Jonathan Loyd slapped the ball away from Iowa’s Andrew Brommer in the first half. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emearld)

Oregon’s Carlos Emory blows past Iowa guard Bryce Cartwright for a big layup during Oregon’s 108-97 victory over Iowa in the second round of the NIT championship series Sunday afternoon at Matthew Knight Arena. Emory ended the game with 19 total points. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Olu Ashaolu goes up for a block against Iowa’s Bryce Cartwright. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon’s Olu Ashaolu and Iowa forward Aaron White reach for a rebound during Oregon’s 108-97 victory over Iowa in the second round of the NIT championship series Sunday afternoon at Matthew Knight Arena. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Jeremy Jacob gets hyped up with the Oregon Pit Crew before 2nd round of the NIT against Iowa. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon’s Johnathan Loyd and Iowa forward Roy Devyn Marble dive for a loose ball during Oregon’s 108-97 victory against Iowa in the second round of the NIT championship series Sunday afternoon at Matthew Knight Arena. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

The crowd reacts after Garrett Sim hit a three during the second half of Oregon’s 108-97 victory. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

A referee jokes with a fellow official after they both made the kiss cam. Although there was much encouragement from the crowd, they refused to kiss. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Carlos Emory goes up for a lay up during Oregon’s 108-97 victory over Iowa. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon’s Olu Ashaolu dunks against Iowa during Oregon’s 108-97 victory over Iowa in the second round of the NIT championship series Sunday afternoon at Matthew Knight Arena. Ashaolu ended the the game with 22 total points. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Iowa head coach Frank McCaffery storms onto the court during a timeout during Oregon’s 108-97 victory against Iowa in the second round of the NIT championship series Sunday afternoon at Matthew Knight Arena. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Tony Woods goes up for a block against Iowa’s Bryce Cartwright. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Tyrone Nared attempts to block a shot by Iowa’s Aaron White in the first half. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon forward E.J. Singler drives to the basket past Iowa forward Roy Devyn Marble during Oregon’s 108-97 victory against Iowa in the second round of the NIT championship series Sunday afternoon at Matthew Knight Arena. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Jeremy Jacob saves the ball during the second half of Oregon’s 108-97 victory. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon’s Olu Ashaolu and Iowa’s Melsahn Basabe vie for the ball during Oregon’s 108-97 victory against Iowa in the second round of the NIT championship series Sunday afternoon at Matthew Knight Arena. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Iowa’s Aaron White reacts after being hit by a Olu Ashaolu screen during the second half of Oregon’s 108-97 victory. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon forward E.J. Singler and center Tony Woods celebrate their 108-97 victory against Iowa in the second round of the NIT championship series Sunday afternoon at Matthew Knight Arena. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Olu Ashaolu greets Portland native and NFL star Ndamukong Suh following Oregon’s 108-97 victory. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

The Iowa men’s basketball team heads for the court to start the second round of the NIT championship series against Oregon Sunday afternoon at Matthew Knight Arena. Iowa lost to Oregon 108-97. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Oregon’s Carlos Emory, center, and the rest of the team celebrate after Oregon’s 108-97 victory against Iowa in the second round of the NIT championship series Sunday afternoon at Matthew Knight Arena. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)