DES MOINES, Iowa (Interstat) — The Iowa Wolves used a dominant fourth-quarter surge to overcome a strong early performance from the Mexico City Capitanes and secure a 113-104 victory in a G League contest Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Arena.

The game turned decisively in the final period after the teams entered the fourth quarter with Iowa leading narrowly, 76-74. The Wolves exploded for 37 points in the quarter, consistently answering every attempt by the Capitanes to close the gap. Mexico City, which had led by as many as 16 points in a high-scoring first quarter, could not replicate its early offensive efficiency down the stretch.

The most critical sequence occurred in the final two minutes with Iowa protecting a 103-101 lead. Mexico City’s R.J. Melendez was called for a personal foul and then assessed a technical foul, resulting in his ejection. Iowa’s Jalen Crutcher made the technical free throw, and Rocco Zikarsky converted two ensuing free throws from the personal foul. This four-point trip, without any time elapsing, extended Iowa’s lead to 107-101 and effectively sealed the outcome.

Mexico City opened the game with remarkable offensive firepower, scoring 39 points in the first quarter to take a 39-26 lead. The Capitanes’ ball movement and inside scoring created early problems for the Wolves’ defense. However, Iowa steadily chipped away, winning the second quarter 29-17 to trim the deficit to just one point at halftime, 56-55.

The third quarter was a defensive struggle, with both teams scoring 21 points, setting the stage for Iowa’s fourth-quarter takeover. The Wolves’ ability to get to the free-throw line and convert was pivotal, especially in the chaotic final minutes that included multiple technical fouls.

With the win, Iowa improved its season record to 18-12. The Wolves have now won three of their last four games. Mexico City fell to 17-13, snapping a two-game winning streak. The teams are scheduled to meet again in Des Moines on Feb. 27.

The game was played without traditional team shooting percentages available in the provided statistical summary. Key individual performances, while not detailed by specific statistics in the report, were highlighted by the playmaking and scoring of Iowa’s Alize Johnson and the perimeter activity of Mexico City’s backcourt, but the collective effort of the Wolves in the final period proved to be the difference.