Friday, November 25
Phoenix, Ariz.
3 p.m.
University of Northern Iowa
vs
Idaho
UNI Prepped For Grand Canyon Thanksgiving Tournament
11/24/2016 9:49:00 AM | Women's Basketball
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Game 5 vs. Idaho
When: Friday, Nov. 25
Time: 3 p.m. CT
Place: GCU Arena (Phoenix, Ariz.)
Live Stats: www.statbroadcast.com
Game 6 vs. Denver
When: Saturday, Nov. 26
Time: 2 p.m. CT
Place: GCU Arena (Phoenix, Ariz.)
Live Stats: www.statbroadcast.com
The Basics: The University of Northern Iowa women's basketball program heads to warmer weather as they play in the Grand Canyon Thanksgiving Tournament, Nov. 25-26. UNI takes on Idaho first on Nov. 25 at 3 p.m. CT followed by a battle against Denver on Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. CT.
The Series: Both of UNI's opponents in the Grand Canyon Thanksgiving Tournament are new foes with the Panthers having never faced off against the Vandals or University of Denver.
Five Facts:
• UNI ranks first in the Missouri Valley Conference in three-point field goals made (22), averaging 7.3 per game.
• UNI is taking care of the ball on both ends of the court, ranking second in the Valley in scoring offense (69.7) and fourth in scoring defense (65.0).
• UNI is ranked No. 18 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25.
• UNI was named to the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Honor Roll for the 2015-16 season, earning the eighth best GPA in NCAA Division I Women's Basketball.
It was 13th season UNI has been ranked in the top-15.
• Head coach Tanya Warren holds an overall record of 164-132 in her 10th season at UNI.
Panthers by the Numbers:
• Six post-season appearances in the last seven years.
• 24 wins in 2015-16, second most in program history.
• 35 games played in 2015-16, a school record.
• Seven consecutive seasons with 17+ wins.
• 113 wins when holding opponents to 60 points or less in the Warren era.
• 13 seasons ranked in the top-15 in the NCAA in team GPA.
• 94 wins inside the McLeod Center.
Tickets: Fans can purchase single-game or season tickets through the UNI Athletics ticket office by calling 319-273-4849 or visiting in the UNITIX website.
How to Tune In: There will be no live stream or radio during the tournament this week, but fans can follow along with live stats at www.statbroadcast.com.
Follow the Panthers Online: UNI fans can get all their Panther news and notes on www.UNIPanthers.com. Fans can also access UNI on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/UNIAthletics and Twitter at
@UNIAthletics. UNI Women's Basketball also has individual accounts:
Facebook: Search - UNI Women's Basketball
Twitter: @UNIPantherWBB
Instagram: @UNIPantherWBB
Join us at Pepper's: UNI will host a weekly press luncheon at Pepper's in Cedar Falls on Mondays at noon. All of the in-season head coaches will address the media with a weekly recap/preview of their team and then will be open to questions. All media and fans are welcome to attend.
Panthers vs. The Big Sky: UNI is 6-4 all-time against the current members of the Big Sky, having only played four teams out of the 12 league members. Â
Panthers vs. The Summit League: UNI has faced off against six of the nine teams currently in the Summit League, adding Denver to the list after Nov. 26. The Panthers have an overall record of 29-31 against the current members of the Summit League and 12-11 record under the direction of Tanya Warren.
Leading Scorer: Madison Weekly scored 20 points against Oklahoma State (11/23), her 22nd career-game to reach the 20-point mark.
First Time Out: Rose Simon-Ressler scored her first collegiate points against Oklahoma State (11/23), adding five to UNI's total.
From the Stripe: True freshman Abby Gerrits scored seven points against the Cowgirls (11/23), including going 3-for-4 from the charity stripe.
Closing on 100: Senior Madison Weekly has played in a career 96 games for the Panthers. Through four games in 2016-17, Weekly has moved up on the career all-times lists at UNI.
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Game 5 vs. Idaho
When: Friday, Nov. 25
Time: 3 p.m. CT
Place: GCU Arena (Phoenix, Ariz.)
Live Stats: www.statbroadcast.com
Game 6 vs. Denver
When: Saturday, Nov. 26
Time: 2 p.m. CT
Place: GCU Arena (Phoenix, Ariz.)
Live Stats: www.statbroadcast.com
The Basics: The University of Northern Iowa women's basketball program heads to warmer weather as they play in the Grand Canyon Thanksgiving Tournament, Nov. 25-26. UNI takes on Idaho first on Nov. 25 at 3 p.m. CT followed by a battle against Denver on Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. CT.
The Series: Both of UNI's opponents in the Grand Canyon Thanksgiving Tournament are new foes with the Panthers having never faced off against the Vandals or University of Denver.
Five Facts:
• UNI ranks first in the Missouri Valley Conference in three-point field goals made (22), averaging 7.3 per game.
• UNI is taking care of the ball on both ends of the court, ranking second in the Valley in scoring offense (69.7) and fourth in scoring defense (65.0).
• UNI is ranked No. 18 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25.
• UNI was named to the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Honor Roll for the 2015-16 season, earning the eighth best GPA in NCAA Division I Women's Basketball.
It was 13th season UNI has been ranked in the top-15.
• Head coach Tanya Warren holds an overall record of 164-132 in her 10th season at UNI.
Panthers by the Numbers:
• Six post-season appearances in the last seven years.
• 24 wins in 2015-16, second most in program history.
• 35 games played in 2015-16, a school record.
• Seven consecutive seasons with 17+ wins.
• 113 wins when holding opponents to 60 points or less in the Warren era.
• 13 seasons ranked in the top-15 in the NCAA in team GPA.
• 94 wins inside the McLeod Center.
Tickets: Fans can purchase single-game or season tickets through the UNI Athletics ticket office by calling 319-273-4849 or visiting in the UNITIX website.
How to Tune In: There will be no live stream or radio during the tournament this week, but fans can follow along with live stats at www.statbroadcast.com.
Follow the Panthers Online: UNI fans can get all their Panther news and notes on www.UNIPanthers.com. Fans can also access UNI on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/UNIAthletics and Twitter at
@UNIAthletics. UNI Women's Basketball also has individual accounts:
Facebook: Search - UNI Women's Basketball
Twitter: @UNIPantherWBB
Instagram: @UNIPantherWBB
Join us at Pepper's: UNI will host a weekly press luncheon at Pepper's in Cedar Falls on Mondays at noon. All of the in-season head coaches will address the media with a weekly recap/preview of their team and then will be open to questions. All media and fans are welcome to attend.
Panthers vs. The Big Sky: UNI is 6-4 all-time against the current members of the Big Sky, having only played four teams out of the 12 league members. Â
Panthers vs. The Summit League: UNI has faced off against six of the nine teams currently in the Summit League, adding Denver to the list after Nov. 26. The Panthers have an overall record of 29-31 against the current members of the Summit League and 12-11 record under the direction of Tanya Warren.
Leading Scorer: Madison Weekly scored 20 points against Oklahoma State (11/23), her 22nd career-game to reach the 20-point mark.
First Time Out: Rose Simon-Ressler scored her first collegiate points against Oklahoma State (11/23), adding five to UNI's total.
From the Stripe: True freshman Abby Gerrits scored seven points against the Cowgirls (11/23), including going 3-for-4 from the charity stripe.
Closing on 100: Senior Madison Weekly has played in a career 96 games for the Panthers. Through four games in 2016-17, Weekly has moved up on the career all-times lists at UNI.
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