Take a bow, Tony Perkins. 32 Points, 8-11 FG (72%), 15-16 (94%) from the Line.

[Franisdaman]

What a day for Perk!

In 35 minutes:

7-9 (78%) from 2 point range
1-2 (50%) from 3
...........................................................
8-11 (72%) Overall shooting

15-16 (94%) FTs

32 points
3 rebounds (1 offensive)
2 assists
2 steals

 

[Scott559]

IIRC one of our astute posters earlier this year said he wasn’t a D1 quality player.

 

[uihawk82]

What a day for Perk!

In 35 minutes:

7-9 (78%) from 2 point range
1-2 (50%) from 3
...........................................................
8-11 (72%) Overall shooting

15-16 (94%) FTs

32 points
3 rebounds (1 offensive)
2 assists
2 steals

Yes, this is what he was doing the last 10 games last year.

He needs to own that free throw line area 15 foot jumper and closer and when teams start to double him he needs to hit others for wide open shots

 

[CaboKP]

Yessir!

 

[EZ2BJZ]

IIRC one of our astute posters earlier this year said he wasn’t a D1 quality player.

Yep, even idiots have access to the internet.

 

[HawkRugged17]

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[HawkLogic]

Yes, this is what he was doing the last 10 games last year.

He needs to own that free throw line area 15 foot jumper and closer and when teams start to double him he needs to hit others for wide open shots

Yeah, I think he's at is best driving into the paint and short jumpers and occasional 3pt shot. I really expected him to be a 15ppg guy this year,

 

[like-woahh]

This game will forever be known as, "The Tony Perkins Game"

 

[Franisdaman]

Tony's 15 consecutive FTs in this game ties Andre Woolridge's single game record from 1997

 

[ssckelley]

Perkins dang near won this game for Iowa single handedly. He had that little floater going and he was making his free throws.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

What has been really good to see is that we have a whole bunch of guys that are capable of going off for over 20 on any night. Thank you Tony Perkins!

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

In the postgame radio interview, Tony said he's looking forward to heading back to his home state on Thursday when Iowa faces #1 ranked Purdue

 

[Buffalo43]

He should be big player of the week

 

[like-woahh]

Due to Keegan being on the Kings, I've watched them a fair amount this year... Tony's game today reminded me a lot of De'Aaron Fox and how he plays. Just crazy mid range game.

 

[Franisdaman]

This game will forever be known as, "The Tony Perkins Game"

 

[N8dogg99]

What a way to be a leader and step up at the line all game!!!

 

[Mohawkeye]

One of the greatest 2nd half performances I’ve seen from an Iowa uniform. Incredible. Hope this game is a launching pad for him the rest of the season.

 

[GHawk]

One of the greatest 2nd half performances I’ve seen from an Iowa uniform. Incredible. Hope this game is a launching pad for him the rest of the season.

Agree. That second half was unbelievable.

 

[N8dogg99]

In the postgame radio interview, Tony said he's looking forward to heading back to his home state on Thursday when Iowa faces #1 ranked Purdue

Coming off a loss (likely), not looking forward to facing Purdue at their place.

 

[Franisdaman]

In the postgame radio show:

Fran: Once we had him cooking, we kept going to him, especially when Kris was in foul trouble.

Bobby said its the loudest he's heard CHA.

Fran: Give the fans a Saturday and the fans are going to show up

 

[Mohawkeye]

Coming off a loss (likely), not looking forward to facing Purdue at their place.

That would suck if they lose before playing us, but lots of time left. I still like our chances. We’re playing well and have nothing to lose.

 

[MAXIMUSHAWKEYE]

Coming off a loss (likely), not looking forward to facing Purdue at their place.

Never look forward to playing at Purdue. House O Horrors. Doesn't matter how god of a team we have had. Chock it up as a loss and move on.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Tony P. be like.....

 

[BustingNarratives]

Well done Perk … take a bow and a curtain call. Could not be stopped today.

 

[Eledmonster]

That game took it out of me. Feel like I used after playing pickup games for a couple of hours. Illinois plays rough. To rough in my mind.

 

[HillcrestHawk]

Fun game to watch. Great win!!!
Only wish the student section would have had an opportunity to start a “Boys and Girls Club” chant as time expired.
Glad the IOWA Boys and Girls Club had their moment on the court during a win!
Go Hawks!!!

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

Tony "the bulldog" Perkins.

Dude doesn't shy away from contact!

Fun to watch. Was absolutely MONEY with his pull-up and FTs today.

Hit that one pullup and was shouting "that's my shot".

LOVE IT.

 

[Franisdaman]

One of the greatest 2nd half performances I’ve seen from an Iowa uniform. Incredible. Hope this game is a launching pad for him the rest of the season.

Agree. That second half was unbelievable.

Excellent point.

Tony today:

1st half:

7 points off 3-5 shooting (1-1 from 3) & 0-0 FTs

2nd half:

25 points off 5-6 shooting (0-1 from 3) & 15-16 FTs

 

[Franisdaman]

Love it.

 

[Franisdaman]

15 of Tony's 25 second half points came from the FT line

 

[Bulldogs1974]

Loved the effort he showed all game.

 

[boxahawks]

He's been my favorite "whipping boy" most of the season for this, that or the other, but he was spectacular today. He got hot, then recognized where he needed to be for the shot. One looked just like the other as far as location and arc. Free throws...Holy Moly.... we just don't see stats like that every game. Great job Tony.

 

[LuteHawk]

Tony is a Junior who has just played the game of his career
at Iowa. His average for the season is 11.6 points per game
after today's performance. Hopefully, this will a tremendous
confidence builder with those 32 points in Carver arena.

 

[hawkjt]

Tony was ultimate dog today.
Refused to lose. Congrats to Tony!!

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[HawkBall23]

TonyP in the 2nd half today =

 

[mro1978]

picked a great time to break out of his slump, would have gotten crushed without him most likely