(Radio Iowa) Northern Iowa coach Ben Jacobson says Noah Carter will remain the starter at center tonight (Tuesday night), when the Panthers host Indiana State. Junior center Austin Phyfe is still dealing with the long term effects of COVID and his playing time has been limited.

Jacobson says Phyfe’s minutes have varied from game to game.

The Panthers are riding a three game winning streak and Jacobson credits improved defense.

Jacobson says three point defense has made strides since the Panthers lost twice in Hawaii.

Indiana State has not played since January second due to a COVID pause and coach Josh Schertz says they will have a limited number of players.

Schertz says the Sycamores will be limited to seven players.

Schertz says with a short bench the Sycamores will be challenged on defense.