EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Interstat) — A Missouri Valley Conference rematch with revenge on its mind awaits when the Northern Iowa Panthers visit the Evansville Purple Aces in women’s basketball on Saturday. The Panthers (13-12, 7-7 MVC) arrive at Ford Center looking to avenge a 68-65 home loss to Evansville just four weeks ago, on Jan. 25. That result is a focal point for Northern Iowa, which has since gone 4-3, including a dominant 77-48 road win at Southern Illinois on Thursday. In that victory, Jenna Twedt scored 27 points, continuing her streak as the Panthers’ offensive catalyst. Over her last eight games, the guard is averaging 19.6 points, highlighted by a 30-point performance in the first meeting with Evansville. The Purple Aces (6-20, 4-10), however, have proven they can compete with the Panthers. Guard Camryn Runner was instrumental in the January upset, finishing with 17 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and two blocks. Runner remains Evansville’s engine, coming off a 26-point, eight-assist effort in a loss to Illinois State on Feb. 15. She averages a near triple-double over her last seven contests. Despite Evansville’s record, its conference play has featured narrow defeats, including four losses by five points or fewer since late January. The Aces’ only win in that stretch was an 83-59 rout of Valparaiso on Feb. 5, a game where Runner posted 22 points and 10 assists. Northern Iowa’s consistency has been an issue, following its 29-point win with a 22-point loss to Bradley earlier this month. Containing Runner and improving defensive intensity will be key for the Panthers to sweep the Indiana road trip. Tip-off is set for Saturday afternoon at Ford Center. The Panthers host Valparaiso next Thursday, while Evansville prepares to face Drake the same night.