Greyson Uelmen scored 27 points as the Northern Iowa Panthers topped the Green Bay Phoenix 89-76 on Tuesday night at McLeod Center.
The Panthers set the tone early, taking the first half 46-30. They led by as many as 20 points. A 10-0 run in the first half built the early lead.
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For Northern Iowa, Greyson Uelmen finished with 27 points and four assists, Carson Vis added 17 points, five assists and four steals, while Levi Valdo chipped in 15 points off the bench.
For Green Bay, Orlando Lovejoy had 18 points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals, and Ne'quan Brown added 17 points, 10 rebounds and three assists for a double-double.
The Panthers improved to 2-1. The Phoenix dropped to 2-2.
The Panthers are first in the MVC. Northern Iowa is 2-0 at home and 0-1 on the road. The Phoenix sit first in the Horizon. Green Bay is 1-0 at home and 1-2 on the road.
The Panthers are back in action when they visit the Michigan State Spartans on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Phoenix next host the Viterbo V-Hawks on Friday, Nov. 13, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
