NEWSLETTER
The No. 4 seed UConn Huskies (25-8) and the No. 13 seed Iona Gaels (27-7) will meet on Friday at 4:30 PM in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The contest airs on TBS.
UConn dropped its most recent game to Marquette, 70-68, on Friday. Adama Sanogo led the way with 19 points, and also had 11 boards and one assist. On Saturday, in its most recent game, Iona defeated Marist 76-55. With 27 points, Daniss Jenkins was its high scorer.
When is UConn vs. Iona and when does it start?
This contest between the Huskies and Gaels will happen on Friday, March 17, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 4:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch UConn vs. Iona
The Huskies and Gaels will hit the hardwood at MVP Arena for this matchup on March 17, and if you want to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TBS.
UConn Huskies vs. Iona Gaels Game Preview
UConn Stats, Odds & Insights
UConn outscores opponents by 13.5 points per game (scoring 78.5 per game to rank 31st in college basketball while allowing 65.0 per outing to rank 41st in college basketball) and has a +443 scoring differential overall.
The Huskies are averaging 78.5 points, 13.5 more than the Gaels concede.
UConn knocks down 4.0 more threes per game than the opposition, 9.0 (39th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.0.
Offensively, the Huskies have fared better at home this year, averaging 82.6 points per game, compared to 72.4 per game in road games.
UConn’s offense has been worse over its last 10 games, putting up 75.4 points a contest compared to the 78.5 it has averaged this season.
Iona Stats, Odds & Insights
Iona outscores opponents by 11.4 points per game (posting 76.4 points per game, 67th in college basketball, and giving up 65.0 per contest, 41st in college basketball) and has a +387 scoring differential.
The Gaels average 76.4 points, 11.4 more than the Huskies concede.
Iona knocks down 1.3 more threes per game than the opposition, 7.1 (216th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.8.
The Gaels average 79.4 points per game at home, and 73.8 on the road.
Iona is tallying 78.3 points per contest over its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 76.4.
Huskies Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adama Sanogo | 33 | 16.8 | 7.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 31 | 16.1 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| Tristen Newton | 33 | 10.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Alex Karaban | 33 | 9.7 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.8 |
| Donovan Clingan | 33 | 7.1 | 5.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
Gaels Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Clayton Jr. | 31 | 16.9 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| Daniss Jenkins | 34 | 15.6 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Nelly Junior Joseph | 33 | 15.4 | 9.6 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| N. Joseph | 19 | 13.9 | 9.9 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Quinn Slazinski | 7 | 11.3 | 5.7 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
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