March 6, 2016: Northern Iowa Panthers forward Klint Carlson (2) lifts the championship trophy during a NCAA Basketball game between the Northern Iowa Panthers and the Evansville Purple Aces during the Missouri Valley Conference Championship. Northern Iowa defeated Evansville 56-54 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Tim Spyers/Icon Sportswire)
March 6, 2016: Northern Iowa Panthers guard Wes Washpun (11) lifts the championship trophy and smiles to the crowd during a NCAA Basketball game between the Northern Iowa Panthers and the Evansville Purple Aces during the Missouri Valley Conference Championship. Northern Iowa defeated Evansville 56-54 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Tim Spyers/Icon Sportswire)
March 6, 2016: Members of the Northern Iowa Panthers with the championship trophy during a NCAA Basketball game between the Northern Iowa Panthers and the Evansville Purple Aces during the Missouri Valley Conference Championship. Northern Iowa defeated Evansville 56-54 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Tim Spyers/Icon Sportswire)