Bucknell Bison @ Iowa Hawkeyes
Folgueiras' 17 points sparks Iowa outburst in 55-point win over Bucknell
DES MOINES, Iowa -- — Reserve Alvaro Folgueiras scored 15 of his 17 points before halftime and Iowa overwhelmed Bucknell 94-39 on Saturday.
Tavion Banks scored 16 points, Kael Combs 13 and Iowa saw 11 players score — finishing the night with a 60%-shooting effort (38 of 63).
Ruot Bijiek scored nine points for the Bison. Bucknell finished shooting 37% (15 of 41).
In helping the Hawkeyes (10-2) to a 43-21 halftime lead, Folgueiras shot 6 of 7 including 3 of 4 from 3-point range. Iowa shot 57% (16 of 28) including 44% (4 of 9) from behind the arc.
The Hawkeyes opened the scoring spigot even more, reaching 51 points on 62.9% shooting (22 of 35).
Despite the Bison's 10-2 start in the first three-and-a-half minutes, Iowa rallied and took control of the game over the next four-and-a-half minutes, outscoring Bucknell 17-0 and never looking back.
Bucknell (3-10) shot 40% (8 for 20) before the break.
Bucknell travels to face Holy Cross on New Year's Eve.
Iowa hosts UMass Lowell on Dec. 29.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Doug Sirmons
- Eric Curry
- Brooks Wells
2025-26 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Navy | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Colgate | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Army | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Holy Cross | 0-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Boston University | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Lehigh | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Loyola Maryland | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Bucknell | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Lafayette | 0-0 | - | 3-10 |
2025-26 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 2-0 | - | 11-0 |
| Michigan | 2-0 | - | 10-0 |
| Michigan State | 2-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Purdue | 2-0 | - | 11-1 |
| UCLA | 2-0 | - | 9-3 |
| USC | 1-1 | 1 | 11-1 |
| Iowa | 1-1 | 1 | 10-2 |
| Indiana | 1-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Illinois | 1-1 | 1 | 8-3 |
| Ohio State | 1-1 | 1 | 8-3 |
| Washington | 1-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Wisconsin | 1-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Minnesota | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Penn State | 0-2 | 2 | 8-3 |
| Northwestern | 0-2 | 2 | 7-5 |
| Oregon | 0-2 | 2 | 6-5 |
| Maryland | 0-2 | 2 | 6-6 |
| Rutgers | 0-2 | 2 | 6-6 |

