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Panthers Edge Stephen F. Austin in OT

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November 19th, 2014 by Jim Field

Paul Jesperson’s put back with :39.7 left in overtime gave Northern Iowa a 79-77 road win over Stephen F. Austin Tuesday night, snapping the Lumberjacks’ 34 game home winning streak.

Five players scored in double figures for the Panthers (2-0) led by Marvin Singleton with 15.

UNI had to rally from eight points down in the second half, and Deon Mitchell’s three pointer with :50.8 left tied the game at 70-70 and sent it to overtime.