Northwestern lost to Iowa 87-80 on March 2, 2024, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston.
Northwestern guard Brooks Barnhizer (13) drives to the basket in the first half against Iowa on March 2, 2024 at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)The Iowa Hawkeyes bench reacts after a 3-pointer by forward Payton Sandfort (20) in the second half against Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on March 2, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern guard Boo Buie (0) makes a move during the first half of the game against Iowa on March 2, 2024 at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern forward Blake Preston (32) dunks in the first half against Iowa at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on March 2, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern forward Blake Preston (32) tries to score a goal in the first half against Iowa forward Ladji Dembele on March 2, 2024 at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Former Northwestern player Billy McKinney stands on the floor as his No. 30 is raised during a ceremony during halftime of the game between Northwestern and Iowa at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on March 2, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Former Northwestern player Billy McKinney speaks during the halftime ceremony to retire his No. 30 receiver on March 2, 2024, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 87-80. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Iowa guard Josh Dix (4) shoots at Northwestern forward Blake Preston (32) during the second half of a game at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on March 2, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Iowa forward Ben Krikke dunks in front of Northwestern guard Boo Buie during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on March 2, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Former Northwestern player Billy McKinney speaks during the halftime ceremony to retire his No. 30 receiver on March 2, 2024, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Former Northwestern player Billy McKinney’s No. 30 is seen hanging in the rafters during the late second half contest between Northwestern and Iowa at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on March 2, 2024. Northwestern held a ceremony at halftime to retire McKinney’s No. 30. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern guard Boo Buie (0) reacts after suffering an injury in the second half against Iowa on March 2, 2024 at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern guard Boo Buie (0) makes a 3-pointer in the second half against Iowa at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on March 2, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Former Northwestern player Billy McKinney speaks during the halftime ceremony to retire his No. 30 receiver on March 2, 2024, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 87-80. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern guard Boo Buie (0) loses the ball in the first half against Iowa on March 2, 2024 at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern guard Boo Buie (0) looks for an open teammate as Iowa players surround him during the second half of a game at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on March 2, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern forward Luke Hunger (33) goes down in the first half against Iowa on March 2, 2024, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Iowa forward Ben Krikke dunks in front of Northwestern guard Boo Buie (0) in the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on March 2, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern guard Boo Buie (0) looks for an open teammate during the first half against Iowa on March 2, 2024 at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Northwestern coach Chris Collins reacts from the sideline during the second half against Iowa at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on March 2, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Former Northwestern player Billy McKinney speaks during the halftime ceremony to retire his No. 30 receiver on March 2, 2024, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. Iowa defeated Northwestern 87-80. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Former Northwestern star Billy McKinney (left) stands on the floor as his No. 30 is lifted to the rafters during the halftime ceremony at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on March 2, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Iowa guard Tony Perkins (11) dunks in the second half against Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on March 2, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Iowa forward Payton Sandfort (20) celebrates after making a spectacular 3-pointer against Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston on March 2, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)