Chad Leistikow breaks down Iowa basketball win over Robert Morris
Des Moines Register Hawkeye columnist Chad Leistikow shares his instant analysis on Iowa basketball’s season-opening win over Robert Morris
Iowa basketball continues its 2025-26 season at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against Xavier at 7 p.m. CT Friday, Nov. 14.
The Hawkeyes won their first two games by a combined margin of 51 points. Head coach Ben McCollum will be looking to build on those terrific offensive performances.
Here’s what you need to know about when and how to watch Iowa vs. Xavier:
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Iowa vs. Xavier time today
- Date: Friday, Nov. 14
- Start time: 7 p.m. CT
- Location: Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City
Iowa vs Xavier prediction
Hawkeyes reporter Tyler Tachman’s prediction: “Defensively, Iowa has put together two exceptional halves and two not-so-exceptional halves. It would be good to see the Hawkeyes put together their most complete defensive performance this season and use that side of the floor to take control of the game against a Xavier team that is shooting an outrageously poor 37.4% on two-point field goals this season. Iowa 74, Xavier 66.”
Iowa basketball schedule 2025-26
Record: 2-0
- Nov. 14: vs Xavier, 7 p.m. CT, FS1
- Nov. 18: vs Southeast Missouri, 7:30 p.m. CT, BTN
- Nov. 20: vs Chicago State, 6 p.m. CT, B1G+
- Nov. 25: vs Ole Miss, 8:30 p.m. CT, CBS Sports Network (Acrisure Classic)
- Nov. 26: vs Grand Canyon or Utah, 8:30 or 11 p.m. CT, CBS Sports Network (Acrisure Classic)
