Iowa basketball hosts Eastern Illinois in 2026-27 home opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
The Iowa Hawkeyes (1-0) continue their season at home against Eastern Illinois (0-1) on Friday night. Iowa opened the season with a 76-54 victory over Lipscomb, showcasing strong rebounding with 41 boards. Eastern Illinois comes off a loss, falling 91-57 to Indiana in its opener. The game is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. CT, airing on the Big Ten Network. Iowa hopes to welcome transfer center Andrew McKeever, who did not play due to a back injury in the season opener.
- •Iowa won its season opener against Lipscomb 76-54.
- •Eastern Illinois lost its season opener to Indiana 91-57.
- •The game will air on Big Ten Network at 7:30 p.m. CT.
- •Andrew McKeever's status for the game is uncertain due to a back injury.
- •Iowa leads the all-time series with Eastern Illinois 5-1.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Where to watch Iowa basketball vs. Eastern Illinois today
"Iowa basketball returns to play on Friday evening. Here's where to watch the Hawkeyes play host to Eastern Illinois tonight.
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