NCAAB · Final/OT

Northern Iowa Edges UC Irvine in Overtime Thriller

Saturday, November 22, 2025, 10:30 PM ET · Bren Events Center

Northern Iowa Panthers 70, UC Irvine Anteaters 69, 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 UC Irvine Anteaters?

Northern Iowa Panthers beat UC Irvine Anteaters 70-69 at Bren Events Center on November 22, 2025.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Northern Iowa Panthers narrowly defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters 70-69 in overtime at the Bren Events Center. This game showcased the resilience of the Panthers, who extended their winning streak to five games, while the Anteaters faced their second consecutive loss.

Northern Iowa entered the game with a perfect away record of 5-0 and an overall record of 5-0, reflecting their strong start to the season. The Panthers have been performing well, with a recent record of 7-3 over their last ten games, including an impressive average of 69.8 points scored and only 62.1 points allowed. Their last five games featured a record of 4-1, with an average of 70.8 points scored and 58.0 points allowed, indicating a solid defensive effort.

In contrast, UC Irvine had a home record of 3-3 and was looking to bounce back after a loss to Utah Valley Wolverines just days prior. The Anteaters have also shown promise with a 7-3 record over their last ten games, averaging 87.9 points scored and 69.0 points allowed. However, their recent form has been less favorable, with a streak of one loss and an average of 93.4 points scored and 66.0 points allowed in their last five games.

The previous meeting between these two teams took place on November 10, 2024, where Northern Iowa emerged victorious with an 80-60 win against UC Irvine. This history added an extra layer of intensity to the matchup, as the Anteaters sought to avenge their earlier defeat.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. This contributed to a competitive atmosphere throughout the game.

The betting market reflected Northern Iowa's strong performance, with the Panthers favored to win. The odds were attributed to the provider, indicating confidence in their ability to secure another victory on the road.

The game was played under standard basketball conditions, with both teams showcasing their skills in front of an engaged crowd. As the match unfolded, viewers were treated to a back-and-forth contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

In the final moments of regulation, the score was tied at 63-63, leading to overtime. During the extra period, the tension heightened as both teams exchanged leads. Key plays included a layup by Trey Campbell that tied the game at 63 and another layup by Will Hornseth that put Northern Iowa ahead 65-63. UC Irvine responded with a layup by Jurian Dixon, bringing the score to 65-65.

As the overtime continued, Derin Saran made two crucial layups for UC Irvine, bringing the Anteaters to a 69-67 lead. However, Northern Iowa's Campbell answered back with a layup and then converted a free throw to seal the game at 70-69.

This thrilling matchup not only highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams but also set the stage for what promises to be an exciting season ahead.

Leaders

PointsDerin Saran29UC Irvine Anteaters
AssistsDerin Saran4UC Irvine Anteaters
ReboundsDerin Saran10UC Irvine Anteaters
PointsTrey Campbell19Northern Iowa Panthers
AssistsTrey Campbell4Northern Iowa Panthers
ReboundsLeon Bond III10Northern Iowa Panthers

Recent form

UC Irvine Anteaters

Last 10: 7-3Streak L187.9 scored · 69 allowed per game5-1 at home

L72-79at Utah Valley WolverinesNov 20
W79-70vs Weber State WildcatsNov 16
W130-63vs Lincoln (CA) OaklandersNov 11
L61-69vs California Baptist LancersNov 8
W125-49vs Bethesda FlamesNov 4
L61-75at UC San Diego TritonsMar 16
W96-78vs Cal Poly MustangsMar 15
W97-88at UC Santa Barbara GauchosMar 9
W88-59at UC Davis AggiesMar 7
W70-60vs Long Beach State BeachMar 2

Northern Iowa Panthers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W469.8 scored · 62.1 allowed per game2-1 away

W70-57vs Northern Illinois HuskiesNov 19
W70-54vs Furman PaladinsNov 15
W65-58vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsNov 9
W86-57vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 7
L63-64vs Valparaiso BeaconsMar 8
L56-73at Bradley BravesMar 2
W74-52vs UIC FlamesFeb 27
L58-64vs Drake BulldogsFeb 23
W82-75at Belmont BruinsFeb 20
W74-67at Murray State RacersFeb 18

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
UC Irvine	23-12	-	15-5
Hawai'i	24-9	1	14-6
UC San Diego	23-11	3	12-8
Cal State Northridge	20-14	3	12-8
Cal State Fullerton	18-16	3	12-8
UC Davis	19-14	4	11-9
UC Santa Barbara	18-14	4	11-9
Cal Poly	14-19	5	10-10
Long Beach State	10-22	9	6-14
UC Riverside	10-22	10	5-15
Cal State Bakersfield	8-24	13	2-18

Box score

Stat	Northern Iowa Panthers	UC Irvine Anteaters
Field goals	26-72	25-59
Field goal %	36	42
Three-pointers	11-32	3-11
Three-point %	34	27
Free throws	7-10	16-26
Free throw %	70	62
Rebounds	42	47
Offensive rebounds	12	10
Defensive rebounds	30	37
Assists	13	10
Steals	4	5
Blocks	3	9
Turnovers	8	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	12
Fast-break points	2	16
Points in the paint	28	38
Fouls	24	13
Largest lead	11	4

How the scoring went

2nd Half38-35Derin Saran made Layup.
2nd Half38-38Derin Saran made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tama Isaac.
2nd Half38-40Jurian Dixon made Jumper.
2nd Half38-41Jurian Dixon made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-42Jurian Dixon made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-42Ben Schwieger made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Leon Bond III.
2nd Half44-42Kyle Pock made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Leon Bond III.
2nd Half44-43Jovan Jester Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-44Jovan Jester Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-44Ben Schwieger made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tristan Smith.
2nd Half47-45Derin Saran made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-45Leon Bond III made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half50-47Derin Saran made Jumper.
2nd Half50-49Jurian Dixon made Jumper.
2nd Half51-49Will Hornseth made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-51Derin Saran made Layup.
2nd Half53-51Will Hornseth made Layup. Assisted by Trey Campbell.
2nd Half53-53Kyle Evans made Layup. Assisted by Derin Saran.
2nd Half53-54Jurian Dixon made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-55Jurian Dixon made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-55Trey Campbell made Jumper.
2nd Half55-57Kyle Evans made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half56-57Trey Campbell made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-57Trey Campbell made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-58Derin Saran made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-59Derin Saran made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-59Tristan Smith made Layup.
2nd Half59-61Derin Saran made Layup.
2nd Half60-61Trey Campbell made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-61Trey Campbell made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-62Derin Saran made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-63Derin Saran made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-63Trey Campbell made Layup.
OT65-63Will Hornseth made Jumper. Assisted by Trey Campbell.
OT65-65Jurian Dixon made Layup. Assisted by Jovan Jester Jr..
OT67-65Will Hornseth made Layup. Assisted by Kyle Pock.
OT67-67Derin Saran made Layup.
OT67-69Derin Saran made Layup.
OT69-69Trey Campbell made Layup.
OT70-69Trey Campbell made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours UC Irvine Anteaters, below favours Northern Iowa Panthers.