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Iowa's Fran McCaffery Ejected in Potential Last Game, Hawkeyes Lose 106-94 to Illinois

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Updated Mar 14, 2025, 01:39 AM

Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery was ejected from the team's second-round game against Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament after receiving two technical fouls. The ejection occurred with 13:33 remaining in the game, which Iowa ultimately lost 106-94. The incident was triggered by a disagreement with the officials over a free-throws disparity, with Illinois shooting 30 free throws compared to Iowa's 10. The ejection took place during a crucial moment when Iowa was trailing by nine points. McCaffery's outburst, which included profane language directed at the officials, marked a potentially significant moment as it could have been his last game coaching the Hawkeyes. Payton Sandfort, who scored 30 points and made eight three-pointers in the game, was visibly emotional as he left the court. McCaffery, who has been with Iowa for 15 years, expressed his commitment to his players, stating that he expects to remain as the coach next season despite the uncertainty surrounding his position. The decision on his future now rests with Iowa's athletics director, Beth Goetz.

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Chad Leistikow🆑

@ChadLeistikow

Fran McCaffery knew the deal Thursday, and if that was his final game at Iowa ... he was going to go out fighting for his players. For 15 years, he's always had their backs. Quick column off the ejection & Iowa's loss to Illinois. https://t.co/dIgZhksefk

Steve Greenberg

@SLGreenberg

Embattled Fran McCaffery asked if he expects to be Iowa coach next season: "I do."

Des Moines Register

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Iowa basketball fades during second half in loss vs Illinois, coach Fran McCaffery ejected https://t.co/Ul7D45P2gM

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