Iowa vs Baylor women's basketball at WBCA Showcase - ESPN2 8 p.m. ET

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball vs Baylor today: time, TV channel, streaming info

Two top-20 teams collide to open WBCA Showcase at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, with Iowa sitting at No. 20 and Baylor at No. 10. ESPN2 will televise the showdown, tipping at 8 p.m. CT tonight. For more context and background, you can explore related coverage on the Hawkeye women’s basketball hub.

Iowa (4-0) has blitzed its early schedule, routing Southern, Evansville, Drake and UNI. The Hawkeyes have leaned on a compact rotation and staunch defense, holding opponents under 60 and shooting under 36% from the field in every game.

Baylor (4-0) has also started strong, highlighted by a top-10 upset over Duke to begin the season and wins over Lindenwood, UNLV and Le Moyne since. This marks the first Iowa-Baylor meeting since the 2019 Elite Eight.

Game Info: Thursday, Nov. 20 | 8:00 p.m. CT | ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Kissimmee, Florida | TV: ESPN2 | Stream: Fubo and WatchESPN

Three Keys to Watch

• Iowa’s balance on offense and defense will be tested against Baylor’s versatile lineup. Look for how the Hawkeyes handle pressure and convert in transition, especially in a neutral-site setting that can swing momentum quickly.
• Baylor’s frontcourt and guard play will push the tempo and attempt to create consistency from three-point range against a stingy Iowa defense that thrives on disciplined rotation.
• This game should serve as a barometer for both teams’ depth and versatility as they navigate the early portion of the schedule, with implications for seeding and momentum into the holidays. For deeper context and a closer look at matchup expectations, see the related preview: Iowa women's basketball Baylor prediction and preview.

Staff Predictions

• Dave Rivera: Iowa 72, Baylor 69. His take: Iowa’s defense clamps down late, and the Hawkeyes close with a few timely scoring bursts.
• Bob Jordan: Baylor 68, Iowa 66. His take: Baylor finds rhythm from deep enough to edge a tightly contested matchup.
• Our staff consensus: Iowa wins a hard-fought 70-66 battle, riding late-game stops and a steadier flow in the halfcourt.

What This Means Early

Tonight’s game isn’t just a marquee thriller; it’s a gauge of where these programs stand against another high-quality, like-minded opponent. Iowa’s defensive discipline and Baylor’s scoring depth will both be tested in a neutral environment that resembles a postseason setting. The winner will carry tangible momentum into the early part of the schedule as both teams chase meaningful seeding and confidence.

In the end, this matchup should offer a clean read on who can impose their pace and who can adapt when the pressure tightens. Iowa and Baylor aren’t just playing for a win tonight; they’re laying groundwork for how they’ll approach a run of marquee nonconference tests and the holiday grind.