University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Friday, March 4
St. Louis, Mo.
2:30 p.m.
University of Northern Iowa
vs
Southern Illinois
UNI, SIU Set For Quarterfinal Matchup in St Louis
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Southern Illinois (22-9, 11-7) vs. UNI (19-12, 11-7) | LIVE VIDEO | LIVE AUDIO | LIVE STATS
Fri., March 4, 2016 • 2:30 p.m. (CT)
St. Louis, Mo. • Scottrade Center (20,948)
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Television
MVC TV
   Play-by-Play: John Rooney
   Analyst: Rich Zvosec
Clearances: Fox Sports Midwest, Fox Sports Indiana, Fox Sports Kansas City, Comcast SportsNet Chicago
ESPN3 (outside of states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri)
Radio
Panther Sports Network
   Play-by-Play: Gary Rima
   Analyst: Kevin Boyle
Flagship - NewsTalk 1540-AM KXEL
On the Web - UNIPanthers.com, TuneIn
Live Stats
UNI.Statbroadcast.com
OPENING TIP
• UNI (19-12, 11-7 MVC) earned the No. 4 seed for the 2016 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.Â
• UNI will take on No. 5 seed Southern Illinois (22-9, 11-7 MVC) in a quarterfinal matchup Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Scottrade Center.
• UNI has captured four MVC Tournament titles since joining the league in the 1991-92 season. UNI won the MVC Tournament in 2004, 2009, 2010 and 2015.
• UNI head coach Ben Jacobson is tied with Greg McDermott (UNI/Creighton) and Rich Herrin (SIU) for the second-most MVC Tournament titles won by a head coach with three.
• Over the last 10 games in MVC play, UNI owns the league's best record at 9-1.
• UNI ranks No. 2 in the nation in fewest fouls per game (15.2).
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• UNI ranks No. 9 in the country in fewest turnovers per game (10.0).
• UNI ranks No. 12 in the nation and leads the MVC in free throw percentage (.760).
• UNI is 18-4 when holding the opposition to 70 points or less.
• Junior guard Jeremy Morgan is the only player in the Missouri Valley Conference to lead his team in rebounding, steals and blocks.Â
• UNI is 3-0 against foes ranked in the AP Top 25 this season with victories over No. 1 North Carolina (71-67), No. 5 Iowa State (81-79) and No. 25 Wichita State (53-50).
• UNI has made at least one 3-pointer in 526 straight games – the longest active streak in the Missouri Valley Conference.
• The NCAA recognizes teams in the top-10 percent of the Academic Progress Report. The UNI men's basketball program is the only Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball school to be listed in the top 10 percent in each of the last three years.
TV INFO FOR FRIDAY'S MATCHUP
The UNI-Southern Illinois game on Friday will be broadcast on the Missouri Valley Conference TV Network. Tip is set for just after 2:30 p.m. (CT) at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo.
   John Rooney (play-by-play), Rich Zvosec (analyst) and Tom Ackerman (sideline) will call the contest.
   The game will be cleared on Fox Sports Midwest, Fox Sports Kansas City, Fox Sports Indiana and Comcast SportNet Chicago. It will also air live on ESPN3 (outside the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri).
ALL-TIME SERIES VS. SIU
SIU holds a 32-27 lead in the all-time series vs. UNI.
UNI VS SIU AT MVC TOURNEY
SIU is 4-1 against UNI in five previous meetings in the MVC Tournament.
   The teams have met twice in the MVC Tournament quarterfinals with each squad owning a victory in those matchups.
UNI vs. SIU at MVC Tournament
1994 - SIU 77, UNI 74 - Championship
1998 - SIU 91, UNI 72 - First Round
2006 - SIU 55, UNI 46 (OT) - Semifinal
2008 - UNI 54, SIU 49 - Quarterfinal
2014 - SIU 63, UNI 58 - Quarterfinal
UNI, SIU SPLIT SEASON SERIES
The teams split the season series with the home team winning each contest. SIU posted a 75-73 win over UNI at SIU Arena on Jan. 2. UNI notched a 67-58 victory over SIU in the McLeod Center on Jan. 31.
UNI AS 4 SEED AT ARCH MADNESS
The last time UNI was the No. 4 seed at the MVC Tournament came in the 2014 season.
   The only time the No. 4 seed has won the MVC Tournament came in 2000 when the Creighton Bluejays won the title.
   The No. 4 seed has reached the title game on five occasions – 1977 (West Texas State), 1984 (Creighton), 2000 (Creighton), 2012 (Illinois State) and 2015 (Illinois State).
