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Iowa - Northwestern, Game Time, Television, Prediction: Hawkeyes Look for First Big Ten Win Against Northwestern this Evening
The University of Iowa men's basketball team is 0-3 after facing some tough competition. They're looking to get their first win in the Big Ten against Northwestern in Evanston this evening.
Game: Iowa Hawkeyes (11-5) at Northwestern Wildcats (10-6)
Time: 4:30 CST
Television: ESPNU (WatchESPN)
Last Thursday Iowa seemed on the verge of getting its first Big Ten win against top 25 ranked Michigan State, when Aaron White fouled a Spartan on a three-point shot, allowing them to tie it up. One break away dunk off of a steal later on the next possession by the Spartans led them to gaining a lead they would never relinquish.
Today they travel to Evanston to challenge the Wildcats (1-1 Big Ten record) in hopes of picking up their first win of the year in league play. The Wildcats suffered a big set back earlier in the year when their best player, Drew Crawford, went down with a season ending injury.
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Iowa has struggled in recent years against the Wildcats' Princeton Offense and aggressive zone defense, however, losing the last five in a row against Northwestern.
Iowa City Patch Prediction: Northwestern makes Iowa play its style, but Iowa grinds out an ugly first win, 67-62.
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