Auburn vs. Iowa: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
A first-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the No. 9-seed Auburn Tigers (20-12) take the court against the No. 8 seed Iowa Hawkeyes (19-13) on Thursday at Legacy Arena at BJCC. The matchup starts at 6:50 PM, on TNT.
Auburn lost its most recent game to Arkansas, 76-73, on Thursday. K.D. Johnson starred with 20 points, plus two rebounds and three assists. In its previous game, Iowa lost to Ohio State on Thursday, 73-69. Filip Rebraca scored a team-high 20 points (and chipped in two assists and seven boards).
When is Auburn vs. Iowa and when does it start?
This matchup between the Tigers and Hawkeyes will go down on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 6:50 PM ET.
Where to Watch Auburn vs. Iowa
The Tigers and Hawkeyes will take to the hardwood at Legacy Arena at BJCC for this matchup on March 16, and if you want to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TNT.
Auburn Tigers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Game Preview
Auburn Stats, Odds & Insights
Auburn’s +181 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 5.6 points per game) is a result of scoring 72.7 points per game (154th in college basketball) while giving up 67.1 per contest (89th in college basketball).
The Tigers are averaging 72.7 points, only 1.7 fewer than the 74.4 the Hawkeyes give up.
Auburn hits 6.5 three-pointers per game (284th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 5.6 on average.
The Tigers are posting 75.0 points per game this year at home, which is 4.1 more points than they’re averaging in away games (70.9).
In its last 10 games, Auburn has been scoring 71.3 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 72.7 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Iowa Stats, Odds & Insights
Iowa puts up 80.2 points per game (17th in college basketball) while allowing 74.4 per outing (300th in college basketball). It has a +186 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 5.8 points per game.
The Hawkeyes average 80.2 points, 13.1 more than the Tigers give up.
Iowa makes 8.1 three-pointers per game (100th in college basketball) at a 34.3% rate (178th in college basketball), compared to the 7.1 its opponents make, shooting 36.7% from deep.
At home the Hawkeyes are scoring 89.8 points per game, 19.9 more than they are averaging on the road (69.9).
Iowa has performed worse offensively in its past 10 games, compiling 77.4 points per contest, 2.8 fewer points its than season average of 80.2.
Tigers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johni Broome | 31 | 14.0 | 8.4 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Wendell Green Jr. | 32 | 13.8 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| Jaylin Williams | 31 | 11.1 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Allen Flanigan | 32 | 10.1 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| K.D. Johnson | 31 | 8.8 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
Hawkeyes Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | 28 | 20.4 | 7.9 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 2.3 |
| Filip Rebraca | 32 | 14.1 | 7.6 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| Tony Perkins | 31 | 12.5 | 4.1 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Payton Sandfort | 32 | 10.0 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Patrick McCaffery | 26 | 10.0 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
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