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11/03 21:21 CST Jaidyn Coon and Ty'Reek Coleman give Iowa season-opening 76-54
win over Lipscomb
Jaidyn Coon and Ty'Reek Coleman give Iowa season-opening 76-54 win over Lipscomb
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) --- 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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