Northern Iowa Defeats Indiana State 81-60
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Hulman Center
Northern Iowa Panthers 81, Indiana State Sycamores 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Northern Iowa Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores?
Northern Iowa Panthers beat Indiana State Sycamores 81-60 at Hulman Center on February 18, 2026.
Who was favored in Northern Iowa Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores?
Northern Iowa Panthers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -238 (about 70% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Northern Iowa Panthers triumphed over the Indiana State Sycamores with a final score of 81-60 at the Hulman Center. This game highlighted the disparity in the teams' recent performances, as Northern Iowa entered the contest with a record of 18-10, while Indiana State struggled at 10-18.
Northern Iowa's recent form has been more favorable, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, including a current winning streak of one game. The Panthers averaged 68.3 points scored and allowed 64.0 points during this stretch. Their last game was a convincing 86-62 victory against the Drake Bulldogs on February 15, 2026. In contrast, Indiana State faced challenges, recording only 2 wins in their last ten games, resulting in a 2-8 record. They have lost their last three games, averaging 74.7 points scored and 77.0 points allowed.
When considering home and away performances, Northern Iowa has been strong at home with a 4-1 record, while their away record stands at 1-4. Indiana State's home record is 1-4, and they have also struggled away with a similar 1-4 record. This game marked the fourth meeting between the two teams this season, with Indiana State having lost all previous encounters, including a 66-75 defeat earlier this season on January 2, 2026.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details regarding player availability for either team, which may have influenced the game dynamics. However, the betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Northern Iowa favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 136.5. The odds indicated a moneyline of +195 for Indiana State and -238 for Northern Iowa, reflecting the expectations of the teams' performances.
The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but typical factors such as venue atmosphere and crowd support at the Hulman Center likely played a role in the home team's performance.
Fans watching the game noted significant scoring plays that contributed to Northern Iowa's victory. Key moments included Max Weisbrod's impressive three-point shooting, which helped extend the Panthers' lead. He made multiple long-range shots in the second half, including a 25-foot jumper that pushed the score to 72-57. Additionally, Ben Schwieger's contributions from beyond the arc further solidified Northern Iowa's dominance in the second half.
Overall, this matchup showcased Northern Iowa's ability to capitalize on their strengths while Indiana State continued to struggle. The final score of 81-60 underscored the challenges faced by the Sycamores as they look to improve their performance in the remainder of the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNI -5.5 | 136.5 o -108 / u -112 | Northern Iowa Panthers -238 · Indiana State Sycamores +195 |
Leaders
- PointsIan Scott14Indiana State Sycamores
- AssistsXavier Hall4Indiana State Sycamores
- ReboundsIan Scott7Indiana State Sycamores
- PointsWill Hornseth18Northern Iowa Panthers
- AssistsTrey Campbell4Northern Iowa Panthers
- ReboundsTrey Campbell6Northern Iowa Panthers
Recent form
Indiana State Sycamores
Last 10: 2-8Streak L374.7 scored · 77 allowed per game1-4 at home
- L75-76at Valparaiso BeaconsFeb 15
- L72-74vs Murray State RacersFeb 13
- L65-80vs Southern Illinois SalukisFeb 10
- W84-63at Evansville Purple AcesFeb 4
- L72-76vs Valparaiso BeaconsJan 31
- L74-76at UIC FlamesJan 28
- L62-76vs Drake BulldogsJan 24
- L68-75at Bradley BravesJan 22
- L81-85at Murray State RacersJan 17
- W94-89vs Illinois State RedbirdsJan 15
Northern Iowa Panthers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W168.3 scored · 64 allowed per game1-4 away
- W86-62vs Drake BulldogsFeb 15
- L86-91at Belmont BruinsFeb 13
- W89-60at Murray State RacersFeb 10
- W61-49vs Bradley BravesFeb 7
- W71-55vs Evansville Purple AcesJan 31
- L50-65at Southern Illinois SalukisJan 29
- W81-76vs Murray State RacersJan 24
- L54-59at Illinois State RedbirdsJan 22
- L44-54at Valparaiso BeaconsJan 17
- L61-69vs UIC FlamesJan 14
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 | Northern Iowa Panthers | Indiana State Sycamores |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 33-58 | 23-55 |
| Field goal % | 57 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 13-27 | 7-21 |
| Three-point % | 48 | 33 |
| Free throws | 2-6 | 7-13 |
| Free throw % | 33 | 54 |
| Rebounds | 26 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 3 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 25 |
| Assists | 13 | 12 |
| Steals | 7 | 6 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 17 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 24 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 28 |
| Fouls | 14 | 9 |
| Largest lead | 21 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 62 | 35 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half29-29Will Hornseth makes 5-foot hook shot
- 1st Half29-31Markus Harding makes layup (Bruno Alocen assists)
- 1st Half32-31Trey Campbell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Will Hornseth assists)
- 1st Half34-31Will Hornseth makes 4-foot hook shot
- 1st Half36-31Will Hornseth makes 9-foot jumper (Max Weisbrod assists)
- 1st Half36-34Sterling Young makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ian Scott assists)
- 2nd Half38-34Max Weisbrod makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half38-36Markus Harding makes layup (Bruno Alocen assists)
- 2nd Half40-36Leon Bond III makes driving layup
- 2nd Half43-36Ben Schwieger makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half43-38Xavier Hall makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half46-38Ben Schwieger makes 24-foot three point jumper (Max Weisbrod assists)
- 2nd Half46-39Bruno Alocen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-40Bruno Alocen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-40Max Weisbrod makes 30-foot three point jumper (Trey Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half49-43Bruno Alocen makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half49-45Sterling Young makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-47Ian Scott makes layup (Jo Van Buggenhout assists)
- 2nd Half49-48Ian Scott makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half50-48Leon Bond III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-48Leon Bond III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-50Enel St. Bernard makes layup (Jo Van Buggenhout assists)
- 2nd Half53-50Ben Schwieger makes layup
- 2nd Half53-52Ian Scott makes layup
- 2nd Half55-52Will Hornseth makes layup
- 2nd Half55-54Jo Van Buggenhout makes layup
- 2nd Half57-54RJ Taylor makes 21-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half59-54Leon Bond III makes driving layup
- 2nd Half59-56Ian Scott makes layup (Enel St. Bernard assists)
- 2nd Half62-56Ben Schwieger makes 22-foot three point jumper (Leon Bond III assists)
- 2nd Half64-56Will Hornseth makes layup
- 2nd Half64-57Ian Scott makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-57Leon Bond III makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half69-57Max Weisbrod makes 25-foot three point jumper (Will Hornseth assists)
- 2nd Half72-57Max Weisbrod makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half75-57Ben Schwieger makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trey Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half75-58Xavier Hall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-58Ben Schwieger makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half78-60Xavier Hall makes 14-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half81-60Leon Bond III makes 24-foot three point jumper (RJ Taylor assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Indiana State Sycamores, below favours Northern Iowa Panthers.
Venue
- Hulman CenterTerre Haute, IN
- Attendance4208
- OfficialsGene Grimshaw, John Hampton, Chris Pacsi
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