Michael Duax help power UNI to a 78-72 win over Illinois-Chicago on Saturday. Duax had a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Panthers outscored the Flames 47-34 in the second half to grab the win.

Bowen Born added 18 points and Tytan Anderson poured in 17 points for the Panthers.

UNI improved to 11-9 on the season and 7-3 in Valley play. UNI will host Valparaiso on Wednesday.