The Iowa Hawkeyes (8-6, 0-3) are coming into this game with a three game losing streak and stretch where they’ve lost four out of five as the teeth of the Big Ten schedule begin to bare themselves. It’s a tough task, with the #15 Indiana Hoosiers (10-3, 1-1) as the opponent Iowa looks to flip the script on the season.
The Hoosiers have done well to avoid the unexpected loss, with all three coming to teams more highly-regarded according to KenPom - Rutgers, Arizona, and Kansas. Add to it, the losses to Rutgers & KU were on the road, so wins against Xavier & North Carolina hold down a solid resume at this juncture.