Watch Iowa vs Illinois game today: TV channel, time, streaming

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After a rough start filled with rampant turnovers in the first half in a 74-66 home loss against No. 7 Maryland, it hits the no. The 23rd-ranked Iowa women’s basketball team (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten) hits the road tonight as they travel to the State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill., for a clash against Illinois (11-4, 1-3 Big Ten).

Through 15 games, the Hawkeyes are averaging 76.9 points per game. game of 47.6% from the floor, 32.6% from deep and 72.5% from the charity stripe. Senior guard Lucy Olsen leads the team in scoring by averaging 17.1 points per game. competition through 13 games played.

Defensively, Iowa forces 16.8 turnovers per game. game, including 7.4 steals and 4.2 blocks per match. The team also holds opponents to 64.8 points per game. game, 38.2% from the floor and 32.8% from beyond the arc.

The glaring weakness that has emerged for the Hawkeyes recently is their own turnover woes, as the team is averaging 16.7 turnovers per game. match. In a conference with as much depth as the Big Ten, the mistakes must be corrected quickly for Iowa to reach its potential.

How to watch the Iowa game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is the Iowa vs Illinois game on today? Time, TV program

Streaming: Big Ten Network Plus (BTN+)

Start time: 6 p.m. CT

Iowa vs. Illinois will stream exclusively on Big Ten Network Plus (BTN+). Play-by-play broadcaster Peter Hanson and color analyst Tony Fanara will call the game from the booth at State Farm Center, with Mazie Gierat reporting from the sidelines.

Radio: Hawkeyes Radio Network

Iowa fans can tune into the Hawkeye Radio Network to follow play-by-play voice Rob Brooks and color analyst Tiff Reedy.

How to buy BTN+

Big Ten Plus is the league’s subscription streaming platform. To purchase a subscription, visit BTN+ online and click on the light blue “SUBSCRIBE” tab at 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.

Iowa vs Illinois predictions, picks, odds

Iowa 77, Illinois 73: Iowa will be able to outlast a hungry Fighting Illini group by working low with Addison O’Grady, which will result in a few open perimeter shots falling. The Hawkeyes will also get a couple of timely defensive stops late in the game to help seal the deal.

All college basketball odds via BetMGM.

Iowa likely starting five

G Lucy Olsen, 5-10, Sr., Collegeville, Pa.: 17.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 42.3% FG, 27.1% 3-point FG, 81.6% FT

G Kylie Feuerbach, 6-0, Sr., Sycamore, Ill.: 6.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.3 steals, 31.9% FG, 25.7% 3-point FG, 76.5% FT

G Sydney Affolter, 5-11, Sr., Chicago, Illinois: 6.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.4 steals, 46.7% FG, 32.1% 3-point FG, 77.3% FT

F Hannah Stuelke, 6-2, Jr., Cedar Rapids, Iowa: 12.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 47.3% FG, 12.5% ​​3-point FG, 70.0 FT

C Addison O’Grady, 6-4, Sr., Aurora, Colo.: 13.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.3 blocks, 68.2% FG, 71.0% FT

Scout the opponent

Entering this season, Illinois returned four 1,000-plus career point scorers in Genesis Bryant, Makira Cook, Adalia McKenzie and Kendall Bostic, tied for the most in the NCAA with Baylor, Notre Dame and Kansas State.

The Fighting Illini are averaging 72.9 points per game. game of 43.5% from the floor, 29.3% from long range and 78.8% from the free throw line.

Senior forward Kendall Bostic leads the team in scoring by averaging 15.6 points per game. contest of 54.0% from the floor, 22.2% from deep and 78.8% from the charity stripe through 15 games played.

Defensively, Illinois forces 15.2 turnovers per game. game, including 5.7 steals and 2.4 blocks per competition. The team also holds opponents to 59.6 points per game. game, 39.4% from the floor and 28.1% from beyond the arc.

While Iowa has won eight of its last nine against Illinois, the State Farm Center will be an intimidating environment for the Hawkeyes as the Fighting Illini are 9-1 this season from their home court.

Iowa 2024-25 schedule

  • November 6: W, Iowa 91, Northern Illinois 73
  • November 10: W, Iowa 71, Virginia Tech 52
  • November 13: W, Iowa 94. Toledo 57
  • November 17: W, Iowa 86, Drake 73
  • November 20: W, Iowa 71, Kansas 58
  • November 24: W, Iowa 72, Washington State 43
  • November 28: W, Iowa 69, Rhode Island 62
  • November 29: W, Iowa 68, BYU 48
  • December 7: L, Tennessee 78, Iowa 68
  • December 11: W, Iowa 75, Iowa State 69
  • December 15: L, Michigan State 68, Iowa 66
  • December 20: W, Iowa 92, Northern Iowa 86
  • December 29: W, Iowa 84, Purdue 63
  • January 1: W, Iowa 80, Penn State 68
  • January 5: L, Maryland 74, Iowa 66
  • January 9: at Illinois (BTN+), 7 p.m
  • January 12: vs. Indiana (Peacock), at 2 p.m
  • January 16: vs. Nebraska (BTN), at 18.00
  • January 19: on Oregon (BTN+), at 4 p.m
  • January 22: on Washington (Peacock), at 8 p.m
  • January 28: vs. Northwestern (BTN), at 19.00
  • February 2: vs. USC (Fox), 12:30 p.m
  • February 6: at Minnesota (BTN), at 19.00
  • February 10: at Nebraska (BTN), at 19.00
  • February 13: vs. Rutgers (BTN+), 6:30 p.m
  • February 17: on Ohio State (Fox), at 11
  • February 23: vs. UCLA (Peacock), at 1 p.m
  • February 26: on Michigan (BTN+), at 18.00
  • March 2: vs. Wisconsin (Peacock), at 3 p.m
  • Record: 12-3 (2-2 Big Ten)

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