It’s been almost a week since the Iowa Hawkeyes last took to the hardwood, but the drought ends tonight for hoops fans. The Hawkeyes, now sporting a #3 ranking nationally after some upsets over the weekend, come into tonight’s matchup with a perfect 2-0 record after wins over North Carolina Central and Southern.
Their opponent tonight, the Western Illinois Leathernecks, have yet to play a game this season. That creates some uncertainty around the matchup and that’s likely reflected in the game line, but one thing is clear: Iowa is a big favorite.
As we start the countdown to tipoff, here’s everything you need to know about today’s matchup.