CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Indiana State men's basketball takes on the Northern Iowa Panthers on Tuesday night for an 8 p.m. tip off. The game is an the MVC's Valley Game of the Week and will air on ESPN+ and on 105.5 The Legend.
In the last outing, Indiana State to the conference leader Drake in Des Moines, 85-81 in overtime.
Samage Teel scored a game-high 26 points going 9-for-13 from the field.
Aaron Gray recorded a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds; the 12 rebounds are a season-high and tied his overall collegiate high.
The Sycamores and Panthers have met 69 times throughout history, dating back to 1992. Indiana State leads 37-72 overall but UNI holds a 22-10 advantage when playing in Cedar Falls.
Earlier this season, Northern Iowa downed Indiana State, 74-56, in Hulman Center.
Markus Harding led the Trees in scoring with 16 points and four three-pointers, also grabbing eight rebounds in 21 minutes. Indiana State as a team shot 34.5% from the field, 28.6% from three, and 62.5% from the line.
Last Week's Numbers
Five Sycamores averaged double figures in the 1-1 week:
- Samage Teel: 21.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 6.5 APG, 48.3% FG, 85.7% FT (12-14), 37.9 MPG
- Aaron Gray: 15.0 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 64.7% FG, 87.5% FT (7-8)
- Camp Wagner: 15.0 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 52.6% FG, 50.0% 3FG (8-16), 37.7 MPG
- K'mani Doughty: 12.0 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 2.0 APG, 40.0% 3FG (6-15)
- Jaden Daughtry: 10.0 PPG, 60.0% FG
Looking Ahead
Indiana State returns to Hulman Center following Tuesday night's game for two home games. On Saturday, February 15, the Sycamores host Illinois State on Alumni Weekend with a 1 p.m. ET tip. On February 19, Evansville comes to Hulman Center for a 7 p.m. ET tip off.
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