SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – The UNI men's basketball team took on the Missouri State Bears on Saturday afternoon, defeating the MVC rival 80-57 to move to 14-2 on the season and 3-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference.
The Panthers opened the game hot, making the first five field goal attempts. UNI moved ahead by 20 with 11:15 remaining in the half before the Missouri State offense geared up. The Panthers wouldn't slow down, shooting 59.4% from the field and 66.7% from three to take a 48-28 lead into halftime.
led all scored with 18 first half points.