Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball News

The UNI Panthers built an impressive resume in non conference action this season.

When Missouri Valley Conference basketball teams return from Christmas break, the fun begins.

Jordan Eglseder had game highs of 28 points and nine rebounds to lead Northern Iowa past Wyoming 72-54 on Wednesday night.

Marc Sonnen's transition to college basketball was made smother by those who preceded him.

Reserve guard Marc Sonnen scored a career-high 21 points on seven 3-point shots to lead Northern Iowa to a 64-41 victory over North Dakota on Saturday.

For a few fleeting moments Saturday, Ben Jacobson will reflect on his North Dakota homecoming.

Clockwise from top: Cedar Falls perked back to life on Friday after a record blizzard paralyzed the city on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Iowa assistant coach Chad Walthall will have a different view of tonight's men's basketball game between Iowa and Northern Iowa, literally and figuratively.

Ali Farokhmanesh scored 15 points to lead a balanced offensive attack and Northern Iowa defeated Siena 82-65 Saturday night.

" You may not be familiar with Kwadzo Ahelegbe, the point guard for Northern Iowa, but he could be one of the biggest challenges for Ronald Moore this season.

Team Conf. Overall Missouri State 0-0 8-0 Illinois State 0-0 7-0 Wichita State 0-0 8-1 Northern Iowa 0-0 6-1 Southern Illinois 0-0 4-2 Indiana State 0-0 5-3 Bradley 0-0 5-3 Evansville 0-0 4-3 Creighton 0-0 3-4 Drake 0-0 3-5 S. Dakota at Drake, 7:05 p.m. Creighton at George Mason, 12:05 p.m. Alabama St.

Iowa coach Todd Lickliter has been released from an Iowa City hospital after undergoing a procedure to repair a tear in his carotid artery.

NORTHERN IOWA 67, IOWA 50: Former Tartan star Kwadzo Ahelegbe scored 20 points as the host Panthers beat the Hawkeyes on Tuesday night to push their winning streak to five games.

Team Conference Overall Illinois State 0-0 6-0 Missouri State 0-0 6-0 Wichita State 0-0 6-1 Northern Iowa 0-0 5-1 Southern Illinois 0-0 3-1 Indiana State 0-0 5-2 Bradley 0-0 5-2 Evansville 0-0 3-2 Creighton 0-0 2-4 Drake 0-0 2-4 Wichita St.

For perhaps the first time since coach Greg McDermott left Northern Iowa for Iowa State, the teams will face each other while for the first time sharing realistic NCAA tournament aspirations.

Ames, Ia. - Jordan Eglseder committed to play basketball at Northern Iowa after his freshman season at Bellevue Marquette High School.

Wednesday, December 2nd, 8:00 p.m. FACTS & STATS: Site: Hilton Coliseum -- Ames, Iowa.

Ames, Ia. - He said it after Saturday's loss against Northwestern, and he said it again Monday.

Butler does not have all of the big names that they had in the past, but they have been tested this year, and despite losing a close game to Minnesota, they defeated UCLA.

Adam Koch scored 15 points and Kwadzo Ahelegbe added 13 as Northern Iowa defeated Northern Illinois 52-45 on Saturday night.