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Hawkeyes Brace for Tough Xavier Test in Early-Season Clash
15 Nov
Summary
- Iowa (2-0) hosts Xavier (2-1) in an early-season Friday night matchup
- Iowa led by Naismith Trophy contender Bennett Stirtz, averaging 21.5 points, 6.5 assists, and 3.0 steals
- Xavier senior guard Roddie Anderson III scored 29 points in their last game, a loss to Santa Clara
On Friday, November 15th, 2025, the undefeated Iowa Hawkeyes (2-0) will face their toughest challenge of the young season as they welcome the veteran Xavier Musketeers (2-1) into Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
The Hawkeyes have impressed early on, averaging 89.0 points per game on 56.7% shooting and 42.5% from beyond the arc. Leading the charge is Naismith Trophy contender Bennett Stirtz, who is putting up 21.5 points, 6.5 assists, and 3.0 steals per game while shooting an efficient 61.9% from the field and 50% from three-point range.
However, the Musketeers will provide a stern test for Iowa. Xavier is coming off an 87-68 loss to Santa Clara, but senior guard Roddie Anderson III shone in the defeat, pouring in 29 points. The Musketeers will look to bounce back against the hot-shooting Hawkeyes in this early-season Friday night showdown.
With the game set to tip off at 7 p.m. CT and air on FS1, Iowa fans will be eager to see if their team can continue its impressive start and take down the experienced Xavier squad.
