The undefeated Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team takes on Virginia Tech on Tuesday night, Nov. 10, at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, with tipoff set for 6 p.m. CT on FS1.
The neutral-site matchup is part of the Bad Boy Mowers Series and gives fans in northwest Iowa a rare chance to see the Hawkeyes up close without driving to Iowa City. Both teams arrive at 2-0.
How to Watch Iowa vs. Virginia Tech
- Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10
- Time: 6 p.m. CT
- TV: FS1
- Location: Tyson Events Center, Sioux City, Iowa
Kevin Kugler will handle play-by-play with Greg McDermott providing color commentary on FS1, according to Yahoo Sports. Sports Illustrated has also compiled full game notes and viewing information for the matchup.
Hawkeyes Rolling After Two Home Wins
Iowa opened the season with two dominant performances at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes crushed Lipscomb 76-54 on Nov. 3, then dismantled Eastern Illinois 91-47 on Friday night.
Second-year guard Peyton McCollum led the way against Eastern Illinois with 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting, including four three-pointers. Ty'Reek Coleman added 13 points, Trey Thompson chipped in 11, and Tate Sage scored 10 in the balanced attack.
Andrew McKeever's Status Unclear
One question mark heading into Tuesday is 7-foot-3 center Andrew McKeever, who transferred to Iowa from Saint Mary's. McKeever has missed both of Iowa's first two games with a back injury, and his availability against the Hokies remains uncertain, per USA Today.
When healthy, McKeever gives the Hawkeyes a true rim protector and a matchup problem for opponents. Iowa has managed fine without him so far, but Big Ten play will test that depth.
Scouting Virginia Tech
The Hokies come in just as hot. Virginia Tech hammered Mercer 96-67 on Thursday night in Blacksburg, Virginia, behind a game-high 23 points from fourth-year forward Amani Hansberry, who shot 9 of 13 from the field.
Tuesday's game will be the fifth all-time meeting between the two programs. Virginia Tech holds a 4-0 series lead, including a 79-55 win at Cassell Coliseum on Nov. 28, 2017, in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Iowa has never beaten the Hokies.
What the Neutral-Site Game Means for Sioux City
Bringing a Hawkeyes game to Sioux City is a win for western Iowa fans who rarely get major college basketball in their backyard. The Tyson Events Center, home to Sioux City's hockey and indoor football teams, regularly hosts state tournaments and big crowds.
Iowa returns to neutral courts twice more this month, facing Creighton in Des Moines on Nov. 15 and Alabama in Des Moines on Dec. 21. The Hawkeyes also renew the Cy-Hawk rivalry against Iowa State on Dec. 10 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Iowa's 2026-27 Schedule at a Glance
- Nov. 15: vs. Creighton in Des Moines, 2 p.m. CT, FS1
- Nov. 20: at Xavier, 6:30 p.m. CT, TNT
- Dec. 1: at Purdue, 6 p.m. CT, Peacock/NBCSN
- Dec. 7: vs. Indiana, 6 p.m. CT, FS1
- Dec. 10: vs. Iowa State, 6 p.m. CT, FS1
- Dec. 21: vs. Alabama in Des Moines, 6 p.m. CT, Peacock/NBCSN
- Jan. 2: vs. Ohio State, 11 a.m. CT, Peacock/NBCSN
- Jan. 16: at Nebraska, 7 p.m. CT, FS1/Fox
- Feb. 20: at Michigan, noon CT, CBS
- March 6: at Illinois, 7 p.m. CT, Fox
Big Ten play opens with a New Year's weekend home game against Ohio State, and the conference slate includes road trips to USC, UCLA, Michigan and Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Iowa basketball play Virginia Tech?
Tipoff is 6 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City.
What channel is the Iowa vs. Virginia Tech game on?
The game airs nationally on FS1, with Kevin Kugler on play-by-play and Greg McDermott as the analyst.
Has Iowa ever beaten Virginia Tech in basketball?
No. Virginia Tech leads the all-time series 4-0, with the last meeting coming in 2017, a 79-55 Hokies win in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.
Is Andrew McKeever playing against Virginia Tech?
His status is unclear. The 7-foot-3 transfer center from Saint Mary's has missed Iowa's first two games with a back injury.