Northern Iowa bids for a sixth consecutive victory when the Panthers visit Missouri Valley leader, the Illinois State Redbirds, tonight (Wednesday night). Junior forward Klint Carlson led the Panthers with 17 points in Saturday”s win at Drake and says defense has been the key. UNI coach Ben Jacobson says it will take a big defensive effort against an Illinois State team that is 10-0 in the Valley. UNI is 5-5 in the Valley. Tip-off at Redbird Area in Normal, IL, is 8-p.m.