Iowa basketball to play Xavier in November nonconference matchup

Iowa basketball will visit Xavier on November 20 as part of their nonconference schedule. This game is a continuation of the home-and-home series that began last season, where Iowa secured an 81-62 victory at home. Xavier, coming off a challenging season with a 15-18 overall record, will look to improve under head coach Richard Pitino. The matchup will feature returning players from both squads and a group of newly acquired transfers for Xavier. Iowa's nonconference opponents also include Virginia Tech, Iowa State, Creighton, Alabama, and South Dakota.

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