Thu Feb 20 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Iowa Hawkeyes Face Oregon Ducks in Big Ten Showdown

**Iowa City, IA** – The Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team returns home to Carver-Hawkeye Arena this Wednesday, February 19th, for a highly anticipated Big Ten matchup against the Oregon Ducks, tipping off at 7:30 PM CT. The game will be broadcast on BTN, with Kevin Kugler, Robbie Hummel, and Andy Katz on commentary.

The Ducks (18-8, 7-8 Big Ten), newcomers to the conference, enter the game on a two-game winning streak following a five-game losing slump. Their recent success came against Northwestern and Rutgers at home. However, Oregon has struggled on the road lately, losing their last four away games, and holds a 3-4 record in Big Ten road contests.

Oregon boasts a balanced offensive attack with eight players averaging at least six points per game. Guard Jackson Shelstad leads the team with 13.7 points per game, along with 2.8 assists, while center Nate Bittle contributes 12.6 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. Other key contributors include guards Keeshawn Barthelemy and Josh Dix, and forwards TJ Bamba and Brandon Angel. While offensively respectable nationally, their Big Ten performance has been less impressive, ranking 13th in offensive efficiency. Defensively, they rank 11th in the conference, excelling in forcing turnovers but struggling with defending shots.

Iowa, meanwhile, will be looking to capitalize on their home-court advantage. There’s positive news on the injury front for the Hawkeyes, with Riley Mulvey and Drew Thelwell expected to return after missing the previous game.

The game features a slight edge to Oregon (-1.5) according to the betting line, with a projected total score of 160.5 points. KenPom gives Oregon a 51% chance of victory. Students attending the game can enjoy a “Student Palooza” event with discounted beer and pretzels. The game is also a prelude to Saturday’s matchup against Washington.

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