Iowa Hawkeyes Aim to Break Losing Streak Against Penn State

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa Hawkeyes (12-7, 3-5 Big Ten) will face the Penn State Nittany Lions (13-6, 3-5 Big Ten) on Friday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, aiming to snap a three-game losing streak. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT.

Penn State enters the game with momentum after securing a win against Rutgers on Monday. The Hawkeyes, meanwhile, are looking to regain their footing in conference play. Both teams are tied in the Big Ten standings, making this matchup crucial for their postseason aspirations.

Early in the game, Penn State struggled offensively, failing to make a field goal in the last 3:20 of the first half. Iowa capitalized on this, making four of their last five attempts from the floor. The Hawkeyes shot 54% from the field, while Penn State maintained a 64% shooting percentage. Iowa also outperformed from beyond the arc, hitting 3-of-6 three-point attempts compared to Penn State’s 1-for-3.

The game began after a brief delay as TV networks waited for another game to conclude. Penn State won the tip-off, and the first half got underway in front of a lively crowd at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa’s recent addition, Joshua Lewis, a four-star wing from Tampa, Florida, has brought renewed energy to the team. Lewis, who was originally committed to USF, joined the Hawkeyes following the tragic death of Bulls’ coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. His commitment has been a bright spot for Iowa as they look to build for the future.

The game is being broadcast nationally on FS1, with streaming options available for new subscribers. Fans are encouraged to follow live updates and highlights as the action unfolds.