Iowa Vs Purdue: No. 12 Iowa Seeks Third Straight Win as BTN+ Carries 7 p.m. ET Tip
Iowa Vs Purdue headlines tonight as No. 12 Iowa travels to Mackey Arena, aiming to secure a third straight victory and extend its nine-game run over the Boilermakers. The matchup will be available on BTN+ with a 7 p. m. ET tip.
Iowa Vs Purdue: Where to Watch and Game Details
The game between Iowa and Purdue will be carried on BTN+ with tip-off set for what the original notice listed as 6 p. m. CT, which is 7 p. m. ET. The Hawkeyes enter the matchup having righted the ship after a three-game skid, winning their last two outings. The Boilermakers will host the contest at Mackey Arena as they look for a spark to climb out of a slump.
Key Developments: Streaks, Records and Recent Form
Iowa arrives with clear momentum: the program has won nine straight against Purdue, a streak dating back to the 2018-19 season. The scoreboard in the standings shows Iowa at 20-5 overall and 11-3 in conference play. Those marks underline the Hawkeyes’ place as a top-12 team entering this meeting.
Purdue’s recent results present a contrast. The Boilermakers are listed at 12-13 overall and 4-10 in conference games. Since a notable upset of Washington on Jan. 11, Purdue has gone 2-6 and has not recorded a win over a Big Ten team above. 500 in that stretch. That run of results frames the matchup as an opportunity for Iowa to both keep momentum and extend its dominance in this pairing.
What’s on the Line and What to Watch
Beyond the scoreboard, tonight’s meeting carries two clear storylines drawn from recent developments: Iowa’s attempt to build on back-to-back wins following a brief losing stretch, and Purdue’s effort to halt a downturn that has seen limited success against stronger conference opponents. The Hawkeyes are seeking a third straight victory, while Purdue needs a meaningful result to shift its form.
Matchup dynamics will be shaped by the history between the programs—nine straight Iowa wins over Purdue—and by immediate form: Iowa’s recent wins over Washington and Nebraska have steadied the team after three consecutive losses, while Purdue’s 2-6 run since Jan. 11 has left the Boilermakers struggling to find consistent success.
Fans tuning in on BTN+ at 7 p. m. ET should expect a game that pits a nationally ranked Iowa squad on the rise against a Purdue team fighting to reverse recent trends. With Iowa holding the upper hand in the series and both teams carrying distinct recent narratives, tonight’s contest will be measured as much by momentum as by the box score.
