Iowa Wolves Edge Noblesville Boom 126-121
Nate Santos led Iowa with 26 points as Noblesville fell to 1-3 after a Tuesday loss to the same opponent.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Basketball
The Iowa Wolves defeated the Noblesville Boom 126-121 on Wednesday, a day after Noblesville won the previous meeting 117-98. Nate Santos scored 26 points for Iowa, while Kobe Brown led Noblesville with 28 points.
Why it matters
The result gives Iowa a season-series split and leaves Noblesville, now 1-3, searching for consistency early in the year. Seven Noblesville players reached double figures, but the team could not hold its halftime lead of 67-58.
Kobe Brown recorded 28 points, seven rebounds and six assists for Noblesville, while Wade Taylor added 20 points. Iowa's 16-point third-quarter margin proved decisive after Noblesville led 67-58 at halftime.
The players
Iowa Wolves
The Iowa Wolves are a professional basketball team in the NBA G League that competes against development-league opponents across the country.
Noblesville Boom
The Noblesville Boom are a professional basketball team based in Noblesville, Indiana, competing in the NBA G League.
Nate Santos
Nate Santos is a professional basketball player who scored 26 points in the Iowa Wolves' win over Noblesville.
Kobe Brown
Kobe Brown is a professional basketball player who scored 28 points for the Noblesville Boom in their loss.
The details
Iowa trailed 67-58 at halftime but outscored Noblesville by 16 points in the third quarter to take control. Seven Noblesville players scored in double figures, but the late collapse left the Boom with a second straight loss to Iowa.
Timeline
Tuesday: Noblesville Boom defeat Iowa Wolves 117-98.
Wednesday, November 12, 2026: Iowa Wolves defeat Noblesville Boom 126-121.
Friday: Noblesville Boom travel to Detroit for a two-game series.
Sunday evening: Noblesville Boom play Motor City Cruise in the second Detroit game.
Tuesday, November 17: Noblesville Boom host Sioux Falls at Riverview Health Arena.
Season Trajectory
Early-season results within the NBA G League often shape playoff positioning, and Noblesville's 1-3 start puts pressure on its upcoming Detroit road series. Iowa's win gives it a season-series split with a club it will meet again later in the year.
Noblesville's 1-3 start means its upcoming Detroit games carry extra weight in the standings race. Fans tracking Kobe Brown and Wade Taylor have a clear test in the next stretch of road games.
The takeaway
Early-season losses can be recovered, but holding leads through the second half is what separates contenders from the rest of the pack. Noblesville's next two weeks will show whether it can close out games.
What happens next
The Noblesville Boom travel to Detroit on Friday for a two-game series, with the second game set for Sunday evening, before hosting Sioux Falls on Tuesday, November 17.
Further reading
For more on the local club, see Basketball coverage of Noblesville's season.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wthr.
