Friday, February 26
Cedar Falls, Iowa
7 p.m.
University of Northern Iowa
vs
Bradley
UNI Ready For Bradley Friday, Loyola For Senior Day Sunday
2/24/2016 11:38:00 AM | Women's Basketball
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Game 26 vs. Bradley (Friday, Feb. 26)
Time: 7 p.m. CT
Place: Cedar Falls, Iowa (McLeod Center)
Live Stats: www.uni.statbroadcast.com
TV: ESPN3
Game 27 vs. Loyola | Senior Day (Sunday, Feb. 28)
Time: 2 p.m. CT
Place: Cedar Falls, Iowa (McLeod Center)
Live Stats: www.uni.statbroadcast.com
TV: ESPN3
The Basics: The University of Northern Iowa women's basketball team is set to host its final home games of the regular season when they take on Bradley (Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m.) and Loyola (Sunday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m.), with Sunday being Senior Day.
The Series: UNI is one game away from tying the all-time series against the Braves, with Bradley holding a one-game lead at 34-33. UNI is on a seven-game winning streak in the series, with Tanya Warren holding a 15-4 record against the team from Peoria. The Panthers lead the series against Loyola, 4-3 with Loyola claiming a win over the Panthers this season. Loyola joined the league in 2013-14.
Panther Quick Hits:
• The Panthers enter the game ranked No. 3 in NCAA Division I basketball in fewest turnovers and No. 5 in turnovers per game, averaging 11.4.
• Sharnae Lamar is currently ranked No. 8 in NCAA Division I basketball and No. 1 in the MVC in assist/turnover ratio.
• Head Coach Tanya Warren picked up her 150th career win on Sunday, Jan. 31 against Bradley.
• The Panthers have won 17 or more games in six consecutive seasons.
• UNI made its fifth post-season appearance during the 2014-15 season, playing in the first round of the WNIT. It marked the fifth time out of the last six seasons UNI has played in a post-season tournament.
• The UNI women's basketball program is currently 89-46 inside the McLeod Center.
How to Watch and Listen: Fans will be able to follow along with the action against Bradley and Loyola with Chris Kleinhans-Schulz calling the action on 1540 KXEL (Panther Sports Network). Fans can also access the game live on ESPN3.
Tickets: Season and single-game tickets are available for all of UNI's home games this season through UNITix. For more information, call 319-273-4TIX (4849).
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.
Line Game: UNI jumped into the top-30 in NCAA Division I basketball in free throw percentage, ranking No. 28. UNI is shooting 74.7-percent from the line through 25 games, putting them first in the conference. The Panthers are led by junior Madison Weekly who is shooting 81.8-percent from the charity stripe, sitting at No. 2 in the conference.
Defense is Offense: UNI is currently ranked first in the MVC in scoring defense, holding teams to just 58.8 points per game. The number also ranks No. 4 all-time at UNI in team season records.
Top of the Charts: UNI took over sole possession of first place in the MVC with its 85-74 win over Drake (2/19). It was UNI's largest margin of victory over its in-state rival since 2011 when the Panthers beat the Bulldogs, 74-55 (2/12/11). Four of the last six games against Drake have been decided by six points of less.
Points for More: Prior to UNI's game against Drake (2/19), head coach Tanya Warren announced that she would donate $25 for every made three-pointer the Panthers shot against the Bulldogs. It is the fifth consecutive season that Warren has upheld the tradition for UNI's Pink Game. UNI knocked down eight threes against Drake, totaling $200 for cancer research. UNI has now had 14 games this season with eight-or-more treys made.
Low Scores: UNI held Drake (2/19) to just seven points in the first quarter. It was the lowest quarter point total this season for the Bulldogs.
Sorenson for Three: Amber Sorenson finished the game against Drake (2/19) with four made three-pointers, giving her 207 in her career to rank second all-time at UNI. She passed Nicole Clausen (2006-10) who had 206.
