning an and-one opportunity during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game against Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Iowa's Payton Sandfort, right, and Brock Harding, left, high-five after teaming up for a basket during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game against Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Penn State's Nick Kern, right, goes up for a layup while Iowa's Payton Sandfort, left, contests the shot during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Iowa's Owen Freeman goes up for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game against Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Iowa's Seydou Traore brings down a rebound during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game against Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Iowa's Seydou Traore dunks the ball during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game against Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Iowa's Owen Freeman, right, dunks the ball over Penn State's Zach Hicks, left, during the second half of their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday.
Iowa's Owen Freeman, right, draws a foul on Penn State's Kachi Nzeh, left, during the second half of their game on Jan. 24.
Iowa's Owen Freeman, right, attempts a layup while Penn State's Yanic Konan Niederhauser, left, contests the shot during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Iowa's Drew Thelwell attempts a three-pointer during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game against Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Thelwell hit the shot to surpass 1,000 career points.
Iowa's Brock Harding dishes a pass during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game against Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Iowa's Drew Thelwell, left, goes up for a layup as Penn State's Freddie Dillione V, right, defends during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Iowa's Drew Thelwell celebrates after connecting on a three-pointer against Penn State to surpass 1,000 career points during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Iowa's Brock Harding celebrates after hitting a three-pointer during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game against Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Ethan Petrik is a University of Iowa beat writer for the Lee Enterprises network. Follow him on X or send him an email at ethan.petrik@wcfcourier.com.
