"Northern Iowa's +118 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 4.0 points per game) is a result of scoring 68.0 points per game (141st in college basketball) while giving up 64.0 per contest (175th in college basketball). The Panthers are averaging 68.0 points, 7.3 fewer than the Bulldogs allow."
"Northern Iowa hits 7.3 three-pointers per game (73rd in college basketball) at a 34.4% rate (46th in college basketball), compared to the 7.2 its opponents make while shooting 33.5% from beyond the arc. The Panthers score 71.3 points per game when playing at home, compared to 64.9 points per game when playing on the road."
Northern Iowa (16-13) faces Drake (11-18) on March 8, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET at McLeod Center. Both teams enter the matchup on three-game winning streaks. Northern Iowa recently defeated Indiana State 92-73, led by Jenna Twedt's 21 points. Drake beat Illinois State 73-55, with Abbie Aalsma scoring 17 points. Northern Iowa averages 68.0 points per game while allowing 64.0, maintaining a +118 scoring differential. The Panthers shoot 34.4% from three-point range and score 71.3 points at home compared to 64.9 on the road. The game will be available on ESPN+.
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