Panthers host #1 North Carolina

The Tar Heels outrebounded the Terriers 42-25 & claimed a 50-18 benefit in points within the paint, running their season edge to 132-50 after blowing out Fairfield & Temple.

The UNI Panthers mens basketball team upset the #1 North Carolina Tar Heels 71-67 in the McCleod Center Saturday afternoon.

“We have played against teams that have been ranked inside the top 10 and inside the top 20 and a handful of the guys on our team have been in those games”, said Jacobson.

Paige, who broke a bone in his right (non-shooting) hand in early November, will not play against Northern Iowa on Saturday, according to CBS’ Gary Parrish. North Carolina has outscored its first three opponents by an average margin of 23.7 points with the closest contest a 78-58 rout of Wofford on Wednesday.

Wes Washpun led the Panthers with 21 points and eight assists, including this thunderous one-handed slam.

The Tar Heels (3-1) led 41-32 at halftime, but struggled to score in the second half. North Carolina is led by junior big man Kennedy Meeks and senior forward Brice Johnson as both are averaging around 16 points per game.