Nine-and-a-half months ago, Missouri State ended Northern Iowa’s hopes for a Missouri Valley Conference Tournament title and automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
On Friday night at JQH Arena, the Panthers’ women’s basketball team will get a shot at revenge.
The teams will open the Valley season with a 7:05 p.m. start.
Kellie Harper’s team has had its ups and downs in the nonconference part of the season, compiling a 4-7 record.
She knows Northern Iowa will be motivated.
“I don’t know if it’s good or bad, playing them right away,” Harper said. “I do know that they are going to really try to take advantage of our weaknesses.