UIS fell to Iowa, 88-64, in an exhibition, showing a second-half response but struggling to sustain its best stretch against the Hawkeyes. Isaiah Davis and Alex Stell led the Prairie Stars with 12 points apiece.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Iowa 88, UIS 64.
  • Isaiah Davis and Alex Stell: 12 points and 6 rebounds each.
  • Britton Dutton: 11 points, including 2 3-pointers.
  • UIS trailed 42-28 at halftime and cut the gap to 59-45 with 12:06 remaining.
Yes, But

Iowa’s pressure and execution made it difficult for UIS to find comfortable looks. Coach Matt Brock said the Stars adjusted after halftime, reducing turnovers and creating better shots, but Iowa still pulled away.

What's Next

UIS opens its regular season against Millikin at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at TRAC.

Bottom Line

The exhibition offered UIS an early benchmark: the second-half adjustments were encouraging, but sustaining them against high-level competition remains the challenge.