"Northern Iowa suffered defeat by a final score of 64-63 in their last game against Evansville. Leading the way on offense for the Panthers was Ryley Goebel, who ended the game with 18 points, 14 rebounds, two steals and seven blocks. Jenna Twedt posted 18 points and two steals. Led by Fiona Connolly (20 PTS, 2 STL, 46.15 FG%) and Milana Nenadic (14 PTS, 7 REB, 41.67 FG%, 2-6 from 3PT), Valparaiso ended their last matchup losing 79-68 against Drake."
"Northern Iowa outscores opponents by 1.9 points per game (scoring 65.7 per game to rank 182nd in college basketball while allowing 63.8 per contest to rank 169th in college basketball) and has a +47 scoring differential overall. Goebel leads the Panthers, scoring 14.5 points per game (212th in the country). Valparaiso's -673 scoring differential (being outscored by 24.9 points per game) is a result of putting up 55.4 points per game (345th in college basketball) while allowing 80.3 per outing (358th in college basketball)."
Valparaiso enters the game 0-27 and aims to stop a 27-game losing streak while visiting Northern Iowa at McLeod Center on February 26, 2026. Northern Iowa holds a 13-13 record and a projected 82-51 edge in the matchup. The Panthers average 65.7 points while allowing 63.8, producing a +47 scoring differential; Ryley Goebel leads with 14.5 points per game. Valparaiso averages 55.4 points and allows 80.3, creating a -673 scoring differential; Fiona Connolly leads Valparaiso with 11.8 points per game. Recent results include Northern Iowa's 64-63 loss to Evansville and Valparaiso's 79-68 loss to Drake.
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