Not enough stops at crunch time sunk Iowa’s upset bid at fifth ranked Purdue. The Boilermakers connected on nine of their last 10 shots in a 79-72 win. The Hawkeyes led by as many as nine points in the second half, before suffering their third straight loss.

Iowa coach Ben McCollum. Purdue also converted at the line down the stretch and finished by making 19-of-22 free throws.

Iowa falls to 2-4 in the Big Ten and is still searching for its first road win.

Bennett Stirtz led Iowa with 19 points. Kael Combs had 16 points, including four-of-five from three point range.

They will get another chance on Saturday with a visit to Indiana.