IOWA CITY – A career-high scoring day by guard Tony Perkins helped Iowa handle Maryland Sunday night at home in a Big 10 Conference game, 81-67.
Iowa won its fourth straight game (Indiana, Rutgers, Michigan, Maryland).
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Four Hawkeyes scored in double figures: Tony Perkins (22), Kris Murray (19), Payton Sandfort (12), Connor McCaffery (12).
Tony Perkins had career highs in points (22) and blocks (2).
All-America candidate Kris Murray netted 17 pf his 19 points in the second half.
Payton Sandfort netted nine of his 12 points in the first half, reaching double figures for the fourth straight contest.
In addition to his 12 points, Connor McCaffery tied a personal-best with three steals (all in the first half).
Josh Dix was credited with a personal-best five assists for the second straight game (Michigan).
Nine of Iowa’s 12 victories have come by double figures.
The 81 points Iowa scored ties Michigan for the most scored against the Terrapins in conference play.
Tonight was the only regular season meeting between Iowa and Maryland.
Juniors Patrick McCaffery and Josh Ogundele did not play in today’s game for Iowa.
Iowa (12-6, 4-3) remains home Wednesday, hosting Northwestern (12-5, 3-3). Tipoff is scheduled for 8:07 p.m. (CT) on Mediacom Court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Tickets are available for purchase at hawkeyesports.com/tickets.
