The Iowa Hawkeyes (12-4, 3-2 Big Ten) will visit the USC Trojans (10-6, 2-3 Big Ten) after losing three road games in a row.
USC was victorious in its most recent game against Illinois, 82-72, on Saturday. Desmond Claude led the way with 31 points, plus one boards and three assists. In its previous game, Iowa defeated Indiana on Saturday, 85-60. Its top scorer was Payton Sandfort with 23 points.
When is USC vs. Iowa and when does it start?
This contest between the Trojans and Hawkeyes will take place on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Be ready to see the opening tip at 10:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch USC vs. Iowa
The Trojans and Hawkeyes will hit the floor at Galen Center for this matchup on January 14, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on Fox Sports 1 (>Watch on Fubo).
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USC Trojans vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Game Preview
USC Stats, Odds & Insights
USC’s +90 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 5.6 points per game) is a result of scoring 76.1 points per game (159th in college basketball) while allowing 70.5 per contest (151st in college basketball).
The Trojans are averaging 76.1 points, just 0.6 fewer than the 76.7 the Hawkeyes give up.
USC makes 6.2 three-pointers per game (323rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.8. It shoots 33.3% from deep while its opponents hit 31.1% from long range.
In its last 10 games, USC has been racking up 74 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 76.1 it has scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
Iowa Stats, Odds & Insights
Iowa has a +206 scoring differential, topping opponents by 12.9 points per game. It is putting up 89.6 points per game, first in college basketball, and is allowing 76.7 per contest to rank 307th in college basketball.
The Hawkeyes’ 89.6 points per game are 19.1 more than the Trojans allow.
Iowa knocks down 10.8 three-pointers per game (13th in college basketball), 3.2 more than its opponents.
While Iowa is posting 89.6 points per game in 2024-25, it has improved that mark in its past 10 games, producing 93.1 a contest.
Trojans Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Desmond Claude | 16 | 15.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
Chibuzo Agbo | 16 | 12.4 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
Terrance Williams II | 7 | 10.6 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
Wesley Yates III | 16 | 10 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1 |
Saint Thomas | 16 | 9.7 | 6 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
Hawkeyes Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Payton Sandfort | 16 | 16.9 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 1 | 0.6 | 2.7 |
Owen Freeman | 14 | 16.6 | 6.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
Josh Dix | 15 | 14.6 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 2.3 |
Drew Thelwell | 15 | 10.2 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Brock Harding | 16 | 9.8 | 2 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
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