NCAAB · Final

Northern Iowa Tops Indiana State in Close Contest

Thursday, January 1, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · McLeod Center

Northern Iowa Panthers 75, Indiana State Sycamores 66, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Indiana State Sycamores vs Northern Iowa Panthers?

Northern Iowa Panthers beat Indiana State Sycamores 75-66 at McLeod Center on January 1, 2026.

Who was favored in Indiana State Sycamores vs Northern Iowa Panthers?

Northern Iowa Panthers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -625 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.

The Northern Iowa Panthers secured a solid victory over the Indiana State Sycamores with a final score of 75-66 at the McLeod Center. This matchup was significant as it showcased the Panthers' strong home performance, improving their record to 12-3 overall, while Indiana State fell to 8-8. Northern Iowa's recent form has been impressive, particularly at home, where they have a record of 11-3 this season, including a 7-3 record in their last ten games. They have averaged 69.1 points scored while allowing just 57.6 points per game during this stretch. In contrast, Indiana State has been more inconsistent, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games and an average of 76.8 points scored, but they have also allowed 71.2 points per game.

In their last five games, Northern Iowa has recorded a 3-2 record, scoring an average of 64.0 points and allowing 60.4 points. Their latest game before this matchup was a victory against Valparaiso, where they won 58-48. Indiana State, on the other hand, has also gone 3-2 in their last five games, with an average of 78.4 points scored and 79.2 points allowed. Their most recent game was a narrow win against Belmont, finishing 81-80.

The Panthers' home record stands at 4-1, while the Sycamores have struggled on the road with a 1-3 record. Historically, Northern Iowa has dominated this matchup, winning both previous meetings in the current season. They defeated Indiana State 88-73 on February 12, 2025, and earlier in the season, they won 74-56 on January 25, 2025.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is always a factor to consider in any matchup. The betting odds from DraftKings indicated Northern Iowa as a 10.5-point favorite, with a total set at 135.5. The home money line was priced at -625, while Indiana State was at 455.

The game conditions were conducive to a competitive matchup, and viewers were treated to a display of skill and strategy. Notable scoring plays included a three-point jumper by Bruno Alocen, which brought the score to 67-64 in favor of Northern Iowa, and a series of successful free throws by Ben Schwieger and Trey Campbell that helped seal the game in the closing moments. Overall, this fixture highlighted Northern Iowa's strength at home and their ability to maintain control against Indiana State, further establishing their dominance in the series.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UNI -10.5	135.5 o -108 / u -112	Indiana State Sycamores +455 · Northern Iowa Panthers -625

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Leaders

PointsTrey Campbell18Northern Iowa Panthers
AssistsTrey Campbell4Northern Iowa Panthers
ReboundsLeon Bond III10Northern Iowa Panthers
PointsIan Scott15Indiana State Sycamores
AssistsJo Van Buggenhout7Indiana State Sycamores
ReboundsJo Van Buggenhout5Indiana State Sycamores

Recent form

Northern Iowa Panthers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W169.1 scored · 57.6 allowed per game4-1 at home

W58-48vs Valparaiso BeaconsDec 30
L58-63at Saint Mary's GaelsDec 23
W60-54at UIC FlamesDec 17
W75-63vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesDec 13
L69-74vs Wichita State ShockersDec 7
W99-34vs Coe KohawksDec 2
L60-63at Tulsa Golden HurricaneNov 26
W72-51at Loyola Chicago RamblersNov 25
W70-69at UC Irvine AnteatersNov 23
W70-57vs Northern Illinois HuskiesNov 19

Indiana State Sycamores

Last 10: 6-4Streak W176.8 scored · 71.2 allowed per game1-3 away

W81-80vs Belmont BruinsDec 30
L65-85at Illinois State RedbirdsDec 21
L99-108vs Bradley BravesDec 19
W70-68at Milwaukee PanthersDec 14
W77-55vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesDec 7
W99-57vs Eureka Red DevilsDec 3
L74-81at Alcorn State BravesNov 28
L73-75at Louisiana Tech BulldogsNov 27
W70-52vs Ball State CardinalsNov 23
W60-51vs Louisiana Tech BulldogsNov 20

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Belmont	26-6	-	16-4
Bradley	21-13	3	13-7
Illinois State	23-13	4	12-8
Murray State	20-13	4	12-8
UIC	19-16	4	12-8
Northern Iowa	23-13	5	11-9
Valparaiso	18-15	5	11-9
Southern Illinois	16-16	6	10-10
Drake	14-20	10	6-14
Indiana State	11-21	12	4-16
Evansville	7-25	13	3-17

Box score

Stat	Indiana State Sycamores	Northern Iowa Panthers
Field goals	29-55	31-57
Field goal %	53	54
Three-pointers	6-26	3-13
Three-point %	23	23
Free throws	2-4	10-15
Free throw %	50	67
Rebounds	22	35
Offensive rebounds	2	10
Defensive rebounds	20	25
Assists	18	12
Steals	5	8
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	11	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	9
Fast-break points	4	4
Points in the paint	46	54
Fouls	16	6
Largest lead	9	10
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	32	57

How the scoring went

1st Half38-29Ian Scott makes layup (Jo Van Buggenhout assists)
1st Half38-31Leon Bond III makes layup
1st Half38-33Ben Schwieger makes layup
2nd Half38-35Trey Campbell makes layup
2nd Half38-37Tristan Smith makes 5-foot dunk (Trey Campbell assists)
2nd Half40-37Ian Scott makes layup (Camp Wagner assists)
2nd Half40-39Tristan Smith makes layup
2nd Half40-40Tristan Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-42Ben Schwieger makes layup (Trey Campbell assists)
2nd Half42-42Enel St. Bernard makes 3-foot dunk (Derek Vorst assists)
2nd Half42-44Ben Schwieger makes layup
2nd Half44-44Derek Vorst makes layup (Jo Van Buggenhout assists)
2nd Half44-46Ismael Diouf makes layup (Ben Schwieger assists)
2nd Half44-48Ben Schwieger makes layup
2nd Half44-50Trey Campbell makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half44-51Tristan Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-52Tristan Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-52Sterling Young makes layup
2nd Half46-55Trey Campbell makes 26-foot three point jumper (Leon Bond III assists)
2nd Half49-55Jo Van Buggenhout makes 27-foot three point jumper
2nd Half51-55Jo Van Buggenhout makes layup
2nd Half51-58Leon Bond III makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ben Schwieger assists)
2nd Half51-60Trey Campbell makes 5-foot dunk (Leon Bond III assists)
2nd Half53-60Ian Scott makes layup (Bruno Alocen assists)
2nd Half53-62Ben Schwieger makes layup
2nd Half53-63Ben Schwieger makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half56-63Sterling Young makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half58-63Camp Wagner makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half58-65Ben Schwieger makes layup
2nd Half60-65Sterling Young makes layup
2nd Half61-65Sterling Young makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half61-67Tristan Smith makes layup
2nd Half64-67Bruno Alocen makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jo Van Buggenhout assists)
2nd Half64-69Ben Schwieger makes layup
2nd Half66-69Ian Scott makes layup (Jo Van Buggenhout assists)
2nd Half66-71Tristan Smith makes layup
2nd Half66-72Ben Schwieger makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-73Ben Schwieger makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-74Trey Campbell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-75Trey Campbell makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Northern Iowa Panthers, below favours Indiana State Sycamores.