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
Des Moines, IA
Referee:Doug Sirmons
Referee:Eric Curry
Referee:Brooks Wells
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 4-0 | - | 12-5 |
| Colgate | 3-1 | 1 | 9-8 |
| American University | 2-2 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Holy Cross | 2-2 | 2 | 7-10 |
| Boston University | 2-2 | 2 | 7-10 |
| Lehigh | 2-2 | 2 | 6-11 |
| Bucknell | 2-2 | 2 | 5-12 |
| Army | 1-3 | 3 | 7-10 |
| Loyola Maryland | 1-3 | 3 | 5-12 |
| Lafayette | 1-3 | 3 | 4-13 |
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 5-0 | - | 16-0 |
| Purdue | 5-0 | - | 15-1 |
| Michigan | 4-1 | 1 | 14-1 |
| Michigan State | 4-1 | 1 | 14-2 |
| Illinois | 4-1 | 1 | 13-3 |
| Indiana | 3-2 | 2 | 12-4 |
| Wisconsin | 3-2 | 2 | 11-5 |
| UCLA | 3-2 | 2 | 11-5 |
| Minnesota | 3-2 | 2 | 10-6 |
| Ohio State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 11-5 |
| USC | 2-3 | 3 | 13-3 |
| Iowa | 2-3 | 3 | 12-4 |
| Washington | 2-3 | 3 | 10-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-4 | 3.5 | 9-8 |
| Oregon | 1-4 | 4 | 8-8 |
| Penn State | 0-5 | 5 | 9-7 |
| Northwestern | 0-5 | 5 | 8-8 |
| Maryland | 0-5 | 5 | 7-9 |
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