Upper Iowa men's basketball ended their GLVC Championship Tournament run in the semifinals with a loss to Lewis University, 86-76, without holding a lead during the game.

The Big Picture

The Peacocks faced a strong offensive challenge from Lewis University throughout the game, with J. Hilmer becoming Upper Iowa's all-time assists leader.

By the Numbers
  • J. Hilmer surpassed the career assists record with 610, surpassing Kevin Clipperton's previous mark.
  • Nick Reid led the team with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Kyle Hrncir added 11 points and 11 boards in a double-double performance.
  • The Flyers outrebounded the Peacocks 45-29 and had a 42-28 advantage in paint points.
State of Play
  • Lewis University dominated the game, leading throughout with strong shooting percentages against Upper Iowa's struggling offense.
  • The Peacocks staged comebacks but fell short, ultimately losing and now await the selection for the NCAA Division II men's basketball championship field.
What's Next

The Peacocks will look to regroup after their tournament loss and prepare for the upcoming NCAA Division II men's basketball championship field announcement on March 10.

Bottom Line

Despite a hard-fought effort, Upper Iowa men's basketball fell short in the GLVC Championship Tournament, with J. Hilmer setting a new assists record but facing a tough defeat to Lewis University.