After a dominating all-around performance from Iowa basketball (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) in a 101-63 season-opening win over Robert Morris on Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Hawkeyes will host Western Illinois (0-1, 0-0 Ohio Valley Conference) tonight from Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Western Illinois is coming into Iowa City fresh off an 80-75 loss on Nov. 3 at Radford, where the Leathernecks shot 47.5% from the field, but also had 10 turnovers.
As for Iowa, the Hawkeyes shot the lights out against the Colonials by finishing with a 61.7% clip from the field, including eight highlight-reel dunks. The team was also relentless on defense, forcing a staggering 23 turnovers, including 11 steals and 1 block.
Watch Iowa vs. Western Illinois
While the Leathernecks should not pose a serious threat to the Hawkeyes, tonight’s game will be another opportunity for head coach Ben McCollum to evaluate different matchups and tactics before their schedule gets tougher as the calendar year comes to a close.
As tipoff between Iowa and Western Illinois approaches, here’s where and when fans can watch the Ben McCollum-led Hawkeyes take the floor.
What channel is the Iowa vs. Western Illinois game on today? Time, TV schedule
Tipoff Time: 6 p.m. CT
The broadcast of the Hawkeyes’ second game against Western Illinois will air on Big Ten Plus (B1G+) and feature play-by-play voice Colin Carrithers and analyst Jess Settles on the call from the booth at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Radio: Hawkeye Radio Network
As always, Games are broadcast on the Hawkeye Radio Network with play-by-play voice Gary Dolphin and analyst Bobby Hansen on the call.
Where can fans stream Iowa vs. Western Illinois
Iowa’s season opener will stream exclusively on Big Ten Plus. Fans can purchase a monthly pass for $12.99 or an annual pass for $89.99.
Livestream: B1G+
Iowa basketball 2025-26 schedule
All times CT
- Nov. 4 vs. Robert Morris: W, 101-69
- Nov. 7 vs. Western Illinois: BTN+, 6 p.m.
- Nov. 14 vs. Xavier: FS1, 7 p.m.
- Nov. 18 vs. Southeast Missouri: Big Ten Network, 7:30 p.m.
- Nov. 20 vs. Chicago State: BTN+, 6 p.m.
- Nov. 25 vs. Ole Miss (Acrisure Classic): CBS Sports Network, 8:30 p.m.
- Nov. 26 vs. Grand Canyon or Utah (Acrisure Classic): CBS Sports Network, 8:30 or 11 p.m.
- Dec. 2 at Michigan State: Peacock, 6 p.m.
- Dec. 6 vs. Maryland: FS1, 3 p.m.
- Dec. 11 at Iowa State: FS1, 7 p.m.
- Dec. 14 vs. Western Michigan: Big Ten Network, 2 p.m.
- Dec. 20 vs. Bucknell: Big Ten Network, 5 p.m.
- Dec. 29 vs. UMass Lowell: Big Ten Network, 4 p.m.
- Jan. 3 vs. UCLA: Peacock, 5 p.m.
- Jan. 6 at Minnesota: Big Ten Network, 7 p.m.
- Jan. 11 vs. Illinois: Fox, 11 a.m. or 3:30 p.m.
- Jan. 14 at Purdue: Big Ten Network, 5:30 p.m.
- Jan. 17 at Indiana: Fox, 1 p.m.
- Jan. 20 vs. Rutgers: Big Ten Network, 7:30 p.m.
- Jan. 28 vs. USC: Big Ten Network, 6 p.m.
- Feb. 1 at Oregon: FS1, 7 p.m.
- Feb. 4 at Washington: Big Ten Network, 10 p.m.
- Feb. 8 vs. Northwestern: FS1, 2 p.m.
- Feb. 11 at Maryland: FS1, 5 p.m.
- Feb. 14 vs. Purdue: Fox, 4 or 7 p.m.
- Feb. 17 vs. Nebraska: Big Ten Network, 8 p.m.
- Feb. 22 at Wisconsin: FS1, 3 p.m.
- Feb. 25 vs. Ohio State: Big Ten Network, 8 p.m.
- Feb. 28 at Penn State: Big Ten Network, 11 a.m.
- March 5 vs. Michigan: Peacock, 7 p.m.
- March 8 at Nebraska: Fox, 4 p.m.
- March 10-15 Big Ten Tournament (Chicago, Ill.)
- Record: (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten)
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