In Terre Haute, Indiana, Northern Iowa secured a convincing 74-56 victory over Indiana State on Saturday, largely thanks to Jacob Hutson’s impressive performance, where he scored 19 points and secured 12 rebounds.

Hutson’s contribution was pivotal for the Panthers (13-8, 7-3 in the Missouri Valley Conference), while Ben Schwieger also showcased his skills by adding 15 points, hitting 5 of 8 shots, which included 2 of 4 from beyond the arc, as well as converting 3 of 5 free-throw attempts along with grabbing five rebounds. Tytan Anderson further bolstered the team’s performance, scoring 14 points on 4 of 7 shooting from the field and finishing a perfect 4 for 4 from the charity stripe.

On the other side, the Sycamores (9-12, 3-7 in the conference) struggled to find their rhythm, with Markus Harding leading the team with 16 points and eight rebounds. Aaron Gray made a contribution of 11 points, while Jaden Daughtry added 10 points. This defeat marked Indiana State’s sixth consecutive loss, a challenging streak for the team to manage.

The Panthers established control early, taking the lead just 23 seconds into the game and maintaining it without relenting. Schwieger was a standout in the first half, contributing 10 points and helping his team to a comfortable 38-26 lead at halftime. They maintained their advantage in the second half, outscoring Indiana State by six points, with Hutson leading the way with 11 points in the latter period.

Looking ahead, both teams will be back in action on Wednesday. Northern Iowa will travel to face Drake, while Indiana State is set to host Missouri State at home.