{
  "id": 19440625,
  "title": "Hawks fall short in OT to Virginia Tech, 93-88",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/hawks-fall-short-in-ot-to-virginia-tech-93-88",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T03:50:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hawks-fall-short-ot-virginia-035020754.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a 93-88 overtime loss to Virginia Tech, the Iowa Hawkeyes struggled to score points early in the game. They only scored their first field goal in the final 44 seconds of the third quarter. Despite having a chance to tie the game, Cooper Koch missed a crucial 3-pointer in overtime. The Hawks gave up 93 points, a challenging stat for coach Ben McCollum. Virginia Tech's guards, Ben Hammond and Jaylen Curry, combined for 57 points on an efficient 18/34 shooting and 16/18 from the free-throw line. Curry's overtime 3-pointer proved to be the game-winner as Iowa couldn't get it done inside the 2-minute mark. Fouls were a major issue for the Hawks, who finished the game 66% from the line, missing 31 of 47 attempts. Kael Combs had a career night with 20 points, while Cooper Koch led the team with 26 points but missed his final attempt of the game. Iowa rebounded 18 of 35 opportunities, with guards McKeever and Coleman contributing significantly. The loss puts Iowa in a tough situation as they face Creighton on Sunday, November 15th in Des Moines.",
  "summary": "Cooper Koch’s career high wasn’t enough in Iowa’s overtime loss to the Hokies",
  "key_points": [
    "Iowa Hawkeyes lose 93-88 to Virginia Tech in overtime",
    "Cooper Koch misses game-winning 3-pointer in OT",
    "Virginia Tech guards lead with 57 points and 16/18 free throws"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Inefficient free-throw shooting and a lack of early offensive rhythm expose defensive vulnerabilities that leave the Hawkeyes struggling to compete against high-scoring guard play in close contests.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}