University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Saturday, January 21
Carbondale, Ill.
7 p.m.
University of Northern Iowa
8-11, (3-5)
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57
Southern Illinois
11-10, (4-4)
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UNI
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Southern Illinois
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Photo by: Mike Dunlop
UNI Rallies for 58-57 Road Victory at SIU
1/21/2017 9:18:00 PM | Men's Basketball
CARBONDALE, Ill. - The University of Northern Iowa men's basketball team rallied from a 12-point deficit in the final eight minutes to score a 58-57 road win over the Southern Illinois Salukis.
UNI (8-11 overall, 3-5 MVC) won its third straight game overall and its first on the road this season. UNI had four players in double-figures with Jordan Ashton leading the way with 14 points.
SIU (11-10 overall, 4-4 MVC) held a 54-42 lead after a Mike Rodriguez three-pointer with 8:22 left in the game. But the Panthers limited the Salukis to only one other made field goal in the closing eight minutes.
Ashton capped the comeback when he dropped in a pair of free throws with :15 left in the game. SIU had two chances to win the game but the shots misfired and the Panthers claimed the victory.
UNI will be back in action at home Wednesday at 7 p.m. against the Evansville Purple Aces.
Team Stats
UNI
SIU
FG%
.467
.386
3FG%
.364
.304
FT%
.800
.600
RB
30
32
TO
10
7
STL
1
7
Game Leaders
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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