Jaidyn Coon and Ty’Reek Coleman give Iowa season-opening 76-54 win over Lipscomb

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- — Jaidyn Coon scored 12 points, and Ty’Reek Coleman added 10 as Iowa opened its season with a 76-54 win over Lipscomb on Tuesday.

The Hawkeyes led by as many as 12 in the first half before Lipscomb rallied. Takai Simpkins scored eight points during an 11-0 run that gave the Bisons a 27-26 lead with 4:43 remaining.

Iowa responded by closing the half on a 12-2 run. Coleman put the Hawkeyes back ahead with two free throws, and Cooper Koch capped the stretch with a 3-pointer to give Iowa a 38-29 halftime lead.

The Hawkeyes continued to pull away after the break, stretching the advantage to 49-31 with 14:21 remaining.

Koch and Tate Sage each scored nine points, while Trevin Jirak finished with six points, seven rebounds and four assists. Coleman also had six rebounds and four assists.

Simpkins led Lipscomb with 18 points, and Devyn Martin added 11 points and seven rebounds.

Iowa forced 17 turnovers and finished with 11 steals while holding Lipscomb to 36% shooting, including 3 of 18 from 3-point range.

Up next

Iowa: Hosts Eastern Illinois on Friday.

Lipscomb: Plays SIU Edwardsville this Saturday at home.

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