Freshman Jaidyn Coon scored 12 points in his college debut Tuesday as Iowa defeated Lipscomb 76-54 in the Hawkeyes’ season opener.
Ty’Reek Coleman added 10 points for Iowa, while Cooper Koch and Tate Sage scored nine apiece. Trevin Jirak collected seven rebounds, helping the Hawkeyes finish with a 41-33 advantage on the glass.
Iowa won despite making only 14 of 28 free throws and shooting 24% from 3-point range. The Hawkeyes still built a lead as large as 27 points.
Lipscomb briefly moved in front late in the first half. The Bisons used a 13-0 run, capped by Takai Simpkins’ 3-pointer, to take a 27-26 lead with 4:43 remaining.
Coleman responded with two free throws 15 seconds later, starting a 12-2 Iowa run. Koch closed the surge with a 3-pointer, and the Hawkeyes went to halftime ahead 38-29.
Simpkins led all scorers with 18 points for Lipscomb. Devyn Martin added 11 points and seven rebounds.
Iowa center Andrew McKeever participated in pregame warmups but did not play because of an injury, according to the game report.
The Hawkeyes won their 15th consecutive season opener. Lipscomb fell to 0-2 after losing at Southeast Missouri State on Monday.
Iowa’s official box score confirms the 76-54 final and the individual statistics. The result began the Hawkeyes’ season with a home victory in Iowa City.
Sources: - Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/iowa-overcomes-poor-shooting-line-arc-top-lipscomb-opener--flm-2026-11-04/ - Iowa official box score: https://hawkeyesports.com/boxscore/23079