UConn vs. Iowa in Women's Champions Classic Dec. 20
The top-ranked UConn Huskies will face the No. 11 Iowa Hawkeyes in the Women's Champions Classic on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The matchup tips off at 1:30 p.m. ET and will air on FOX, with streaming available on the FOX Sports app, DIRECTV and FuboTV.
Both teams enter the game with strong records, highlighting their dominance early in the 2025-26 season. UConn remains undefeated at 11-0, outscoring opponents by an average of 37.8 points per game. The Huskies average 89.7 points while holding teams to 51.9, ranking among the nation's best defensively. They connect on 9.1 three-pointers per contest, outpacing foes by 2.2 attempts. Iowa stands at 10-1, with its lone loss coming to in-state rival Iowa State last week. The Hawkeyes score 83.8 points per game and allow 56.8, maintaining a 27-point differential. They shoot 36.8 percent from beyond the arc, making 7.7 threes while limiting opponents to 29.2 percent.
UConn's recent form underscores its suffocating style. In a win over USC, the Huskies restricted the Trojans to 51 points on 30.2 percent shooting. They followed with an 89-53 rout of Marquette, leading by 44 after the third...