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Iowa bench scores 61 points in 91-47 win over Eastern Illinois

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 4:52 AM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Iowa bench scores 61 points in 91-47 win over Eastern Illinois

Summary

Peyton McCollum led Iowa with 14 points as the bench dominated, contributing to a 91-47 victory over Eastern Illinois on November 6. Iowa outscored their opponent's bench, with Ty'Reek Coleman adding 13 points and Tre Thompson scoring 11. The Hawkeyes shot 63% from the field, pulling ahead to a 41-20 lead by halftime. The win improves Iowa's record to 2-0, while Eastern Illinois falls to 0-2. Iowa will host Virginia Tech next, while Eastern Illinois travels to Notre Dame.

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By the Numbers

•Iowa scores 61 points from the bench against Eastern Illinois.
•McCollum leads Iowa with 14 points in the game.
•Iowa improves to 2-0 this season with the win.
•Eastern Illinois drops to 0-2 after the loss.
•Iowa hosts Virginia Tech next on November 10.

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4:52 AMYahoo Sports — McCollum leads backup assistance with 14 points as Iowa throttles Eastern Illinois

What they're saying

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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Peyton McCollum scored 14 points and fellow reserve Ty'Reek Coleman scored 13 as Iowa's bench alone outscored Eastern Illinois in a 91-47 victory on Friday.Backup Tre Thompson scored 11 points as the Hawkeyes (2-0) bench scored 61 points.
— Yahoo Sports

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