Northern Iowa vs. Indiana State Time, TV & Stream – Jan. 1

The Northern Iowa Panthers (10-3, 2-0 MVC) host the Indiana State Sycamores (8-6, 1-2 MVC) in a matchup of MVC rivals at McLeod Center, tipping off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

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How to Watch Northern Iowa vs. Indiana State

• Game day: Thursday, January 1, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• TV channel: ESPN+
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Northern Iowa vs. Indiana State Stat Insights

Points

• The Panthers are averaging 70.2 points, just 3.5 fewer than the 73.7 the Sycamores give up.
• When Northern Iowa scores more than 73.7, it has a record of 3-0.
• Indiana State is 6-0 when allowing fewer than 70.2 points.
• The Sycamores' 76.7 points per game are 19.4 more than the Panthers concede.
• When scoring more than 57.3 points, Indiana State is 8-6.
• Northern Iowa is 10-3 when it gives up less than 76.7 points.
• The Panthers have put up 167 more points than their opponents this year (12.9 per game), and the Sycamores have also outscored their opponents, by 42 (3.0 per game).

Shooting

• The Panthers shoot 46.4% from the field, 3.7% higher than the Sycamores concede defensively.
• Northern Iowa has a 9-2 straight-up record when shooting higher than 42.7% from the field.
• The Sycamores' 45.5% shooting percentage from the field is 9.2% higher than the Panthers have conceded.
• Indiana State is 7-5 straight up when shooting better than 36.3% from the field.

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Rebounding

• The Panthers and Sycamores rebound at about the same rate, with the Panthers averaging 2.7 fewer rebounds per game.
• Indiana State is 5-0 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Northern Iowa is 6-2 when falling short on the boards.
• The Panthers collect 5.4 offensive rebounds per game, 2.3 fewer than the Sycamores.
• The Sycamores are 4-0 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Panthers are 7-2 when they fall short there.
• On the boards, Northern Iowa is -3.8 rebounds per game, and Indiana State is -2.2.

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