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Panthers Trim Sycamores, 65-60

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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The University of Northern Iowa men's basketball team overcame a nine-point second-half deficit and rallied for a 65-60 win over the Indiana State Sycamores Saturday at the McLeod Center.

Indiana State (8-16 overall, 2-10 MVC) built a 46-37 lead with 9:47 left in the game following a layup from Donovan Franklin. The Panthers cut into the lead quickly on a layup from freshman Juwan McCloud and a three-pointer from redshirt freshman Spencer Haldeman to make it a four-point game with 9:17 remaining.

UNI (11-12 overall, 6-6 MVC) knotted the game at 52-52 following a pair of free throws from McCloud with 3:20 left in the game.