For the seven years since Wichita State departed the Missouri Valley Conference, the Shockers and the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) were knotted at 28 wins apiece in their all-time series.
That deadlock was broken on Thursday night in the Roundhouse, with Wichita State earning the win in the old rivalry, 79-73.
“You can win by doing the things we did tonight, rebounding the ball, taking care of the ball, but you really win through intangibles and character,” WSU head coach Paul Mills said.