Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Northern Iowa Panthers vs Murray State Racers

Preview · updated September 13, 2026 · 2025–26 season

Northern Iowa Panthers

Panthers

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— home · — away

2nd in mvc

Head coach Bobbi Petersen

Murray State Racers

Racers

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— home · — away

8th in ovc

Head coach Tristyn Krzos

Storylines

Momentum — UNI took the last meeting by 3 and can build on it.
Series edge — UNI owns the recent series 3-0.

Stakes2nd in mvc

Players to watch

UNI

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MUR

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Team comparison · per game

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Series & head-to-head

Series (ESPN era)UNI leads series 3-0 (since 2023-24)

Last meetingNov 15, 2025: MUR 0 — UNI 3 (W: UNI)

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