SIOUX FALLS, S.D.-Monday, Utah men’s basketball head coach Craig Smith announced the Utes will face Iowa December 21 at the Sanford Pentagon of Sioux Falls, S.D.

The announcement comes hours after the Utes vanquished the Hawkeyes 91-82 at the Huntsman Center in the second round of the NIT.

The Utes now lead the Hawkeyes 2-0 all-time on the hardwood.