The Panthers returned to the practice floor Tuesday, as they get set for next week’s start of the NIT. UNI lost to Loyola in the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Tournament but gets an automatic spot in the field after winning the regular season title. UNI coach Ben Jacobson…

The pairings will be announced Sunday night and Jacobson expects the Panthers to open on the road.

Jacobson says the Panthers will have a normal week of practice to get ready.