(Photo: Jeff Roberson, Associated Press)
ST. LOUIS — Sprinkle some postseason tension on an in-state rivalry full of familiarity, and you’re bound to see some fireworks.
Back and forth Drake and Northern Iowa went Saturday, each team desperately clinging to NCAA Tournament dreams. Iowa’s two Missouri Valley Conference schools hadn’t met in Arch Madness since 2010. Only right they make up for lost time with a gem.
The Panthers landed the final punch.
Wyatt Lohaus’ layup with two seconds to go gave No. 6 seed UNI a 60-58 win over No. 2 seed Drake, clinching its first MVC Tournament title game appearance since 2016.