Northern Iowa defeats Evansville in Missouri Valley Tournament

Panthers led by Trey Campbell's 23 points in 68-59 win

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Northern Iowa Panthers defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 68-59 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Trey Campbell led the Panthers with 23 points in the victory.

Why it matters

The Missouri Valley Conference Tournament is a key event for college basketball teams looking to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. This win keeps Northern Iowa's postseason hopes alive as they look to make a deep run in the conference tournament.

The details

Northern Iowa was led by Trey Campbell, who scored 23 points in the game. The Panthers were able to pull away from Evansville in the second half to secure the 68-59 victory and advance in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.

  • The game took place on March 6, 2026 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.

The players

Trey Campbell

The leading scorer for the Northern Iowa Panthers, who had 23 points in the win.

Northern Iowa Panthers

The college basketball team that defeated Evansville in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.

Evansville Purple Aces

The college basketball team that lost to Northern Iowa in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.

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What’s next

Northern Iowa will advance to the next round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament as they continue their pursuit of an NCAA Tournament berth.

The takeaway

This win keeps Northern Iowa's postseason hopes alive as they look to make a deep run in the competitive Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.