Northern Iowa and Ben Jacobson agree to 10-year extension

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In this March 21, 2015, file photo, Northern Iowa head coach Ben Jacobson speaks during a news conference for an NCAA college basketball tournament third round game in Seattle. Ben Jacobson has agreed to stay with the Panthers for another decade. Northern Iowa spokesman Colin McDonough says Jacobson and the school have agreed to a contract extension through 2024-25. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

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Northern Iowa head coach Ben Jacobson reacts to a call in favor of Louisville in the second half of an NCAA tournament college basketball game in the Round of 32 in Seattle, Sunday, March 22, 2015. Louisville won 66-53. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Northern Iowa coach Ben Jacobson has agreed to stay with the Panthers for another decade.

Northern Iowa spokesman Colin McDonough says Jacobson and the school have agreed to a contract extension through 2024-25.

McDonough says further details on Jacobson’s new contract will be available later this week.

Jacobson has been at Northern Iowa for nine seasons. He led the Panthers to a school-record 31 wins and the Missouri Valley tournament title this past season.

Jacobson is 197-104 with the Panthers, who have finished among the top three of the Valley in five of the last six years.