CEDAR FALLS, IA - The UNI men's basketball team moved to 22-3 overall and 11-2 in the MVC after defeating the Redbirds of Illinois State 71-63 Wednesday night in the McLeod Center.
The Redbirds controlled the majority of the first 20 minutes of the game until the Panthers went on a 21-5 run to take a 40-33 lead going into halftime. The Redbirds shot 44.8% from the field while the Panthers converted on 48.5% of their field goals attempts in the opening 20 minutes.
AJ Green led all scorers in the first half with 12 points.