The UNI men’s basketball team dropped to 0-2 on the season Thursday night with a 71-57 home loss to Vermont. The Panthers trailed by four at halftime and were outscored 38-28 in the 2nd half.

AJ Green score 19 points to lead the Panthers scoring. Austin Phyfe and Noah Carter each added 11 points.

Next up for the Panthers is a home game against Dubuque on Sunday.