Iowa (4-0) is off to a terrific start to the 2025-26 women’s college basketball season, steamrolling past Southern, Evansville, Drake and Northern Iowa. During its fast start, Iowa has posted a scoring margin of 46.5 points per game.
But, it’s about to get a lot more challenging on Thursday night. Iowa squares off against one of the nation’s and Big 12’s best in the Baylor Bears (4-0) in the Hawkeyes’ first game in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Showcase from State Farm Fieldhouse in Orlando, Fla.
Baylor beat Duke, 58-52, in its season-opening contest from Adidas Arena in Paris, France. The Bears have followed up with victories over Lindenwood, UNLV and Le Moyne.
Watch Iowa vs. Baylor
Four Hawkeyes currently average double-figure scoring, led by sophomore guard Chit-Chat Wright who is averaging 14.5 points, 5.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game on 66.7% field goal shooting and 61.1% shooting from the 3-point line.
As tipoff nears, here’s how and when Hawkeye fans can watch Iowa vs. Baylor:
Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball vs. Baylor
TV: ESPN2
Tipoff Time: 8 p.m. CT
Iowa vs. Baylor will air on ESPN2 with Mark Neely on play-by-play and Christy Thomaskutty providing color commentary.
Hawkeye fans can also listen to Jon Swisher and Kathryn Reynolds on the Hawkeye Radio Network.
Where to stream Iowa women’s basketball vs. Baylor
Stream: Fubo (free trial to first-time subscribers)
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