IOWA CITY – The Iowa Hawkeyes square off with Michigan State on Jan. 2. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. (CT) inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The game will broadcast on Peacock (subscription required) and the Hawkeye Radio Network.
THE SERIES
» Iowa leads the all-time series, 42-30.
» Iowa is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings with the Spartans.
» This is the 73rd meeting between the two programs.
» UI has won four staright at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against MSU.
» Michigan State owns a 11-2 overall record this season.
» The Spartans are currently riding a four-game win streak.
» Michigan State’s 105 points in the win over Coastal Carolina win tied a season-high
SCOUTING SPARTY
for the third time this season, matching 105 points in back-to-back games vs. Detroit Mercy (11/16) and Evansville (11/19). Overall, it was the Spartans’ fourth 100-point outing of the season, the most-ever in a season for an MSU team.
» Michigan State has made a name for itself with its offense so far this season. But the Spartan defense hasn’t been too shabby this season. MSU is tied for second in the Big Ten in steals, averaging 10.8 spg. The Spartans are also fifth in the league in blocks with 4.3 per game. While scoring 92.0 ppg, Michigan State is allowing only 63.3 ppg.
» Head Coach Robyn Fralick is in her first season in East Lansing.
» This season, Michigan State is first in the Big Ten in scoring margin (+28.8) and first
in assists (21.7 apg). The Spartans are also first in the league in 3-point field goals made, averaging 10.6 per game.