The Hawkeyes make their first trip to California for Big Ten action as they face the Trojans. This is the first meeting since 1983. Iowa leads the series 5-2. USC is 10-6, 2-3 in conference after stunning then-No. 13 Illinois 82-72 on Jan. 11.
The Hoosiers (13-3, 4-1 Big Ten) bring a five-game win streak into a date with the Hawkeyes (11-4, 2-2). Former Arizona center Oumar Ballo averaged 24 points and 10.5 rebounds in Indiana's last two victories. Iowa is 9-1 at home this season.