MVC action features the Northern Iowa Panthers (14-9, 8-4 MVC) on the road against the Missouri State Bears (8-15, 1-11 MVC) on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET.
On Sunday, in its most recent game, Northern Iowa defeated Bradley 83-69. With 18 points, Max Weisbrod was its high scorer. Missouri State won its previous game against Murray State, 77-56, on Saturday. Zaxton King was its leading scorer with 19 points.
When is Northern Iowa vs. Missouri State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Panthers and Bears will happen on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Be ready to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Northern Iowa vs. Missouri State
The Panthers and Bears will hit the floor at Great Southern Bank Arena for this matchup on February 5, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Missouri State Bears Game Preview
Northern Iowa Stats, Odds & Insights
Northern Iowa averages 75.0 points per game (165th in college basketball) while allowing 67.7 per outing (67th in college basketball). It has a +170 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 7.3 points per game.
The Panthers post just 3.2 more points than the Bears allow (71.8).
Northern Iowa connects on 7.3 three-pointers per game (228th in college basketball) at a 37.5% rate (36th in college basketball), compared to the 8.0 its opponents make while shooting 35.1% from deep.
The Panthers average 81.9 points per game when playing at home, compared to 69.9 points per game in road games, a difference of 12.0 points per contest.
Northern Iowa’s offense has been worse over its last 10 games, putting up 71.2 points a contest compared to the 75.0 it has averaged this season.
Missouri State Stats, Odds & Insights
Missouri State has been outscored by 2.0 points per game (posting 69.8 points per game, 287th in college basketball, while allowing 71.8 per contest, 193rd in college basketball) and has a -46 scoring differential.
The Bears’ 69.8 points per game are just 2.1 more than the Panthers concede.
Missouri State makes 7.6 three-pointers per game (195th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.1 on average.
The Bears score 73.6 points per game at home, and 66.2 away.
In its last 10 games, Missouri State is averaging 66.6 points per contest, 3.2 fewer points than its season average (69.8).
Panthers Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tytan Anderson | 23 | 14.8 | 6.5 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
Jacob Hutson | 22 | 11.7 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
Trey Campbell | 23 | 10.5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 2.0 |
Leon Bond III | 21 | 10.4 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
Ben Schwieger | 23 | 9.4 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
Bears Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dez White | 22 | 15.2 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 2.8 |
Vincent Brady II | 21 | 13.0 | 4.1 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Michael Osei-Bonsu | 23 | 11.0 | 7.4 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
Zaxton King | 23 | 10.1 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.0 |
Jalen Hampton | 22 | 7.0 | 6.2 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
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