UNI's Record By Seed in MVC Tourney
#1 - 6-0
#2 - 6-0
#3 - 0-2
#4 - 1-4
#5 - 2-3
#6 - 2-2
#7 - 1-5
#8 - 0-1
#9 - 0-1
#10 - 1-1
UNI vs. MVC Tourney Opponents
vs. Bradley - 3-2
vs. Creighton - 0-2
vs. Drake - 2-2
vs. Evansville - 2-0
vs. Illinois State - 4-6
vs. Indiana State - 1-1
vs. Loyola - 1-0
vs. Missouri State - 2-1
vs. Southern Illinois - 1-4
vs. Tulsa - 1-0
vs. Wichita State - 2-1
UNI IN THE 4-5 GAME
UNI has taken part in the No. 4 vs. No. 5 seeded game in seven previous MVC Tournaments. The Panthers are 2-5 in those matchups.
UNI's Results in No. 4 vs. No. 5 Games
1993 vs. #5 Drake - L, 63-59
1994 vs. #4 Illinois State - W, 84-70
1997 vs. #5 Evansville - W, 73-65
2005 vs. #5 Missouri State - L, 70-62
2007 vs. #4 Bradley - L, 51-48
2011 vs. #5 Creighton - L, 60-57
2014 vs. #4 Illinois State - L, 54-42
UNI ALL-TIME IN MVC TOURNEY
UNI has posted a record of 19-19 all-time in the MVC Tournament.
   UNI has captured four MVC Tournament titles since joining the league in the 1991-92 season. UNI won the MVC Tournament in 2004, 2009, 2010 and 2015.
   The Panthers have reached the MVC tournament championship on five occasions. The Panthers reached the final game in 1994 (lost to Southern Illinois), 2004 (beat Missouri State), 2009 (beat Illinois State), 2010 (beat Wichita State) and 2015 (beat Illinois State).
BACK TO BACK TITLES
UNI is looking to become the seventh league team to win back-to-back MVC Tournament titles. Creighton was the last MVC school to win back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013.
   UNI won consecutive MVC Tournament titles in 2009 and 2010.
COACH JAKE IN MVC TOURNEY
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson has posted a 10-6 mark in the MVC Tournament since taking over the head job in the 2006-07 season.
   With his next victory he would tie Nolan Richardson (Tulsa), Gregg Marshall (Wichita State) and Jim Molinari (Bradley) for the fifth-most wins in MVC Tournament history with 11. Dana Altman (Creighton) holds the all-time MVC Tournament wins mark with 21.
Overall   10-6
MVC Quarterfinals   4-5
MVC Semifinals   3-1
MVC Championship   3-0
COACHING TITLES
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson is tied with Greg McDermott (UNI/Creighton) and Rich Herrin (SIU) for the second-most MVC Tournament titles won by a head coach with three.
   Dana Altman (Creighton) holds the league record with six MVC Tournament crowns.
PANTHERS IN MVC TOURNEY SINCE '01
UNI has a 15-10 record (with four titles) at the MVC Tournament since Ben Jacobson arrived on staff in 2001-02.Â
   Prior to that, UNI owned a 4-9 mark all-time (with no titles) at the Valley Tournament.
DEFENSIVE IN ST. LOUIS
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson's teams average 59.8 points a contest in St. Louis while holding opponents to 55.1 points a game.Â
   The Panthers have scored more than 70 points three times (73 vs. Indiana State in 2009; 76 vs. Bradley in 2009; 71 vs. Bradley in 2015) in St. Louis.Â
   The Panthers have allowed more than 70 points once (73 vs. Illinois State in 2013) in that span.
   Both teams have not scored more than 70 points in any of Jacobson's 16 MVC Tournament games.Â
   UNI is 18-4 this season when holding to opposition 70 points or less.
ALL-MVC HONORS
Three members of the University of Northern Iowa men's basketball team have been named to the All-Missouri Valley Conference team.
   Senior Wes Washpun (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) earned second-team all-MVC honors after leading the Panthers in scoring (14.1) and assists (5.4). Washpun ranks second in the MVC in assists per game and needs 11 more assists to tie the UNI single-season record for assists.Â
   Senior Matt Bohannon (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) and junior Jeremy Morgan (Coralville, Iowa) earned honorable mention all-MVC status.   Â
   Bohannon leads the MVC in three-pointers made (89) and ranks second on the Panthers in scoring (12.4). Bohannon needs seven more made three-pointers to tie the UNI single-season record. Bohannon made three or more three-pointers in 20 games this season.
   Morgan is the only player in the league to lead his team in rebounding (161), steals (60) and blocks (24). Morgan ranks fourth on the Panther squad in scoring (10.2). He leads the MVC in steals per game (1.9). He ranks fifth in the MVC in field goal percentage (.474).Â
MORGAN TABBED TO ALL-DEFENSIVE SQUAD
Junior guard Jeremy Morgan also earned a spot on the MVC All-Defensive team.
   Morgan becomes the sixth different UNI Panther to earn a spot on the MVC's All-Defensive team.
