CEDAR FALLS, Iowa-Northern Iowa's Jeremy Morgan didn't score in the first half.
He more than made up for that in the second half, however, in leading Northern Iowa past UND 78-70 on Saturday night.
Morgan scored 38 points-all in the second half-to lead the Panthers, coached by former UND player and assistant coach Ben Jacobson.
UND led for a major portion of the game but the Panthers gained control down the stretch.
The Fighting Hawks were led by Quinton Hooker's 22 points. Carson Shanks added 17 points while Conner Avants added 12 and Geno Crandall 10.
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UND led 33-29 at halftime.
UND connected on 29 of 59 from the field for 49 percent while the Panthers shot 47 percent.
The big difference came at the free-throw line where UNI made 24 of 35 attempts. UND shot only 9 free throws, making 6. The Hawks were called for 30 fouls compared to 16 for UNI.
UND dropped to 5-3 while Northern Iowa improved to 5-4.
UND next will play North Dakota State on Friday night at The Betty.
