As defense steps back, ISU’s Kent steps up

Jan. 9—Northern Iowa's defenders essentially dared Jayson Kent to shoot a 3-pointer with 3,891 mostly UNI fans watching. The Panthers used the same tactic, even when Kent was simply near the arc in 2-point range. So Kent shot, again and again. He sank 3 of 7 3-pointers and 5 of 6 2-point shots, as well as 5 of 7 free throws to finish Sunday's Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball game …