Northern Iowa's +253 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 8.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 69.3 points per game (322nd in college basketball) while giving up 61.1 per outing (first in college basketball).
The Belmont Bruins (22-4, 12-3 MVC) hope to extend a four-game home winning streak when they host the Northern Iowa Panthers (16-9, 8-6 MVC) on February 12, 2026. In its most recent game, Belmont fell to Bradley on Monday, 95-84 in OT. Its leading scorer was Drew Scharnowski with 18 points. In its previous game, Northern Iowa defeated Murray State on Monday, 89-60. Its leading scorer was Trey Campbell with 22 points.