The Indiana basketball team is on a five-game winning streak as it enters a Big Ten matchup against Iowa on Saturday night. IU sits at 13-3 overall and 4-1 in conference play. Iowa is 11-4 overall and 2-2 in the Big Ten.

Although early in the conference slate, Iowa women’s basketball (12-5, 2-4 Big Ten) has appeared to have hit a wall. Following their 74-67 home loss vs. Indiana (12-4, 4-1 Big Ten) on Sunday, the Hawkeyes have dropped three consecutive games for the first time since 2018.

Welcome to our live blog for Saturday's game between Indiana and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Almost a year after the Hoosiers were demolished in Iowa City, Indiana returned the favor at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, taking down Iowa.

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As redshirt sophomore guard Myles Rice turned to an official and called timeout, Indiana men’s basketball’s huddle reflected the somberness fit for a 19-point second-half deficit. Across the halfcourt line, Iowa’s huddle appeared rejuvenated, instilled with life by a noisy, two-thirds full crowd.

Indiana men’s basketball will be grateful for all the momentum its built over the last three conference games as it heads to Iowa City for the beginning of a stretch that could make or break the season.