UNI rallied from a six-point halftime deficit to beat Upper Iowa, 85-78, in a preseason exhibition. Three newcomers scored in double figures, and the Panthers took control after halftime with stronger shooting and frequent trips to the free-throw line.

By the Numbers
  • Carson Vis led UNI with 20 points; Greyson Uelmen added 19 and Isaiah Johnson-Arigu scored 17.
  • Uelmen went 14-for-14 at the free-throw line, while UNI attempted 30 free throws to Upper Iowa’s 14.
  • UNI shot 56% in the second half after making 27% of its shots before halftime.
What's Next

UNI opens its regular season at home against Cornell College on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. CT.

Bottom Line

The Panthers showed they can recover from a sluggish start, with second-half scoring and exceptional free-throw shooting powering the comeback.