CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- UNI struggled to keep pace with the high-flying Bears on Wednesday night as the Panthers fell to Missouri State 79-67 in the resumption of Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) play at the McLeod Center.
The Panthers and Bears wrestled back-and-forth during the first ten minutes of the first half with both teams shooting over 60% from the floor. UNI was plagued however by 11 first period turnovers, giving Missouri State ample opportunities to build its lead in quick transition. Despite 12 first half points by and a late three-point basket by the sophomore guard, the Panthers struggled to rebound in the first 20 minutes as the Bears took a 40-29 lead into halftime.