Iowa Hawkeyes Set to Host Nebraska Cornhuskers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Men's Basketball Clash

As the Iowa Hawkeyes prepare to welcome the Nebraska Cornhuskers to Carver-Hawkeye Arena, fans are anticipating a thrilling men's basketball encounter. The Hawkeyes have been showcasing an impressive offensive display in recent games, and they look to continue their momentum on their home court.

In their last outing against the Retrievers, Iowa put up a staggering 103 points with an exceptional field goal percentage of 50 percent. Their two-point shooting was particularly notable at 59 percent, indicating a strong inside game. The team also demonstrated remarkable ball distribution with 33 assists and maintained discipline with only four turnovers.

The previous game against the Rattlers also saw the Hawkeyes dominate offensively, scoring 88 points and shooting over half of their attempts successfully from the field. Their defense was equally commendable; they recorded six blocks and capitalized on turnovers by scoring ten points off them.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for Iowa as they faced a tough challenge against the Wolverines earlier in December. Despite falling short by ten points in that contest, there were positives to take away from their performance including a solid free throw percentage of 76 percent and maintaining competitive assist-to-turnover ratio.

Carver-Hawkeye Arena has been a fortress for Iowa this season where they've consistently outperformed opponents. With its capacity crowd often providing an electrifying atmosphere that fuels the home team while intimidating visiting squads, it will be interesting to see how this advantage plays into the upcoming game.

Fans can catch all the action live on BTN network when these two teams face off on January 13th at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Tip-off is scheduled for January 13th at 8:30 PM local time (2:30 AM UTC).