Jason Shelley connected with Naveon Mitchell for a 55-yard touchdown pass with :58 left to lift Missouri State over UNI on Saturday in Springfield. UNI rallied from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to tie the game but the Bears came up with the last big play.

Jason Shelley threw for 320 yards and that final score to lead Missouri State to their 7th win of the season. The Bears improved to 7-3.

Theo Day threw for 238 yards and two fourth quarter touchdowns to Deion McShane. UNI falls to 5-5 on the season.

Next up for the Panthers is a home game against Western Illinois next Saturday at 1:00 p.m.