Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans: Streaming info for Tuesday
The No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team returns to play tonight as they host the Michigan State Spartans inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
The Hawkeyes (13-1, 2-0 Big Ten) enter having won 10 games in a row and after an impressive 94-71 victory over Minnesota. In that win over the Gophers, senior guard Caitlin Clark moved past Sam Logic for the all-time Iowa assists record and then set the Big Ten’s all-time assists record as she overtook former Ohio State guard Samantha Prahalis.
Clark also collected her 49th career double-double, pouring in 35 points on 13-of-22 shooting and dishing out 10 assists. The West Des Moines product also added five rebounds.
Sophomore forward Hannah Stuelke continued her strong play, contributing 19 points and eight rebounds on a hyper-efficient 9-of-10 shooting. Graduate guard Kate Martin also scored in double figures for the eighth time in the past 10 games.
Meanwhile, Michigan State (11-2, 1-1 Big Ten) has won four in a row, including its 98-87 triumph over Penn State just before the New Year. The Spartans two losses came against Creighton, 83-69, on Nov. 24 in the Cancun Challenge and against Nebraska, 80-74, on Dec. 9.
Let’s take a look at where Hawkeye fans can watch and listen to tonight’s battle against the Spartans. Plus, projected starters for both teams and a peek at the game notes.
How To Watch
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 2
Time: 8 p.m. CT
Live Stream: Peacock
Radio: Hawkeye Radio Network | Varsity Network
How To Get Peacock
NBC’s streaming platform, Iowa fans can purchase a Peacock subscription here. There are two different plans for Hawkeye fans to choose from. The Premium plan costs $5.99 per month, while the Premium Plus plan costs $11.99 per month.
Broadcast Teams
Peacock: Megan McKeown, Zora Stephenson
Hawkeye Radio Network: Rob Brooks, play-by-play; Tiffany Reedy, color analyst
Probable Iowa Starters
G, 6-0, Sr., Caitlin Clark: 30.9 points, 7.6 assists, 7.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals per game, 49.5% FG, 40.2% 3-point FG, 78.6% FT
G, 5-9, Sr., Gabbie Marshall: 4.2 points, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.2 rebounds per game, 27.9% FG, 26.3% 3-point FG
G, 6-0, Grad., Kate Martin: 12.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists per game, 55.3% FG, 37.8% 3-point FG, 87.9% FT
F, 6-2, Soph., Hannah Stuelke: 14.4 points, 7.1 rebounds per game, 66.0% FG, 65.7% FT
C, 6-3, RS. Jr., Sharon Goodman: 8.0 points, 5.1 rebounds per game, 70.1% FG, 72.0% FT
Probable Michigan State Starters
G, 5-10, Grad., Moira Joiner: 16.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 steals per game, 49.7% FG, 41.4% 3-point FG, 87.5% FT
G, 5-8, Jr., DeeDee Hagemann: 14.1 points, 4.3 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 steals per game, 56.3% FG, 51.1% 3-point FG, 75.0% FT
G, 5-10, Soph., Abbey Kimball: 10.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.3 steals per game, 44.3% FG, 36.8% 3-point FG, 95.7% FT
G / F, 6-2, Grad., Julia Ayrault: 14.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.5 blocks, 1.2 steals per game, 52.3% FG, 34.1% 3-point FG, 85.4% FT
G / F, 5-10, Jr., Jocelyn Tate: 7.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 steals per game, 48.1% FG, 33.3% 3-point FG, 52.9% FT
Series History
All-time Series History: Iowa leads, 42-30
Last Meeting: Iowa 84, Michigan State 81 (OT) on Jan. 18, 2023
Scouting the Spartans
Michigan State owns a 11-2 overall record this season.
The Spartans are currently riding a four-game win streak.
Michigan State’s 105 points in the win over Coastal Carolina win tied a season-high for the third time this season, matching 105 points in back-to-back games vs. Detroit Mercy (11/16) and Evansville (11/19). Overall, it was the Spartans’ fourth 100-point outing of the season, the most-ever in a season for an MSU team.
Michigan State has made a name for itself with its offense so far this season. But the Spartan defense hasn’t been too shabby this season. MSU is tied for second in the Big Ten in steals, averaging 10.8 spg. The Spartans are also fifth in the league in blocks with 4.3 per game. While scoring 92.0 ppg, Michigan State is allowing only 63.3 ppg.
Head Coach Robyn Fralick is in her first season in East Lansing.
This season, Michigan State is first in the Big Ten in scoring margin (+28.8) and first in assists (21.7 apg). The Spartans are also first in the league in 3-point field goals made, averaging 10.6 per game.
Iowa Postgame Notes vs. Minnesota
The Hawkeyes are off to their seventh 13-1 start in program history.
Head Coach Lisa Bluder has led Iowa to three 13-1 starts.
Iowa last started 13-1 in the 2017-18 season.
National Player of the Year candidate, Caitlin Clark, is the first Division-I player to record 3,000+ points, 900+ assists, and 800+ rebounds in a career.
Clark became the Big Ten’s and Iowa’s all-time leader in assists, eclipsing, Sam Logic and Sam Prahalis (Ohio State).
Clark is now the NCAA’s fifth all-time leading scorer.
It was her 49th career double-double, she is now Top 10 on the Big Ten’s all-time list.
Clark has 50 career games with 25+ points, 5+ assists, and 5+ rebounds. (NCAA Best)
Clark has registered 25+ points, 5+ assists, and 5+ rebounds in eight consecutive games which is the longest active streak nationally.
Clark is now the all-time leader in 30+ point performances in men’s and women’s college basketball over the last 25 seasons. (44)
Clark has scored 20+ points in 99-of-114 career games which is the most in program history.
Kate Martin has scored 10+ points in eight out of the last 10 games.
Hannah Stuelke netted 19 points and eight rebounds. (9-10 FG)
The Hawkeyes have won the last 14 in a row played at home against Minnesota.
Iowa had three players register double figures.
Iowa is currently riding a Big Ten-best 10-game winning streak.
Clark kept her alive streak of 72 consecutive games making a 3-point basket. (NCAA best)
Since 2020-21, Iowa has scored 80+ points on 88 occasions which is the best nationally.
Since 2020-21, Iowa has scored 90+ points 44 times which is also the best nationally.
Marks Iowa’s 10th win this season by 20+ points.
Iowa is 10-1 in the last 11 meetings with the Gophers.
UI snapped Minnesota’s eight-game win streak.
Iowa owns the longest active streak in the AP Top 5 at nine consecutive weeks.
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