"Drake has been outscored by 6.5 points per game (scoring 71.5 per game to rank 87th in college basketball while allowing 78.0 per contest to rank 354th in college basketball) and has a -131 scoring differential overall. The Bulldogs' leading scorer, Abbie Aalsma, ranks 109th in the country averaging 15.9 points per game. Northern Iowa puts up 65.3 points per game (202nd in college basketball)"
"Drake suffered defeat by a final score of 85-79 in their last game against Bradley. Leading the way on offense for the Bulldogs was Anna Becker, who wound up with 13 points and five assists. Taedyn Gray posted 13 points. With Jenna Twedt (19 PTS, 46.15 FG%, 3-8 from 3PT) contriburing the best performance on the team, Northern Iowa lost 59-55 against Illinois State. Ryley Goebel also added nine points and nine rebounds to the effort."
Northern Iowa (10-10) will attempt to end a three-game road losing streak at Knapp Center against Drake (6-14) on February 1, 2026. Drake lost 85-79 to Bradley in its last game, with Anna Becker scoring 13 points and dishing five assists while Taedyn Gray added 13 points. Northern Iowa fell 59-55 at Illinois State, highlighted by Jenna Twedt’s 19 points and Ryley Goebel’s nine points and nine rebounds. Drake averages 71.5 points while allowing 78.0, producing a -131 scoring differential. Northern Iowa averages 65.3 points while allowing 63.7, with a +31 differential. Prediction: Northern Iowa 72, Drake 67.
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