The fourth ranked Iowa basketball team returns to action with a Christmas evening game at Minnesota. The Hawkeyes opened Big Ten play with a win at home over Purdue. Both teams are
7-1.

That’s Iowa coach Fran McCaffery who says the new look Gophers have made strides.

Iowa senior center Luka Garza does not mind playing on Christmas.

Junior guard Joe Wieskamp says he looks forward to the challenge.