UNI's All-Time Three Shooters
265Â Â Â Jacqui Kalin (2007-13)
207Â Â Â Amber Sorenson (2011-Present)
206Â Â Â Nicole Clausen (2006-10)
203Â Â Â Nadine Brandt (1997-02)
200Â Â Â Emily Berry (2001-05)
166Â Â Â Madison Weekly (2013-Present)
154Â Â Â Katelin Oney (2008-12)
151Â Â Â Kary Dawson (1997-01)
135Â Â Â Traci Ollendieck (2004-08)
125Â Â Â Amy Swisher (2000-04)
Passing Plays: With her eight assists against Drake (2/19), Sharnae Lamar moved into third all-time at UNI in season assists with 140 through 25 games. She is averaging 5.6 per game, also ranking her third in season assist average. Â
Drake to Drake: From UNI's first game against Drake (1/24) to UNI's regular season sweep over the Bulldogs (2/19), the Panthers have been playing some of their best basketball. Over the last eight games, Madison Weekly is averaging 20.5 points per game while Sharnae Lamar is averaging 6.9 assists. The Panthers as a whole are averaging 68 points per game over the last eight
Keitel at the Shot: Senior Jen Keitel has shot over 50-percent from the field in five straight games for the Panthers, giving her a season average of 48-percent. She is ranked No. 6 in the MVC in field goal percentage and No. 10 all-time at UNI in career field goal percentage (.488).
Good Neighbor: Senior guard Stephanie Davison will has been selected to receive the MVC Allstate Good Neighbord Award. The award is given to 10 student-athletes in each season (fall, winter, spring) to honor achievements of exceptional student-athletes. Athletes must be in a good academic standing, must demonstrate good citizenship and good sportsmanship along with participating in community service.
Winning Nature: The 2014-15 season marked the sixth straight season the Panthers have won 17 or more games. It is the 13th season since the women's basketball program joined NCAA Division I basketball in 1982 that UNI has achieved the mark.
17+ Win Seasons
1982-83: J.D. Anderson, 17-11
1998-99: Tony DiCecco, 19-8
2000-01: Tony DiCecco, 18-11
2002-03: Tony DiCecco, 18-12
2004-05: Tony DiCecco, 20-11
2005-06: Tony DiCecco, 19-11
2006-07: Tony DiCecco, 17-13
2009-10: Tanya Warren, 17-16
2010-11: Tanya Warren, 27-6
2011-12: Tanya Warren, 19-15
2012-13: Tanya Warren, 17-17
2013-14: Tanya Warren, 17-13
2014-15: Tanya Warren, 17-15
Valley on ESPN3: ESPN and the MVC have announced a 10-year extension to their current media rights agreement that will provide increased coverage of conference events across ESPN platforms through the 2023-24 academic year. As part of the deal, ESPN, the MVC and its 10 member institutions will work jointly to develop in-house production capabilities at each campus that will provide significant national coverage for multiple sports on ESPN3 and hands-on educational opportunities for students. As a result, ESPN3 will showcase a minimum of 820 events a year (a minimum of 70 men's basketball) in the final six years of the agreement.
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Game 26 vs. Bradley (Friday, Feb. 26)
Time: 7 p.m. CT
Place: Cedar Falls, Iowa (McLeod Center)
Live Stats: www.uni.statbroadcast.com
TV: ESPN3
Game 27 vs. Loyola | Senior Day (Sunday, Feb. 28)
Time: 2 p.m. CT
Place: Cedar Falls, Iowa (McLeod Center)
Live Stats: www.uni.statbroadcast.com
TV: ESPN3
The Basics: The University of Northern Iowa women's basketball team is set to host its final home games of the regular season when they take on Bradley (Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m.) and Loyola (Sunday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m.), with Sunday being Senior Day.
The Series: UNI is one game away from tying the all-time series against the Braves, with Bradley holding a one-game lead at 34-33. UNI is on a seven-game winning streak in the series, with Tanya Warren holding a 15-4 record against the team from Peoria. The Panthers lead the series against Loyola, 4-3 with Loyola claiming a win over the Panthers this season. Loyola joined the league in 2013-14.
Panther Quick Hits:
• The Panthers enter the game ranked No. 3 in NCAA Division I basketball in fewest turnovers and No. 5 in turnovers per game, averaging 11.4.
• Sharnae Lamar is currently ranked No. 8 in NCAA Division I basketball and No. 1 in the MVC in assist/turnover ratio.
• Head Coach Tanya Warren picked up her 150th career win on Sunday, Jan. 31 against Bradley.
• The Panthers have won 17 or more games in six consecutive seasons.
• UNI made its fifth post-season appearance during the 2014-15 season, playing in the first round of the WNIT. It marked the fifth time out of the last six seasons UNI has played in a post-season tournament.
• The UNI women's basketball program is currently 89-46 inside the McLeod Center.
How to Watch and Listen: Fans will be able to follow along with the action against Bradley and Loyola with Chris Kleinhans-Schulz calling the action on 1540 KXEL (Panther Sports Network). Fans can also access the game live on ESPN3.
Tickets: Season and single-game tickets are available for all of UNI's home games this season through UNITix. For more information, call 319-273-4TIX (4849).
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.
