NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Ben Jacobson continues directing Northern Iowa basketball from Cedar Falls, where the program competes in the Missouri Valley Conference within NCAA Division I. The Panthers finished their regular season 17-10 overall with a dominant 12-3 home record at McLeod Center, showcasing their ability to control their venue while managing a more challenging 5-7 road slate. With an 8-5 conference record, Northern Iowa maintained competitive standing within the MVC, though their scoring differential of 7.9 points per game—averaging 69.1 PPG while allowing 61.2—revealed a team capable of grinding close contests rather than overwhelming opponents.
Jacobson's 17-player roster operates from a university of 9,283 students, established in 1876, reflecting the program's commitment to developing talent within its institutional context. The home-court advantage proved particularly pronounced this season, with McLeod Center becoming a fortress that generated a seven-game swing in winning percentage between home and away settings. Northern Iowa's offensive output and defensive discipline suggest a program structured around half-court basketball and limiting opponent efficiency rather than high-volume scoring showcases typical of some conference peers.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Northern Iowa |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Cedar Falls, Iowa |
| Venue | McLeod Center |
| Head Coach | Kyle Green |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Leon Bond III | F |
| 0 | Redek Born | G |
| 4 | Trey Campbell | G |
| 15 | Cade Courbat | G |
| 20 | Chase Courbat | F |
| 11 | Ismael Diouf | F |
| 31 | Marino Dubravcic | F |
| 13 | Will Hornseth | F |
| 2 | Geon Hutchins | G |
| 30 | Hunter Jacobson | G |
| 22 | Kyle Pock | F |
| 7 | Ben Schwieger | F |
| 14 | Tristan Smith | F |
| 10 | RJ Taylor | G |
| 9 | Levi Valdo | G |
| 3 | Max Weisbrod | G |
| 24 | Jalen Wilson | F |
SEASON RECORD
23-12
Overall
13-5
Home
10-7
Away
13-6
Conference
69.9 PPG / 61.3 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7 | Cal State Northridge Matadors | W 86-57 |
| Nov 9 | South Dakota State Jackrabbits | W 65-58 |
| Nov 15 | Furman Paladins | W 70-54 |
| Nov 19 | Northern Illinois Huskies | W 70-57 |
| Nov 23 | UC Irvine Anteaters | W 70-69 |
| Nov 25 | Loyola Chicago Ramblers | W 72-51 |
| Nov 26 | Tulsa Golden Hurricane | L 60-63 |
| Dec 2 | Coe Kohawks | W 99-34 |
| Dec 7 | Wichita State Shockers | L 69-74 |
| Dec 13 | Oakland Golden Grizzlies | W 75-63 |
| Dec 17 | UIC Flames | W 60-54 |
| Dec 23 | Saint Mary's Gaels | L 58-63 |
| Dec 30 | Valparaiso Beacons | W 58-48 |
| Jan 2 | Indiana State Sycamores | W 75-66 |
| Jan 4 | Evansville Purple Aces | W 62-48 |
| Jan 8 | Belmont Bruins | L 65-78 |
| Jan 10 | Bradley Braves | L 69-75 |
| Jan 14 | UIC Flames | L 61-69 |
| Jan 17 | Valparaiso Beacons | L 44-54 |
| Jan 22 | Illinois State Redbirds | L 54-59 |
| Jan 24 | Murray State Racers | W 81-76 |
| Jan 29 | Southern Illinois Salukis | L 50-65 |
| Jan 31 | Evansville Purple Aces | W 71-55 |
| Feb 7 | Bradley Braves | W 61-49 |
| Feb 10 | Murray State Racers | W 89-60 |
| Feb 13 | Belmont Bruins | L 86-91 |
| Feb 15 | Drake Bulldogs | W 86-62 |
| Feb 19 | Indiana State Sycamores | W 81-60 |
| Feb 21 | Southern Illinois Salukis | L 57-59 |
| Feb 26 | Illinois State Redbirds | L 69-71 |
| Mar 1 | Drake Bulldogs | W 75-53 |
| Mar 6 | Evansville Purple Aces | W 68-59 |
| Mar 7 | Illinois State Redbirds | W 74-52 |
| Mar 7 | Bradley Braves | W 73-69 |
| Mar 8 | UIC Flames | W 84-69 |
ANALYTICS
+8.7
Pt Diff
W5
Streak
52.6%
SOS
#117
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.6209
107.6
Adj O
103.1
Adj D
OTHER SPORTS AT NORTHERN IOWA
MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
MORE MEN'S BASKETBALL IN IOWA
Browse all NCAA Division I men's basketball programs in Iowa.
Iowa Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Northern Iowa Men's Basketball compete in?
- Northern Iowa Panthers Men's Basketball competes in the Missouri Valley Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Northern Iowa play men's basketball home games?
- Northern Iowa Men's Basketball plays home games at McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, IA.
- Who is the head coach of Northern Iowa Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Northern Iowa Panthers Men's Basketball is Kyle Green.
- When was Northern Iowa Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Northern Iowa Men's Basketball is not currently available.