The Northern Iowa Panthers (10-3, 2-0 MVC) host the Indiana State Sycamores (8-6, 1-2 MVC) in MVC play at McLeod Center, tipping off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
In its most recent game, Northern Iowa topped Valparaiso on Monday, 58-48. Its top scorer was Will Hornseth with 16 points. In its most recent game, Indiana State beat Belmont on Monday, 81-80 in OT. Camp Wagner scored a team-high 17 points (and contributed three assists and three boards).
When is Northern Iowa vs. Indiana State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Panthers and Sycamores is scheduled to tip off on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Expect to see the opening tip at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Northern Iowa vs. Indiana State
The Panthers and Sycamores will take to the hardwood at McLeod Center for this matchup on Jan. 1, and if you would like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Indiana State Sycamores Game Preview
Northern Iowa Stats, Odds & Insights
Northern Iowa averages 70.2 points per game (315th in college basketball) while allowing 57.3 per contest (second in college basketball). It has a +167 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 12.9 points per game.
The 70.2 points the Panthers average are only 3.5 fewer than the Sycamores give up.
Northern Iowa hits 8.2 three-pointers per game (168th in college basketball) while shooting 36.0% from beyond the arc (83rd in college basketball). It is making 2.7 more threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 5.5 per game while shooting 24.9%.
Indiana State Stats, Odds & Insights
Indiana State is outscoring opponents by 3.0 points per game, with a +42 scoring differential overall. It puts up 76.7 points per game (201st in college basketball) and allows 73.7 per contest (193rd in college basketball).
The Sycamores’ 76.7 points per game are 19.4 more than the Panthers concede.
Indiana State connects on 8.8 three-pointers per game (115th in college basketball), 2.0 more than its opponents. It shoots 31.4% from deep (280th in college basketball), and its opponents are shooting 30.8%.
In 2025-26 the Sycamores are scoring 16.0 more points per game at home (84.3) than away (68.3).
Panthers Key Players to Watch
Panthers Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Trey Campbell 13 13.2 3.5 3.5 2.2 0.1 2.1 Leon Bond III 13 13.1 5.6 2.0 0.6 0.9 1.8 Tristan Smith 13 10.2 5.7 2.1 0.9 1.0 0.2 Will Hornseth 13 9.4 4.3 1.8 0.5 0.5 0.2 Ben Schwieger 13 7.8 3.9 2.2 1.2 0.8 0.8Sycamores Key Players to Watch
Sycamores Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Ian Scott 14 13.7 7.4 2.6 1.2 0.8 0.9 Camp Wagner 14 13.2 5.1 1.7 0.8 0.1 3.1 Sterling Young 14 9.6 1.2 1.6 0.9 0.0 1.4 Derek Vorst 10 9.1 4.4 1.4 0.6 0.5 0.4 Xavier Hall 14 9.1 2.3 5.0 0.9 0.0 0.6And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.
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