Northern Iowa at Creighton

Made-for wins early this season saw the Blue Jays at 9-1, but the going has gotten much tougher and the Jays are just 6-5 in their last 11, including losses in three of their last four. The biggest problem has been off the glass where the Jays haven't out-rebounded any of the last four opponents and needed 52% shooting, and 57% from three-point range, to win at home against Wichita State. The Panthers are playing their best basketball of the season, with four in the win column in their last five. Narrow losses at MVC heavy weights Drake (four points) and Illinois State (five points) show that the Panthers can compete in hostile environments against better teams. Panther seniors have their last chance to log a win over the Blue Jays, as the four-year players are now 0-7 SU. Northern Iowa defends with the best of them allowing just 37% FG shooting against them, good for 7th in the NCAA. Panthers convert freebies at 74% and should stay close here.