Iowa, UCLA face off in men's basketball matchup

Iowa will face UCLA on January 17 after suffering a loss to USC, with Iowa's defense under scrutiny as opponents have shot over 61% against them in recent games. Owen Freeman led Iowa with a career-high 23 points in the last matchup, while UCLA has been struggling, losing their last four games and shooting poorly from three-point range. The game marks the first meeting between Iowa and UCLA since 1990, a notable historical context as Iowa previously defeated No. 1 UCLA in 1965. Meanwhile, Georgetown is set to take on DePaul after losing three straight games, while DePaul is also on a five-game losing streak, indicating a critical matchup for both teams. The game is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET and will be aired on CBS Sports Network, adding to the excitement of college basketball on January 17. Additionally, the Green Bay Phoenix will host the Robert Morris Colonials, both teams seeking to improve their standings in the Horizon League.