The University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball team used a 25-0 run in the first half against the Illinois State Redbirdsand eventually took care of the visitors, 83-72.

UNI sophomores Isaiah Brown and Juwan McCloud guided the Panthers to their ninth home win of the season. Brown scored a career-high 20 points, while McCloud tallied career highs in assists (9) and steals (6

UNI (11-10 overall, 3-6 MVC) will be in action again Sunday at Loyola. Tip is set for 3 p.m. at Gentile Arena.