Who's Playing
Alabama State @ Iowa
Current Records: Alabama State 0-4; Iowa 3-0
What to Know
The Iowa Hawkeyes will play host again and welcome the Alabama State Hornets to Carver-Hawkeye Arena, where tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Thursday. Iowa is out to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
The Hawkeyes didn't have too much trouble with the North Carolina Central Eagles at home on Tuesday as they won 86-69. Among those leading the charge for Iowa was forward Keegan Murray, who posted a double-double on 27 points and 21 boards in addition to four blocks.
Meanwhile, Alabama State came up short against the Iowa State Cyclones on Tuesday, falling 68-60. The losing side was boosted by forward Jordan O'Neal, who had 12 points along with six rebounds and three blocks.
Iowa's win brought them up to 3-0 while Alabama State's defeat pulled them down to 0-4. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: The Hawkeyes come into the matchup boasting the 15th most points per game in college basketball at 93.7. Less enviably, the Hornets are 38th worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 79 on average.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Carver-Hawkeye Arena -- Iowa City, Iowa
- TV: Big Ten Network
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
Iowa have won both of the games they've played against Alabama State in the last seven years.
- Nov 21, 2018 - Iowa 105 vs. Alabama State 78
- Nov 12, 2017 - Iowa 92 vs. Alabama State 58
