Northern Iowa Panthers @ Richmond Spiders
| 1 | 2 | T | |
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| 29 | 26 | 55 | |
RICH | 32 | 36 | 68 |
Nelson scores 21 in Richmond's 68-55 win over Northern Iowa
RICHMOND, Va. -- — Jason Nelson's 21 points helped Richmond defeat Northern Iowa 68-55 on Friday night.
Nelson was 9 of 15 shooting (1 for 5 from distance) for the Spiders (2-0). Jason Roche was 5 of 8 shooting (4 for 6 from distance) to add 14 points. Tyler Burton recorded 11 points and shot 3 for 6 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free throw line.
The Panthers (1-1) were led by Bowen Born, who recorded 17 points. Tytan Anderson added 13 points and 10 rebounds for Northern Iowa. Nate Heise also put up 10 points and two steals.
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These two teams both play Monday. Richmond visits Charleston (SC) while Northern Iowa visits Virginia.
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Game Information
Richmond, VA
Referee:Brooks Wells
Referee:Chet Walker
Referee:Connor Mooney
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| VCU | 15-3 | - | 28-8 |
| Saint Joseph's | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| Dayton | 12-6 | 3 | 25-12 |
| George Mason | 11-7 | 4 | 23-10 |
| Davidson | 10-8 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Duquesne | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| George Washington | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
| Fordham | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Rhode Island | 7-11 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Richmond | 5-13 | 10 | 15-17 |
| La Salle | 5-13 | 10 | 9-23 |
| St. Bonaventure | 4-14 | 11 | 17-17 |
| Loyola Chicago | 4-14 | 11 | 9-24 |
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