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Florida and Iowa Basketball Teams Scuffle in Heated Game
Double technical fouls called after players wrestle for loose ball
Mar. 23, 2026 at 12:34am
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Tensions flared during a Round of 32 matchup between the Florida Gators and Iowa Hawkeyes basketball teams, as players got into a scuffle over a loose ball. The incident led to double technical fouls being called on the players involved, though neither was ejected from the game.
Why it matters
Heated moments like this are not uncommon in high-stakes college basketball games, where emotions can run high as teams fight to keep their seasons alive. The scuffle highlights the intensity and competitiveness of the matchup between these two programs.
The details
The incident occurred in the first half when Florida forward Alex Condon and Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras hit the floor and wrestled for a loose ball. Folgueiras appeared to throw a punch, though it did not land, and Condon emerged with the ball. The coaches of each team then exchanged words, leading the referees to call double technical fouls on the players involved.
- The scuffle happened in the first half of the Round of 32 matchup.
The players
Alex Condon
A forward for the Florida Gators basketball team.
Alvaro Folgueiras
A forward for the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team.
Mike Golden
The head coach of the Florida Gators basketball team.
Ben McCollum
The head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team.
Joe Lindsay
The crew chief referee for the game.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
The takeaway
This incident highlights the intense competitiveness and high emotions that can arise in high-stakes college basketball games, where teams are fighting to keep their seasons alive. While scuffles like this are not uncommon, the referees were able to maintain control of the game and prevent the situation from escalating further.
