It was less than two weeks ago when Joe Wieskamp made an improbable buzzer-beating three-pointer to beat Rutgers in New Jersey for the second straight last-second win by the Iowa basketball team.
Since that game, both teams have won just one game, and the big news heading into this game is that the Iowa basketball team will need to win without the presence of head coach Fran McCaffery on the bench. In his place will be long-term assistant Kirk Speraw.
Unfortunately for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, this could have a negative effect on the away team. Not only will the Hawks likely be playing inspired ball after taking a 20-point thrashing from Ohio State, but they will also be playing with a few other factors in their advantage.