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Panthers Shutdown Aces 74-46

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The UNI Panthers women's basketball team didn't allow a made field goal until 8:02 left in the second quarter and built a 24-1 lead in the process. The fast start and stifling defense led UNI to a 74-46 road win over Evansville Friday.

The Panthers went up 16-0 before the Aces even got on the scoreboard with a free throw with 3:47 left in the first quarter. UNI added three more buckets to build a 22-1 lead after the first quarter.

They added another bucket to extend the lead to 24-1 before Evansville hit two more free throws before finally hitting a layup with 8:02 to play.