Photo by David K Purdy/Getty Images It was bound to happen eventually. The No. 7 Northern Iowa Panthers have personnel test positive for COVID-19, and will forfeit their quarterfinal game against the No. 2 Drake Bulldogs in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in St. Louis. The news was first reported by Jeff Goodman of Stadium. Drake moves onto the semis and will play the Valpo-Missouri State winner tomorrow. https://t.co/DCNVMwol0S— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) March 5, 2021 “UNI and other institutions ultimately relied on Conference policies that have been in place all season and were thought to be applicable here at the tournament. It should be noted UNI followed those procedures during their participation in the event,” said Commissioner Doug Elgin.