UNI wins MVC opener

UNI got a big night from forward Grant Stout as the Panthers beat Illinois State 75-55 in Missouri Valley Conference play. The sophomore from New Sharon scored 18 points and pulled in 15 rebounds — both career highs. UNI playing it’s third game in five days, never trailed in the game, despite a couple Illinois State rallies and a shot at the buzzer that tied the score 36-36 at the half. They broke the game open midway throught he first half with a 20-6 run. The win was UNI’s seventh straight and the Panthers are now 10-2 overall.