LaRavia, Key lead Indiana State to 67-64 upset of UNI
Jake LaRavia had 18 points and seven rebounds and Tyreke Key had 18 points and six rebounds as Indiana State held off Northern Iowa 67-64 on Thursday night.
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2020 Schedule
22-5, 1st in MVC
- 11/5W 58-53
- 11/9W 64-54
- 11/13W 67-55
- 11/16W 77-72
- 11/19W 87-67
- 11/20CRNW 88-66
- 11/26L 60-55
- 11/27W 78-72
- 12/2LUTW 110-51
- 12/1024W 79-76
- 12/12W 82-58
- 12/22W 88-80
- 12/31L 76-70
- 1/4W 69-64
- 1/7W 68-60
- 1/11W 80-57
- 1/15W 88-78
- 1/18W 86-71
- 1/22L 68-66
- 1/26W 67-62
- 1/29W 95-66
- 2/1W 80-68
- 2/5W 63-51
- 2/8W 83-73
- 2/12W 71-63
- 2/15L 82-73
- 2/20L 67-64
- 2/23h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 2/26h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 2/29h:mm a z, US/Eastern
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Green scores 27 to lift N. Iowa over Missouri St. 95-66
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S. Illinois holds off N. Iowa for a 68-66 win
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Green's 25 points leads Northern Iowa over Bradley 86-71
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Green has 28 to lift Northern Iowa past Missouri State 80-57
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2019-20 MVC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Iowa | 11-4 | - | 22-5 |
| Loyola Chicago | 11-4 | - | 19-9 |
| Bradley | 10-5 | 1 | 19-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-5 | 1 | 16-12 |
| Drake | 8-7 | 3 | 18-10 |
| Indiana State | 8-7 | 3 | 15-11 |
| Valparaiso | 7-8 | 4 | 14-14 |
| Missouri State | 7-8 | 4 | 13-15 |
| Illinois State | 3-12 | 8 | 8-19 |
| Evansville | 0-15 | 11 | 9-19 |
Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game76.162nd
Rebounds Per Game37.3128th
Assists Per Game12.3281st
Points Allowed65.675th
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 5-8 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 8 |