UNI returns home for the first two of four consecutive home games. The Panthers host Loyola Friday before welcoming Valparaiso Sunday.
• UNI looks to bounce back after a pair of road conference losses, but the Panthers return home where they are 6-0 on the season, including a 22-point win over No. 19 Iowa. UNI is 11-7 overall and 3-4 in valley play, but have played five of its first seven MVC games on the road.
• Loyola is 13-5 on the season and 4-3 in Valley play. They took Missouri State to overtime in their season opener and have wins against Southern Illinois and Illinois State in league play.