Line Game: UNI jumped into the top-30 in NCAA Division I basketball in free throw percentage, ranking No. 28. UNI is shooting 74.7-percent from the line through 25 games, putting them first in the conference. The Panthers are led by junior Madison Weekly who is shooting 81.8-percent from the charity stripe, sitting at No. 2 in the conference.
Defense is Offense: UNI is currently ranked first in the MVC in scoring defense, holding teams to just 58.8 points per game. The number also ranks No. 4 all-time at UNI in team season records.
Top of the Charts: UNI took over sole possession of first place in the MVC with its 85-74 win over Drake (2/19). It was UNI's largest margin of victory over its in-state rival since 2011 when the Panthers beat the Bulldogs, 74-55 (2/12/11). Four of the last six games against Drake have been decided by six points of less.
Points for More: Prior to UNI's game against Drake (2/19), head coach Tanya Warren announced that she would donate $25 for every made three-pointer the Panthers shot against the Bulldogs. It is the fifth consecutive season that Warren has upheld the tradition for UNI's Pink Game. UNI knocked down eight threes against Drake, totaling $200 for cancer research. UNI has now had 14 games this season with eight-or-more treys made.
Low Scores: UNI held Drake (2/19) to just seven points in the first quarter. It was the lowest quarter point total this season for the Bulldogs.
Sorenson for Three: Amber Sorenson finished the game against Drake (2/19) with four made three-pointers, giving her 207 in her career to rank second all-time at UNI. She passed Nicole Clausen (2006-10) who had 206.
UNI's All-Time Three Shooters
265Â Â Â Jacqui Kalin (2007-13)
207Â Â Â Amber Sorenson (2011-Present)
206Â Â Â Nicole Clausen (2006-10)
203Â Â Â Nadine Brandt (1997-02)
200Â Â Â Emily Berry (2001-05)
166Â Â Â Madison Weekly (2013-Present)
154Â Â Â Katelin Oney (2008-12)
151Â Â Â Kary Dawson (1997-01)
135Â Â Â Traci Ollendieck (2004-08)
125Â Â Â Amy Swisher (2000-04)
Passing Plays: With her eight assists against Drake (2/19), Sharnae Lamar moved into third all-time at UNI in season assists with 140 through 25 games. She is averaging 5.6 per game, also ranking her third in season assist average. Â
Drake to Drake: From UNI's first game against Drake (1/24) to UNI's regular season sweep over the Bulldogs (2/19), the Panthers have been playing some of their best basketball. Over the last eight games, Madison Weekly is averaging 20.5 points per game while Sharnae Lamar is averaging 6.9 assists. The Panthers as a whole are averaging 68 points per game over the last eight
Keitel at the Shot: Senior Jen Keitel has shot over 50-percent from the field in five straight games for the Panthers, giving her a season average of 48-percent. She is ranked No. 6 in the MVC in field goal percentage and No. 10 all-time at UNI in career field goal percentage (.488).
Good Neighbor: Senior guard Stephanie Davison will has been selected to receive the MVC Allstate Good Neighbord Award. The award is given to 10 student-athletes in each season (fall, winter, spring) to honor achievements of exceptional student-athletes. Athletes must be in a good academic standing, must demonstrate good citizenship and good sportsmanship along with participating in community service.
Winning Nature: The 2014-15 season marked the sixth straight season the Panthers have won 17 or more games. It is the 13th season since the women's basketball program joined NCAA Division I basketball in 1982 that UNI has achieved the mark.
17+ Win Seasons
1982-83: J.D. Anderson, 17-11
1998-99: Tony DiCecco, 19-8
2000-01: Tony DiCecco, 18-11
2002-03: Tony DiCecco, 18-12
2004-05: Tony DiCecco, 20-11
2005-06: Tony DiCecco, 19-11
2006-07: Tony DiCecco, 17-13
2009-10: Tanya Warren, 17-16
2010-11: Tanya Warren, 27-6
2011-12: Tanya Warren, 19-15
2012-13: Tanya Warren, 17-17
2013-14: Tanya Warren, 17-13
2014-15: Tanya Warren, 17-15
Valley on ESPN3: ESPN and the MVC have announced a 10-year extension to their current media rights agreement that will provide increased coverage of conference events across ESPN platforms through the 2023-24 academic year. As part of the deal, ESPN, the MVC and its 10 member institutions will work jointly to develop in-house production capabilities at each campus that will provide significant national coverage for multiple sports on ESPN3 and hands-on educational opportunities for students. As a result, ESPN3 will showcase a minimum of 820 events a year (a minimum of 70 men's basketball) in the final six years of the agreement.
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