NCAAB · Final

Iowa Hawkeyes Dominate Western Illinois Leathernecks 77-58

Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Iowa Hawkeyes 77, Western Illinois Leathernecks 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Iowa Hawkeyes?

Iowa Hawkeyes beat Western Illinois Leathernecks 77-58 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on November 7, 2025.

The Iowa Hawkeyes showcased a commanding performance against the Western Illinois Leathernecks, winning decisively with a final score of 77-58 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. This victory marks Iowa's third consecutive win, bringing their season record to 2-0, while Western Illinois remains winless at 0-2.

Iowa entered the game with a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten contests, but they had a notable scoring average of 79.5 points per game, albeit allowing 81.3 points on average. Their last game prior to this matchup was a dominant 101-69 victory over the Robert Morris Colonials on November 5, 2025. In contrast, Western Illinois has struggled, with a recent record of 4-6 as well, but they have averaged only 73.3 points scored while allowing 75.8 points. Their last outing resulted in a 75-80 loss to the Radford Highlanders on November 4, 2025.

The home court advantage played a significant role in Iowa's performance, as they have a home record of 2-2 in their last ten games, while Western Illinois has struggled on the road with an away record of 1-5. This fixture was particularly important for Iowa, as they aimed to build momentum early in the season, while Western Illinois sought to turn around their fortunes after two losses.

In terms of previous meetings, this matchup was significant as it was an opportunity for both teams to establish dominance early in the season. The injury report did not indicate any significant absences for either team, allowing both to field their best lineups.

The betting market reflected Iowa's strong position, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating they were heavily favored to win this game. The odds were attributed to the provider, suggesting confidence in Iowa's ability to secure the victory.

The game conditions were favorable for an exciting matchup, and viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess from Iowa. Key moments included a series of scoring plays in the second half, where Tyran Cook made two free throws, and Alvaro Folgueiras contributed with a layup assisted by Trevin Jirak. Tate Sage further extended Iowa's lead with a three-point jumper, showcasing the team's depth and offensive strategy.

As the game progressed, Iowa maintained control, with Karyiek Dixon and Cam Manyawu also making significant contributions to the scoreline. Dixon's three-point jumper in the closing moments highlighted Iowa's offensive capabilities and underscored their dominance throughout the game.

Overall, this matchup served as a clear indicator of Iowa's potential this season, while Western Illinois will need to regroup and address their early-season struggles.

Leaders

PointsBennett Stirtz24Iowa Hawkeyes
AssistsBennett Stirtz7Iowa Hawkeyes
ReboundsAlvaro Folgueiras5Iowa Hawkeyes
PointsIsaiah Griffin21Western Illinois Leathernecks
AssistsTyran Cook2Western Illinois Leathernecks
ReboundsIsaiah Griffin5Western Illinois Leathernecks

Recent form

Iowa Hawkeyes

Last 10: 4-6Streak W179.5 scored · 81.3 allowed per game2-2 at home

W101-69vs Robert Morris ColonialsNov 5
L94-106at Illinois Fighting IlliniMar 13
W77-70at Ohio State BuckeyesMar 12
W83-68at Nebraska CornhuskersMar 9
L84-91vs Michigan State SpartansMar 7
L57-68at Northwestern WildcatsMar 1
L61-81at Illinois Fighting IlliniFeb 26
W85-79vs Washington HuskiesFeb 22
L78-80vs Oregon DucksFeb 20
L75-101at Maryland TerrapinsFeb 16

Western Illinois Leathernecks

Last 10: 4-6Streak L173.3 scored · 75.8 allowed per game1-5 away

L75-80at Radford HighlandersNov 4
W82-69at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 28
W86-81vs Lindenwood LionsFeb 26
L61-75at Little Rock TrojansFeb 22
L66-87at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 21
W72-67vs Morehead State EaglesFeb 15
W87-62vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesFeb 14
L70-81at UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 8
L69-87at Tennessee State TigersFeb 7
L65-69vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 1

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Tennessee State	23-10	-	15-5
Morehead State	20-13	-	15-5
Southeast Missouri State	20-13	1	14-6
UT Martin	22-11	2	13-7
SIU Edwardsville	19-13	3	12-8
Lindenwood	18-15	4	11-9
Little Rock	12-20	6	9-11
Tennessee Tech	13-18	6	8-12
Eastern Illinois	13-20	7	8-12
Southern Indiana	7-23	11	4-16
Western Illinois	5-26	14	1-19
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Western Illinois Leathernecks	Iowa Hawkeyes
Field goals	19-47	26-50
Field goal %	40	52
Three-pointers	5-15	10-25
Three-point %	33	40
Free throws	15-18	15-20
Free throw %	83	75
Rebounds	29	26
Offensive rebounds	6	4
Defensive rebounds	23	22
Assists	4	21
Steals	1	8
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	14	7
Team turnovers	2	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	24
Fast-break points	2	12
Points in the paint	22	28
Fouls	16	13
Largest lead	4	22

How the scoring went

1st Half33-40Bennett Stirtz made Free Throw.
1st Half33-41Bennett Stirtz made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-44Cooper Koch made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Alvaro Folgueiras.
2nd Half34-44Isaiah Griffin made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-44Isaiah Griffin made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-47Bennett Stirtz made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half35-48Kael Combs made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-49Kael Combs made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-49Antwaun Massey made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-49Antwaun Massey made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-51Bennett Stirtz made Layup. Assisted by Kael Combs.
2nd Half39-51Isaiah Griffin made Jumper.
2nd Half41-51Antwaun Massey made Dunk.
2nd Half41-54Kael Combs made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaia Howard.
2nd Half42-54Antwaun Massey made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-54Antwaun Massey made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-56Tate Sage made Dunk. Assisted by Isaia Howard.
2nd Half43-57Bennett Stirtz made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-58Bennett Stirtz made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-60Kael Combs made Layup.
2nd Half44-60Karyiek Dixon made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-62Tate Sage made Layup. Assisted by Alvaro Folgueiras.
2nd Half44-64Isaia Howard made Dunk. Assisted by Bennett Stirtz.
2nd Half46-64Francis Okwuosah made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half46-66Bennett Stirtz made Jumper.
2nd Half46-67Isaia Howard made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-67Isaiah Griffin made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-67Tyran Cook made Layup.
2nd Half49-68Bennett Stirtz made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-69Bennett Stirtz made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-69Isaiah Griffin made Jumper.
2nd Half51-70Trevin Jirak made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-70Tyran Cook made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-70Tyran Cook made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-72Alvaro Folgueiras made Layup. Assisted by Trevin Jirak.
2nd Half53-75Tate Sage made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trevin Jirak.
2nd Half54-75Karyiek Dixon made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-75Karyiek Dixon made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-77Cam Manyawu made Layup. Assisted by Tate Sage.
2nd Half58-77Karyiek Dixon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Makai Kvamme.

Win probability

Above the line favours Iowa Hawkeyes, below favours Western Illinois Leathernecks.