Hawkeyes accept NIT bid - KWWL

Hawkeyes accept NIT bid

Posted:
Written by Mark Woodley, Sports - bio | email
IOWA CITY (KWWL) -

Sunday night turned out pretty much as expected when Iowa's name wasn't called to participate in the NCAA tournament.  Three hours later, the Hawkeyes accepted a bid as a 3 seed in the NIT.

Iowa will host Indiana State in the opening round on Wednesday.

"It's just a tremendous opportunity, phenomenal field," said coach Fran McCaffery, "You watch those names come up and you think you're watching the NCAA bracket.  It just goes to show you how many great teams there are, how many great college basketball players there are."

It's definitely a good thing for us being able to keep playing," said junior forward Devyn Marble, "That's always an honor, and a blessing.  Just looking forward to it really making sure we stay focused and taking care of business."

Game time Wednesday is set for 6 PM in Carver Hawkeye Arena.

  • SPORTS

  • Monday, June 17 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:49:09 GMT
    University of Iowa senior linebackers Christian Kirksey and James Morris have been named to the 2013 College Football Performance Awards Defensive Watch List, the CFPA announced Monday. Kirksey and Morris
    University of Iowa senior linebackers Christian Kirksey and James Morris have been named to the 2013 College Football Performance Awards Defensive Watch List, the CFPA announced Monday. Kirksey and Morris

  • Monday, June 17 2013 12:08 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:08:54 GMT
    Legendary basketball analyst Dick Vitale and Iowa Hawkeyes basketball coach Fran McCaffery headline this year's annual 380 Companies and Dick Vitale Gala for the V Foundation this week.
    Legendary basketball analyst Dick Vitale and Iowa Hawkeyes basketball coach Fran McCaffery headline this year's annual 380 Companies and Dick Vitale Gala for the V Foundation this week.
    Legendary basketball analyst Dick Vitale and Iowa Hawkeyes basketball coach Fran McCaffery headline this year's annual 380 Companies and Dick Vitale Gala for the V Foundation this week.

  • Sunday, June 16 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-06-17 03:54:47 GMT
    Waterloo's J.T. Miller pitched 7 innings allowing just 4 hits and 1 run as the Bucks rolled over Mankato Sunday afternoon.
    Waterloo's J.T. Miller pitched 7 innings allowing just 4 hits and 1 run as the Bucks rolled over Mankato Sunday afternoon.
    •   
Powered by WorldNow
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and KWWL. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance with issues relating to the content of this station's public inspection file should contact Administrative Assistant Sandy Youngblut at 319-291-1259. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, at 888-835-5322 (TTY) or at fccinfo@fcc.gov.