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Iowa basketball vs Lipscomb: Final score, recap, highlights
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The Iowa basketball team has opened its 2026-27 season with a home-opening win.
The Hawkeyes started slowly, but eventually found their rhythm in a 76-54 win over Lipscomb. Things weren't pretty in the first half, as Iowa found itself trailing with just a few minutes until halftime. They closed the half on a 12-2 run and continued that momentum into the second half as well. Iowa outscored Lipscomb 38-25 in the final 20 minutes to pull away.
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Iowa shot 47% from the field and 24% from the three-point line in the win. Ten different Hawks scored in this game, as the depth was on full display. First-year Jaidyn Coon led the way, scoring a team-high 12 points off the bench. Transfer guard Ty'Reek Coleman added ten points of his own for the bench unit. Iowa's reserves accounted for 42 of their 76 total points in the win.
Here's a look back through all the updates and highlights from the Hawkeyes' season-opening win:
Lipscomb vs. Iowa score
| Half |
1st Half |
2nd Half |
Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb |
29 |
25 |
54 |
| Iowa |
38 |
38 |
76 |
FINAL: Iowa 76, Lipscomb 54
10:07 PM ET, November 3 2026, Zach Hiney
In heaven, there is no beer! Iowa opens the season with a win over Lipscomb. Ten different players got on the scoreboard for the Hawkeyes, who rode a strong second half to a dominant victory. It wasn't perfect, but there was a lot to like in this game for the home team. They'll now prepare for a Friday night home game against Eastern Illinois.
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Top performers:
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Jaidyn Coon- 12 points, 5-for-8 FG
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Trevin Jirak- 6 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
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Ty'Reek Coleman- 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
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Cooper Koch- 9 points, 3-for-4 3PT
3:25 2H: Iowa 67, Lipscomb 47
10:00 PM ET, November 3 2026, Zach Hiney
Iowa's bench has been the story tonight. Jaidyn Coon, Trevin Jirak, and Ty'Reek Coleman have each shown up in their own ways. That trio has combined for 26 points, 19 rebounds, and 9 assists in this game to help Iowa pull away in the second half. It seems like the Hawkeyes are going to lean heavily on their depth, especially early in the season. That's looking like a good bet right now.
7:26 2H: Iowa 58, Lipscomb 43
09:47 PM ET, November 3 2026, Zach Hiney
Depth has been the name of the game tonight. Nine different players have scored for the Hawkeyes, while no one has reached double figures yet. Iowa has gotten 26 points from its bench and is now shooting 48% from the field. There's a lot to clean up from this game, but Iowa is showing signs of its potential in this second half.
11:44 2H: Iowa 49, Lipscomb 34
09:34 PM ET, November 3 2026, Zach Hiney
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Iowa is starting to pull away now. Jaidyn Coon has been Iowa's best player tonight. The four-star first-year is doing it on both ends of the court in this game. He has nine points, four rebounds, and a block off the bench. Ben McCollum chose to insert him into the second-half starting lineup, and it paid dividends. The Hawkeyes' defense set the tone early, and the offense is finally coming around. It hasn't been pretty, but things are beginning to come together now.
15:53 2H: Iowa 41, Lipscomb 31
09:22 PM ET, November 3 2026, Zach Hiney
It's been a sloppy start to the second half for Iowa's offense. They've mustered just three points on only one field goal made. The defense has been flying around, forcing turnovers and tough shots out of Lipscomb. If the offense can find a rhythm at some point, the Hawkeyes will be in a good spot.
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HALFTIME: Iowa 38, Lipscomb 29
08:57 PM ET, November 3 2026, Zach Hiney
Iowa ended the half on a 12-2 run to get some breathing room. The Hawkeyes shot 43% from the field and 29% from three in the first half. They outrebounded the Bisons 19-17, but the road team is showing some fight. Despite shooting just 20% from three, Lipscomb is hanging around in this game. Iowa is paced by nine points from Cooper Koch and 21 total points from the bench.
Top first-half performers:
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Cooper Koch- 9 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3-for-4 3PT
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Trevin Jirak- 3 points, 5 rebounds
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Jaidyn Coon- 7 points, 3-for-4 FG
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Ty'Reek Coleman- 4 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists
3:48 1H: Iowa 28, Lipscomb 27
08:47 PM ET, November 3 2026, Zach Hiney
Ty'Reek Coleman hit a pair of free throws to give Iowa the lead again, but this has been a first half to forget for the home team. Outside of a few dunks from Jaidyn Coon, the Hawkeyes have looked a little flat in this half. Eight different players have scored, with Cooper Koch's six points leading the way. Iowa will look to take some momentum into the locker room with a late push.
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4:41 1H: Iowa 26, Lipscomb 27
08:43 PM ET, November 3 2026, Zach Hiney
Lipscomb is on a 13-0 run as Ben McCollum calls a timeout. The Hawkeyes are playing sloppily, and the Bisons have taken advantage to grab their first lead of the game. Iowa needs to find a rhythm soon.
8:25 1H: Iowa 24, Lipscomb 12
08:35 PM ET, November 3 2026, Zach Hiney
Iowa is finding its game now. First-year guard Jaidyn Coon rocked the rim on an alley-oop pass from Kael Combs. Peyton McCollum and Cooper Koch also drilled threes during Iowa's 8-3 run. Carver is loving what they're seeing from the Hawks right now.
11:24 1H: Iowa 16, Lipscomb 9
08:24 PM ET, November 3 2026, Zach Hiney
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Iowa's bench has brought some energy to this game. Transfer guard Ty'Reek Coleman got the rim right away for a sweet bucket. Trevin Jirak has three points and two boards. And Peyton McCollum even got on the board, scoring his first points as a Hawkeye. Iowa is just 1-for-5 from the three-point line, but they're settling into this game now.
15:57 1H: Iowa 7, Lipscomb 4
08:13 PM ET, November 3 2026, Zach Hiney
The Hawkeyes are off to a sluggish start. Tate Sage scored the first points of the season at the free-throw line. Cam Manyawu got the first field goal on a putback following an offensive rebound. Iowa is clearly shaking off some rust early on here.
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Starting lineup
07:53 PM ET, November 3 2026, Zach Hiney
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PG:Kael Combs
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SG:Isaia Howard
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SF:Tate Sage
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PF:Cooper Koch
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C:Cam Manyawu
Iowa will be without a key contributor
07:35 PM ET, November 3 2026, Zach Hiney
The Hawkeyes ruled out center Andrew McKeever for tonight's season opener. The Saint Mary's transfer was projected to start for McCollum's team this season. His Hawkeye debut will now have to wait.
How to watch Iowa basketball vs. Lipscomb
07:02 PM ET, November 3 2026, Zach Hiney
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Date:Tuesday, Nov. 3
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Time:7 p.m. CT
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Live stream: Big Ten Network
Tuesday's season-opener can be seen on the Big Ten Network. Chris Vosters (play-by-play) and Jess Settles (color) will have the call from Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
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