Preview: Northern Iowa Panthers at Murray State Racers MURRAY, Ky. (Interstat) — A key Missouri Valley Conference rematch awaits Monday night as the Murray State Racers host the Northern Iowa Panthers at the CFSB Center. The Racers (18-7, 5-5 MVC), looking to solidify their conference standing, seek revenge for a 76-81 home loss to the Panthers on Jan. 24. Murray State enters on a high note after a 91-81 road victory at Southern Illinois last Friday, powered by 17 points from guard Roman Domon. Domon, a player to watch for the Racers, torched Northern Iowa for 29 points in the first meeting. He has averaged 17.4 points over his last five games. The visiting Panthers (15-9, 6-4) aim to complete the regular-season sweep and strengthen their own league position. They are coming off a defensive-minded 61-49 win over Bradley, where Ben Schwieger led the way with 15 points. Schwieger, Northern Iowa’s standout forward, is averaging 12.4 points and 4.4 rebounds over his last seven contests. He recorded a triple-double (10 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists) in a win over Evansville on Jan. 31. This matchup features contrasting recent trajectories. Murray State has won two straight after enduring a four-game skid in late January, which included the loss at Northern Iowa. The Panthers have been inconsistent, alternating wins and losses over their past six games, but have shown resilience on the road earlier this season. The game will hinge on containment. Northern Iowa’s defense, which held Bradley to 49 points, must find an answer for Domon’s scoring burst. Conversely, Murray State will need to disrupt Schwieger’s all-around game and improve upon a defensive effort that allowed 81 points to the Panthers in January. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST Monday. The Racers’ next game is at Indiana State on Thursday, while the Panthers travel to Belmont on Feb. 12.