CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - The University of Northern Iowa men's basketball team recorded a home-opening victory over the Alcorn State Braves on Monday in the McLeod Center, 73-45.
Sophomore Juwan McCloud poured in a career-high 18 points, while senior Bennett Koch and freshman Tywhon Pickford each tallied double-doubles to help the Panthers pick up their first win of the 2017-18 season.
Pickford scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, including five on the offensive side of the glass. Koch tallied 11 points and a career-high 13 rebounds.