After a rather frustrating loss to No. 17 Michigan State on Sunday in East Lansing, Michigan, No. 22 Iowa (9-2, 0-1 Big Ten) returns home to Carver-Hawkeye Arena tonight against Northern Iowa (5-5).
In the loss to the Spartans, the Hawkeyes let a fourth-quarter lead slip away through the combination of a 14-0 Michigan State scoring run and anemic Iowa offense to close the game. Despite having a chance to take the lead in the waning seconds, the Hawkeyes could not convert on a shot attempt by senior guard Lucy Olsen.
Through 11 games, Iowa is averaging 75.5 points per game on 47.3% from the floor, 31.8% from deep and 72.6% from the free-throw line.
Olsen leads the team offensively, averaging 18.3 points per game on 44.7% shooting from the field, 25.6% from 3-point territory and 80.6% from the charity stripe in nine games.
Defensively, the Hawkeyes force an average of 17.8 turnovers per game, including 7.1 steals and 4.6 blocks. The Hawkeyes also hold opponents to 61.9 points per game on 37.1% from the field and 31.2% from deep.
With Northern Iowa in town, the Hawkeyes seek to regain their winning swagger. Here’s how to watch the Iowa game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
What channel is the Iowa vs Northern Iowa game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: Big Ten Network Plus (BTN+)
Start time: 6:30 p.m. CT.
Iowa vs. Northern Iowa will stream exclusively on Big Ten Network Plus (BTN+). Play-by-play broadcaster AJ Reisetter and color commentator Logan Moel will call the game from the booth at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Radio: Hawkeyes Radio Network
Iowa fans can tune into the Hawkeye Radio Network to follow along with play-by-play voice Rob Brooks and color analyst Kathryn Reynolds.
How to purchase BTN+ for Iowa vs. Northern Iowa
Big Ten Plus is the league’s subscription streaming platform. In order to purchase a subscription, visit Big Ten Plus online and click the light blue “SUBSCRIBE” tab on the top right of the screen.
There are two options for subscribers. Consumers can purchase a monthly pass for $12.99 or an annual pass for $89.99 per year.
Scouting the opponent
While Northern Iowa enters the contest with a 5-5 record, the Panthers are 1-2 against the AP Top 25 or teams that received votes. The win came against then-No. 8 Iowa State.
The Panthers’ leading scorer is fifth-year senior guard Maya McDermott, who is averaging 21.9 points per game on 48.2% from the floor, 46.4% from beyond the arc and 91.7% from the charity stripe. McDermott accounts for 29% of the Panthers’ offense.
Offensively, the Panthers shoot for 46.1% from the floor, 39.5% from deep and 72.2% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Northern Iowa forces an average of 17.6 turnovers, including 9.5 steals and 4.0 blocks per game. The problem area for the Panthers is their field goal defense; they have allowed opponents to shoot 42.1% from the floor and 34.3% from deep.
As an interesting note, Northern Iowa holds an active program-record 542-game 3-pointer streak entering tonight’s game. The streak started on Dec. 6, 2008, when the Panthers played against Green Bay.
Iowa’s probable starting five
G Lucy Olsen, 5-10, Sr., Collegeville, Pennsylvania: 18.3 points, 4.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 44.7% FG, 25.6% 3-point FG, 80.6% FT
G Kylie Feuerbach, 6-0, Sr., Sycamore, Illinois: 7.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.5 steals, 33.8% FG, 27.6% 3-point FG, 69.2% FT
G Sydney Affolter, 5-11, Sr., Chicago, Illinois: 6.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.5 steals, 47.8% FG, 31.3% 3-point FG, 75.0% FT
F Hannah Stuelke, 6-2, Jr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa: 13.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 46.2% FG, 13.3% 3-point FG, 71.4% FT
C Addison O’Grady, 6-4, Sr., Aurora, Colorado: 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, 66.7% FG, 71.4% FT
Iowa vs Northern Iowa predictions, picks, odds
Iowa 78, Northern Iowa 71: While Maya McDermott will remain a scoring threat for Northern Iowa, the Hawkeyes will bounce back following their tough loss to Michigan State with a solid shooting night and a relentless defensive effort.
Iowa 2024-25 schedule
- Nov. 6: W, Iowa 91, Northern Illinois 73
- Nov. 10: W, Iowa 71, Virginia Tech 52
- Nov. 13: W, Iowa 94. Toledo 57
- Nov. 17: W, Iowa 86, Drake 73
- Nov. 20: W, Iowa 71, Kansas 58
- Nov. 24: W, Iowa 72, Washington State 43
- Nov. 28: W, Iowa 69, Rhode Island 62
- Nov. 29: W, Iowa 68, BYU 48
- Dec. 7: L, Tennessee 78, Iowa 68
- Dec. 11: W, Iowa 75, Iowa State 69
- Dec. 15: L, Michigan State 68, Iowa 66
- Dec. 20: vs. Northern Iowa (BTN+), 6:30 p.m.
- Dec. 29: vs. Purdue (BTN+), 2 p.m.
- Jan. 1: at Penn State (BTN+), Noon
- Jan. 5: vs. Maryland (BTN), 5 p.m.
- Jan. 9: at Illinois (BTN+), 2 p.m.
- Jan. 12: vs. Indiana (Peacock), 2 p.m.
- Jan. 16: vs. Nebraska (BTN), 6 p.m.
- Jan. 19: at Oregon (BTN+), 4 p.m.
- Jan. 22: at Washington (Peacock), 8 p.m.
- Jan. 28: vs. Northwestern (BTN), 7 p.m.
- Feb. 2: vs. USC (Fox), 12:30 p.m.
- Feb. 6: at Minnesota (BTN), 7 p.m.
- Feb. 10: at Nebraska (BTN), 7 p.m.
- Feb. 13: vs. Rutgers (BTN+), 6:30 p.m.
- Feb. 17: at Ohio State (Fox), 11 a.m.
- Feb. 23: vs. UCLA (Peacock), 1 p.m.
- Feb. 26: at Michigan (BTN+), 6 p.m.
- March 2: vs. Wisconsin (Peacock), 3 p.m.
- Record: 9-2 (0-1 Big Ten)
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