CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - University of Northern Iowa sophomore center Bennett Koch posted a career-high 22 points and 11 rebounds in leading the Panthers to a 67-58 victory over the Southern Illinois Salukis in the McLeod Center Sunday.
UNI (12-11 overall, 4-6 MVC) overcame an 11-point first-half deficit to hand SIU its first road loss of the season. SIU came into the game 8-0 on the road. The Salukis (18-5 overall), 7-3 MVC) have lost consecutive league games. UNI has won consecutive games for the first time since Nov. 30.
Koch made 8-of-9 field goals and swatted three shots.