The No. 10 Iowa Hawkeyes host the Eastern Illinois Panthers on November 5, 2026, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, blackheartgoldpants.com reported. The game tips off at 7 p.m. CST and is broadcast on B1G+.
Women’s college basketball is back in full swing across the country, bringing fresh lineups and early-season tests for top-tier programs. For the Iowa Hawkeyes, Wednesday night’s matchup serves as an essential stepping stone before a high-stakes weekend test on the road.
Lineup Experiments at Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Head coach Jan Jensen and the retooled, No. 10-ranked Hawkeyes take the floor against Eastern Illinois looking to build on their opening-night performance. Monday’s season opener against Towson ended in a 73-45 victory, though the scoreline proved closer than anticipated through stretches of the contest. Dani Carnegie powered the opening win with 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, giving Iowa a much-needed reliable scoring option following a previous season that struggled for points in clutch moments.
Tonight’s game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers gives Jensen ample room to test multiple player combinations. Sifting through different rotations now helps determine which lineup configurations stick before the Hawkeyes travel for a massive Sunday showdown at UConn.
How to Watch and Follow the Action
Fans looking to tune in for the non-conference matchup can catch the broadcast on B1G+. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. CST inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Following Wednesday’s home contest, the schedule ramps up significantly with Sunday’s road test against the Huskies, providing an early litmus test for how this newly shaped Iowa roster handles elite national competition.
#10 Iowa Hawkeyes roll over Eastern Illinois Panthers 80-39. Freshman McKenna Woliczko was the top scorer with 22 points on 9/12 shooting and 4/6 from the 3 point arc. Amari Whiting had 7 assists, 7 rebounds, and 6 steals to go along with 4 points. The Hawkeyes take on #2… pic.twitter.com/hYgndzf1Wm
