Northern Iowa 86, at Valparaiso 52

VALPARAISO, Ind. (Interstat) — The Northern Iowa women’s basketball team delivered a commanding wire-to-wire victory Monday afternoon, defeating Valparaiso 86-52 at the Athletics-Recreation Center in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup. The Panthers established their dominance early, opening the game on a 12-2 run and never looking back. Northern Iowa’s offensive efficiency and defensive pressure overwhelmed the Beacons from the outset, leading 27-17 after the first quarter and extending the advantage to 47-30 by halftime. The Panthers maintained a relentless pace in the second half, outscoring Valparaiso 39-22 over the final two quarters to secure the lopsided win. The most important… Read more...