Iowa and Baylor meet at the WBCA Showcase at Disney, a top-20 showdown with ESPN2 coverage and early-season implications.

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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
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.