Illinois-Iowa men’s basketball glance: Time/TV/other info

Illini seek 4th-straight road win, Hawkeyes seek 3-game sweep of homestand

Feb. 3, 2023 11:28 am, Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 2:29 pm

Iowa’s Kris Murray (24) passes ahead of Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins during the Hawkeyes’ 87-83 loss to the Illini at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 6, 2021. (Charlie Neibergall/Associated Press)

What: Illinois (16-6 overall, 7-4 Big Ten) at Iowa (14-8, 6-5)

When/where: Saturday, 1:37 p.m., Carver-Hawkeye Arena

TV: FOX (Jason Benetti, Stephen Bardo)

Livestream: Fox Sports Live

Radio: Hawkeye Radio Network affiliates, including WMT (600), KKRQ-FM (100.7) and KXIC (800).

Series: Illinois leads, 90-76

NCAA NET rankings: Illinois 25th, Iowa 33rd

Iowa’s next game: At Purdue next Thursday at 6 p.m. (CT)

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1. After ending a five-game losing streak to Iowa with a 2020 win, Illinois has prevailed in its last five games against Iowa. Four were decided by five points or less.

2. Both teams began their Big Ten seasons with three losses. The Illini have won seven of their last eight games, Iowa six of its last eight.

3. Iowa is 22-of-45 (48.9 percent) from 3-point distance and 47-of-56 (83.9 percent) from the foul line over its last two games.

4. Both teams are 14-8 against the point spread. Only Rutgers (15-7) has a better record in the Big Ten. Purdue, which is 22-1 in actual wins and losses, is 10-11-1 against the spread.

5. A supply drive for American Cancer Society’s Russell and Ann Gerdin Hope Lodge will take place at Carver, with donations accepted at every arena entrance. Non-perishable food items, gas and grocery gift cards, and 13- & 30-gallon garbage bags are requested.