Meet The Opponent: Mike Woodson’s Indiana Seek Their First Victory Against Iowa

Indiana’s upcoming matchup against Iowa is a significant test as it faces a high-scoring team with a potent 3-point shooting game and a fast-paced offense. Iowa’s offensive strengths, particularly its 3-point shooting and uptempo style, will challenge Indiana’s defense, which has struggled in past games against Iowa’s offensive approach. The Hoosiers will need to prioritize defending the 3-point line, where Iowa has multiple threats, including Payton Sandfort and Josh Dix.

On the offensive side, Indiana has its own advantages, with Oumar Ballo playing strong in the post and Myles Rice emerging as a key offensive contributor. However, Iowa’s defense has been inconsistent, and their lack of size and poor rebounding could give Indiana an edge if it can dominate the boards and use its size advantage in the paint.

Iowa’s defense has been a weakness, ranking near the bottom nationally in points allowed, and they struggled in a blowout loss to Wisconsin, which could be an opening for Indiana if they capitalize on the Hawkeyes’ vulnerabilities. The game will likely be determined by whether Indiana can stop Iowa’s 3-point shooting barrage while continuing to perform well offensively.

With both teams having similar records in Big Ten play, this matchup will be crucial for both teams’ standing in the conference. Indiana will need to focus on limiting Iowa’s offensive rhythm while taking advantage of its rebounding and inside play. The game could be a high-scoring affair, and Indiana’s defensive efforts will ultimately be the key to securing a Quad 1 victory.