VALPARAISO, Ind. (Interstat) — Northern Iowa dominated Valparaiso 86-52 in a Missouri Valley Conference women’s basketball game Monday at Athletics-Recreation Center.

The Panthers built a 27-17 lead after the first quarter and never relented, holding the Beacons to just six points in the final period. Ryley Goebel led Northern Iowa with 11 points and 13 rebounds. Jenna Twedt scored a game-high 18 points.

Northern Iowa improved to 6-6 overall. Valparaiso remains winless at 0-13. Attendance was 335.