It was a tough conference opening night for the UNI Panthers. Wednesday night in women’s basketball South Dakota beat UNI 84-65. In men’s basketball Belmont beat UNI 90-70.
Wednesday night in men’s basketball after only leading by 4 at halftime Iowa beat North Florida 103-78 as Tony Perkins led the way with 21 points.
Wednesday night in women’s basketball Iowa State crushed St. Thomas of Minnesota 85-44.