Iowa Wolves Fall 117-98 to Noblesville Boom

The Iowa Wolves fell 117-98 to the Noblesville Boom on Tuesday night, losing their third consecutive game.  

The Wolves (0-3) came out blazing, scoring eight points before the Boom (1-2) were able to get points on the board. Iowa continued to pour on the offense, leading Noblesville by as many as 18 points. The Wolves sunk six of their 13 attempted three pointers in the first quarter, four of those coming from Minnesota Timberwolves assignment player Isaiah Evans. At the end of the first quarter, the Wolves were ahead 35-23.

Iowa’s energy began to decline in the second quarter, scoring just 24 points to Noblesville’s 32. It wasn’t for a lack of trying; the Wolves attempted 26 shots and only made ten, putting them at a field goal percentage of 38.5%. Despite the dip in scoring, Iowa went into halftime up 59-55.  

Noblesville turned on the gas in the third quarter, outscoring Iowa 35-23. The Boom were quickly able to overcome the four-point deficit and tied it up at 63 two minutes into the third quarter. The next few minutes were back-and-forth; both teams jostling for the lead. The Wolves led by as many as five points, while the Boom led by as many as eight.  

The Wolves went into the fourth quarter down 90-82 and could not generate enough offense to have a fighting chance at regaining the lead. Noblesville outscored Iowa 27-16, leading by as many as 24 points. The final score was 117-98 Boom.  

The Wolves were led by Isaiah Evans on assignment from the Minnesota Timberwolves. He tallied 23 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. KJ Martin scored 14 points, while Nate Santos added 13 points off the bench. All five Boom starters had double-digits in scoring, led by Jalen Slawson with 21 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. 

The Wolves play their second game against the Noblesville Boom on Wednesday, November 11 at 6:00 PM CT.