CEDAR FALLS, Ia. — Northern Iowa’s current milestones aren’t pretty.
The team has its first five-game losing streak since Ben Jacobson’s inaugural head-coaching season; worst start through 14 games since the 2002-03 campaign; first 0-3 conference ledger in more than 15 years.
“We know we’ve got to get it going,” forward Klint Carlson said.
As the Panthers (5-9, 0-3 Missouri Valley Conference) prepare for conference juggernaut Wichita State (13-3, 3-0) in Sunday’s 3 p.m. showdown, the recipe to this season's struggles includes a pinch of everything.
Offensive pitfalls have been at the forefront — the Panthers entered Saturday ranked 333rd in points per game (63.