Iowa vs Purdue Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball vs Purdue on 2/23/1959 - HawkeyeRecap.com

W 66 - 62

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Head Coach: Sharm Scheuerman

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Junior Pete Schebler was critical as a reserve at the end of the game with the game tied at 55. He scored 3 times in the last 5 minutes to help hold off the Purdue comeback. Dave Gunther was held scoreless in baskets, only getting 4 free throws, a stark difference from his 37 points against Ohio State. Nolden Gentry led the Hawks with 18 points, a stark contrast to his 1-point performance against Ohio State.

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Iowa 36 30 66

Purdue 26 36 62

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