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The No. 25/23 Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team (11-2) will host UCLA (10-3) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. Iowa is undefeated at home and boasts a strong non-conference record, with their only losses against top-10 opponents. The Hawkeyes excel in offense, ranking high in field goal and three-point percentage, and defense, allowing the fewest points per game in the Big Ten. Key players include Bennett Stirtz, who leads the team in scoring, and Alvaro Folgueiras, who has been performing well recently. UCLA enters the game receiving votes in both polls and coming off a win over UC Riverside. They feature a high-scoring offense led by Tyler Bilodeau and Skyy Clark. Iowa leads the all-time series 5-4. The game will be streamed on Peacock.

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Hawkeyes Set to Clash with UCLA in Big Ten Showdown

IOWA CITY, IA – The No. 25/23 Iowa Hawkeyes (11-2) return to Big Ten action this Saturday, hosting the UCLA Bruins (10-3) at 5 p.m. CT inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes, riding high on an undefeated home record (8-0) and a strong 10-1 non-conference showing, are looking to continue their momentum against a UCLA team receiving votes in both national polls.

Iowa’s potent offense ranks among the nation’s best in field goal percentage (3rd, .533) and three-point shooting (16th, .392), while their defense has been stingy, allowing a Big Ten-low 60.1 points per game. Senior Bennett Stirtz is a key player to watch, leading the team in scoring and ranking among the top players nationally in points and assists.

UCLA, winners of three straight, bring a high-powered offense to Iowa City, averaging over 81 points per game. Forward Tyler Bilodeau leads the Bruins in scoring, while Skyy Clark provides a dangerous threat from beyond the arc.

The Hawkeyes lead the all-time series 5-4, including a 2-0 mark in Iowa City.

Fans can catch the game streamed live on Peacock, with radio coverage on the Hawkeye Radio Network.

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