The Indiana Hoosiers are set to face the No. 23 Iowa Hawkeyes in a significant Big Ten matchup. Both teams have recently struggled, with Indiana holding a record of 12-5 and a conference record of 3-3, while Iowa stands at 12-5 with a 2-4 mark in the Big Ten.
Game Overview
The game will take place on January 17 at 2 p.m. ET at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Fans can catch the action live on Fox. This matchup is crucial as both teams aim to break their losing streaks.
Current Team Performance
Indiana has suffered consecutive losses against ranked opponents, while Iowa has dropped three games in a row. Both teams are eager to regain their momentum.
Key Players
For Indiana, Lamar Wilkerson leads the scoring in Big Ten games with an impressive average of 26.0 points, coupled with a shooting percentage of 46.7% from beyond the arc. Teammate Tayton Conerway also contributes significantly with 13.7 points and a 47.6% success rate on three-pointers.
- Lamar Wilkerson: 26.0 PPG, 46.7% 3-PT
- Tayton Conerway: 13.7 PPG, 47.6% 3-PT
- Reed Bailey: 10.3 PPG, 5.7 RPG
On the Iowa side, Bennett Stirtz is the standout player, averaging 19.7 points in conference play. Tavion Banks and Cooper Koch also play critical roles in the Hawkeye lineup.
- Bennett Stirtz: 19.7 PPG
- Tavion Banks: 8.7 PPG
- Cooper Koch: 7.8 PPG
Injury Report
Both teams face injury challenges. Iowa’s Peyton McCollum is sidelined for the season. Indiana’s Jordan Rayford also remains out, alongside Josh Harris and Jason Drake.
Additional Stats
Indiana has struggled against top-ranked teams, currently holding a 0-4 record against Quad 1 teams, which represent the top 25% in NET rankings. Iowa shares a similar fate, failing to win any of their four road games and also holding a 0-4 record against Quad 1 opponents.
How to Watch
Fans can watch the Indiana vs. Iowa matchup live on Fox. For those unable to watch, radio coverage is also available on various platforms.
As the game date approaches, fans and analysts alike will be eager to see which team can turn their fortunes around in this critical Big Ten clash.
