Panthers were outscored 26-6 during a key 11-minute stretch in the second half.
Two steps forward resulted in one step back for the University of Northern Iowa basketball team.
Hawkeyes scored 38 points in third to pull away en route to 96-81 victory Wednesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.Â
UNI knocked down a school-record 20 3-pointers on 39 attempts, but was plagued by 17 turnovers as the Hilltoppers thrived in transition.
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Western Kentucky's experienced squad already will challenge a Northern Iowa team playing without one of its two seniors.
Noah Carter's efficient scoring ability may improve one of the nation's top offenses from last season.
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Iowa's 2020 Mr. Basketball is set to make his collegiate debut following a stellar career at Norwalk.
The game will tip-off at 6:30 p.m. and will serve as the season opener for both the Hawkeyes and Panthers.
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UNI is the preseason favorite within a Missouri Valley Conference that returns plenty of talent.
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