The number that mattered most Tuesday night in Iowa City was 17 — the turnovers the Hawkeyes forced against Lipscomb in a 76-54 season-opening win, according to ESPN. Eleven steals and a Lipscomb shooting line of 36 percent, including just 3 of 18 from 3-point range, told the story of a game Iowa controlled even when the Bisons briefly threatened to steal it.
Jaidyn Coon led the Hawkeyes with 12 points, and Ty’Reek Coleman added 10 points, six rebounds and four assists as Iowa opened its season with the victory, ESPN reported. Iowa had led by as many as 12 in the first half before the Bisons’ surge. The win came despite a first-half scare: Lipscomb rallied to take a 27-26 lead with 4:43 remaining before the break.
Lipscomb’s 11-0 Run Fizzles Against Iowa’s 12-2 Close
Takai Simpkins ignited the Bisons’ surge, scoring eight points during an 11-0 run that flipped the momentum midway through the first half. But Iowa answered immediately, closing the half on a 12-2 run of its own. Coleman put the Hawkeyes back in front with two free throws, and Cooper Koch capped the stretch with a 3-pointer, giving Iowa a 38-29 halftime lead.
Lipscomb managed just 26 points in the first 20 minutes against a team that would go on to force 17 turnovers over the full game.
Second Half Separation: Iowa Stretches Lead to 49-31
After the break, the Hawkeyes continued to pull away, stretching the advantage to 49-31 with 14:21 remaining in the game. The depth showed up across the box score: Koch and Tate Sage each finished with nine points, and Trevin Jirak contributed six points, seven rebounds and four assists.
FINAL: Iowa 76, Lipscomb 54 Iowa opens the 2026-27 season with a convincing 22-point victory over Lipscomb at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, improving to 1-0. Jaidyn Coon leads the Hawkeyes with 12 points off the bench, while Ty’Reek Coleman adds 10. Cooper Koch and Tate Sage each… pic.twitter.com/KedhhH8U4Z
For Lipscomb, Simpkins finished as the game’s high scorer with 18 points, and Devyn Martin added 11 points and seven rebounds, but the Bisons couldn’t match Iowa’s ball pressure or perimeter defense.
What Comes Next for Both Programs
Iowa returns to the court quickly, hosting Eastern Illinois on Friday. Lipscomb, meanwhile, plays SIU Edwardsville this Saturday at home, looking to rebound from the 22-point loss.
For a season opener, Iowa’s 76-54 win over Lipscomb reflected both a defense that forced 17 turnovers and an offense with balanced scoring.
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