UNI is closing in on a Missouri Valley championship. The Panthers raced out to a 49-33 lead at halftime and hammered Missouri State 95-75 to take over sole possession of the Valley lead.
With wins over Indiana State and Loyola this week the Panthers will claim the regular season title. UNI shot a blistering 59 percent to improve to 12-4 in conference play.
That’s Panther coach Ben Jacobson who talks about the confidence level of his team.
AJ Green led the way with 21 points and Noah Carter added 17 as the Panthers jumped out early.
Carter on taking the Valley lead into the final week of the regular season.
