CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa women's basketball team (10-11, 6-4 MVC) was edged out by Missouri State (12-9, 8-2 MVC) at the McLeod Center on Friday night as the Panthers dropped their first home contest in league play this season.
The score was knotted up at 46-46 with 7:17 remaining in the game, but MSU scored seven points from the charity stripe to pull away in the final minutes. The Bears improved to 12-9 overall and 8-2 in MVC play, while the Panthers dropped to 10-11 and 6-4 in league action.
Junior Ellie Howell led the Panthers in scoring once again, after chipping in 11 on the night.