Overview
- Iowa rolled past Xavier 81-62 on Nov. 14, shooting 56.9% from the field and controlling the glass 41-24.
- Senior point guard Bennett Stirtz is averaging 21.3 points, 5.3 assists and 2.7 steals while playing 115:25 out of a possible 120 minutes.
- Even as coach Ben McCollum emphasizes a long-term build, CBS Sports graded Iowa’s transfer haul an A- for early impact.
- Robert Morris transfer Alvaro Folgueiras is contributing efficiently at 10.7 points per game on 70.6% shooting.
- The Hawkeyes host SEMO tonight and Chicago State on Nov. 20 before facing Ole Miss on Nov. 25.