SPRINGFIELD, Mo. --- Bowen Born joined UNI's 1,000 career point club and helped ice the game away in the final minute as UNI snapped its 6-game skid on Saturday in a 69-66 win against the Missouri State Bears at Great Southern Bank Arena.
Head coach Ben Jacobson also continued his chase of Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) history with his 183rd win against a league opponent, passing former Creighton coach Dana Altman for 2nd all-time the 116-year history of the conference.
The Panthers found an early offensive rhythm with excellent ball movement and an attack inside the paint, shooting 51.