Who’s Playing
Iowa @ Virginia
Current Records: Iowa 6-0; Virginia 5-2
What to Know
The Iowa Hawkeyes have enjoyed the comforts of home their last six games, but now they must head out on the road. They will take on the Virginia Cavaliers at 7 p.m. ET on Monday at John Paul Jones Arena. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
If there were any doubts why Iowa was a heavy favorite Friday, the squad quickly laid those doubts to rest. They steamrolled past the Portland State Vikings 85-51 at home. It was another big night for the Hawkeyes’ forward Keegan Murray, who had 23 points along with nine boards.
Meanwhile, Virginia strolled past the Lehigh Mountain Hawks with points to spare on Friday, taking the matchup 61-43. The Cavaliers’ success was spearheaded by the efforts of guard Reece Beekman, who had ten points in addition to five rebounds, and guard Kihei Clark, who had 11 points and seven assists.
Iowa is now a perfect 6-0 while Virginia sits at 5-2. A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Iowa comes into the game boasting the most points per game in college basketball at 97.2. But Virginia ranks seventh in college basketball when it comes to points allowed per game, with only 53.6 on average. These opposing strengths should make for an exciting matchup.
How To Watch
- When: Monday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: John Paul Jones Arena — Charlottesville, Virginia
- TV: ESPN2
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
Virginia won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.
- Nov 25, 2016 – Virginia 74 vs. Iowa 41
