Iowa basketball vs Oregon matchup at Matthew Knight Arena
Where to watch the Iowa vs. Oregon basketball game: TV channel, time, odds, and main plot points At Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Iowa’s basketball game against Oregon begins on Sunday night with pressure, momentum, and Big Ten ramifications colliding.
The Hawkeyes enter prime road territory with confidence and a lot on the line after a thrilling one-point victory over an Oregon team looking to end a protracted losing streak. Iowa (15-5, 5-4 Big Ten) takes on Oregon (8-13, 1-9 Big Ten) in the first game of a two-game Pacific Northwest swing that will combine divergent paths, recent history, and postseason implications.
Iowa basketball vs Oregon: Game Details, TV, and Time
TV Channel: FS1
Tipoff Time: 7 p.m. CT
Location: Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, Oregon
Guy Haberman will do play-by-play and Don MacLean will do color analysis from courtside during the game’s nationwide broadcast on FS1.
Hawkeyes Riding Momentum Into Eugene
Iowa’s 73–72 road victory over USC, which put the Hawkeyes’ poise to the test late in the game, gives them confidence going into Eugene. Bennett Stirtz calmly went to the line and made two crucial free throws with seconds left, sealing the win for the Trojans. Stirtz tied Tavion Banks for the team lead with 20 points at the end. Together, the two produced:
40 points
11-for-23 shooting
4-for-8 from three-point range
14-for-14 at the free-throw line
This stripe efficiency proved crucial, highlighting Iowa’s capacity to win close games away from home a crucial quality as February draws near.
Oregon Searching for Answers
With its most recent victory coming on January 2 at Maryland (64–54), Oregon is on a seven-game losing streak going into Sunday. Individual performances have remained competitive in spite of the difficulties.
On January 28, Kwame Evans Jr. put on an outstanding performance in a 73–57 home loss to UCLA:
24 points
9-for-18 shooting
4-for-10 from three
The Ducks have had moments of success, but they haven’t maintained it, particularly in the latter stages of games. In front of a home crowd that has witnessed this matchup tilt in favor of the visitors in recent years, hosting Iowa presents a chance to regain momentum.
How to Stream and Listen
Fans can stream the game through Fubo, which offers a free trial for first-time subscribers.
Radio coverage will be available on the Hawkeye Radio Network, featuring:
Gary Dolphin (play-by-play)
Bobby Hansen (color analyst)
Cory Sheets (engineer)
Series History and Recent Meetings
Iowa and Oregon will meet for the tenth time in history on Sunday, with the Hawkeyes leading the series 6–3.
Notable matchups include:
Iowa’s 108–98 loss in Eugene during the 2012 NIT second round
Oregon’s 80–78 win at Carver-Hawkeye Arena last season, their first meeting as Big Ten opponents
Iowa is still trying to win at Matthew Knight Arena for the first time ever.
Iowa vs Oregon Odds
All odds via BetMGM as of Feb. 1:
Spread: Iowa -9.5
Moneyline: Iowa -550 | Oregon +400
Over/Under: 132.5
Although Oregon’s decline and Iowa’s recent performance are reflected in the line, road games in Eugene are rarely easy.
Looking Ahead
Every road test is more important now that March is approaching. The ability of Iowa to control tempo, protect the ball, and execute late will be closely examined. Oregon, on the other hand, plays with a sense of urgency because they know that a decisive victory could change the course of their season.
There’s more to Sunday night than just another conference game. It’s an opportunity for both programs to reevaluate their position in the Big Ten race as well as a measuring stick and momentum swing.
