CANCUN, Mexico – The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team scored a 73-54 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies at the Cancun Challenge. The Panthers never trailed in the contest.
UNI stayed perfect on the year at 5-0 behind a balanced effort from Matt Bohannon (13 pts.), Seth Tuttle (11 pts.), Nate Buss (10 pts.) and Marvin Singleton (10 pts., 9 rbs.). Virginia Tech dropped to 2-2 overall.
UNI led by nine points at half and extended its lead to 22 midway through the second half. The Panthers enjoyed a large advantage at the foul line as UNI made 18-of-20 at the line. Virginia Tech struggled at the line as it made only three free throws in eight attempts.
UNI will take on Northwestern in Wednesday’s Cancun Challenge title matchup. The championship game will tip at 8:30 p.m. (CT) on the CBS Sports Network. Northwestern defeated Miami (Ohio), 55-46.
UNI’s 5-0 start ties it for the second-best start in the school’s Division I history – UNI started 6-0 in the 1999-2000 season.