UNI's All-Defensive Team Picks
Grant Stout – 2005, 2006
Kwadzo Ahelegbe - 2009, 2010, 2011
Adam Koch - 2010
Lucas O'Rear - 2011
Jeremy Morgan - 2016
CARLSON NABS ALL-BENCH TEAM STATUS
Sophomore forward Klint Carlson (Waverly, Iowa) was named to the MVC's All-Bench team as selected by the league's beat writers. Â Â Â
   Carlson came off the bench in all 28 of his appearances in the 2015-16 season. Carlson averaged 6.5 points per game with eight double-figure scoring contests. Carlson scored a career-high 15 points at North Dakota (Nov. 28). Carlson scored 12 points on two occasions in MVC play (vs. Bradley, at Wichita State).
UNI's All-Bench Team Selections
Lucas O'Rear – 2009, 2010
Chip Rank – 2012
Matt Bohannon – 2013
Nate Buss – 2014, 2015
Wes Washpun – 2015
Klint Carlson – 2016
KOCH EARNS MOST-IMPROVED NOD
Sophomore center Bennett Koch (Ashwaubenon, Wis.) earned a spot on the MVC's Most-Improved Team as chosen by the league's beat writers.
   Koch started all 31 games, while averaging 8.0 points and 3.5 rebounds. His combined scoring (+6.7) and rebounding (+2.9) improvement ranks second in the league to Bradley's Donte Thomas. Koch ranks third in the MVC in field goal percentage (.511). He notched his first career double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds in a 67-58 win over Southern Illinois (Jan. 31). Koch upped his scoring average to 9.9 points per game in MVC games. Koch tallied 10 double-figure scoring games.
UNI's Most-Improved Team Selections
Joe Breakenridge – 1999
Erik Smith – 2002
Ben Jacobson – 2004
Grant Stout – 2005
Kwadzo Ahelegbe – 2009
Anthony James – 2011
Matt Bohannon – 2014
Marvin Singleton – 2015
Bennett Koch – 2016
THREE EARN SCHOLAR-ATHLETE HONORS
UNI had three players honored on the MVC's Scholar-Athlete team.
   Junior Jeremy Morgan (Coralville, Iowa) earned first-team Scholar-Athlete honors after having posted a cumulative 3.21 GPA while majoring in management: business administration. Morgan has started all 31 games. He is the only player in the league to lead his team in rebounds (161), steals (60) and blocks (24). He ranks fifth in the MVC in field goal percentage (.474). Morgan ranks fourth on the Panthers in scoring (10.2 ppg).
   Sophomore Wyatt Lohaus (North Liberty, Iowa) was named to the second-team Scholar-Athlete squad. Lohaus has a 3.28 cumulative GPA and is majoring in movement and exercise science. He has come off the bench in all 31 of his appearances this season. Lohaus ignited UNI with 11 points, five rebounds and four assists in a 53-50 win at No. 25-ranked Wichita State (Feb. 13). He has buried 81.0 percent of his free throws (17-of-21).
   Sophomore Ted Friedman tallied honorable mention Scholar-Athlete status. Friedman owns a 3.96 cumulative GPA with a double major in finance and psychology. Friedman has played in all 31 games averaging 1.1 points and 1.1 rebounds per game. He scored a career-high eight points at Richmond (Dec. 5). Friedman has been credited with 11 rebounds in MVC play.
   Morgan is UNI's 12th different player to earn multiple MVC Scholar-Athlete honors. (NOTE: Nick Pace earned scholar-athlete honors twice in the Mid-Continent and once in the MVC.)
Multiple MVC Scholar-Athlete Honorees
Darian DeVries – 1997, 1998
Matt Schneiderman – 2003, 2004
Erik Crawford – 2005, 2006
Brooks McKowen – 2005, 2006, 2007
Grant Stout – 2005, 2006, 2007
Adam Koch – 2008, 2009, 2010
Kerwin Dunham – 2010, 2011
Austin Pehl – 2012, 2013
Chip Rank – 2012, 2013, 2014
Nate Buss – 2014, 2015
Max Martino – 2014, 2015
Jeremy Morgan – 2015, 2016
AMONG THE BEST NATIONALLY
UNI ranks No. 2 in the nation in fewest fouls per game (15.2).
   UNI ranks No. 8 in the country in fewest turnovers per game (10.0).
   UNI ranks No. 12 in the nation in free throw percentage (.760).
MVC STANDINGS OVER LAST 10
Over the last 10 games in Missouri Valley Conference play, UNI owns the league's best record at 9-1.
MVC Standings (last 10 games)
1.   UNI   9-1
2.   Wichita State   8-2
3.   Illinois State   7-3
4.   Evansville   6-4
5.   Loyola   5-5
6.   Missouri State   4-6
   Southern Illinois   4-6
8.   Indiana State   3-7
9.   Bradley   2-8
   Drake   2-8
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IN THE UPPER HALF
UNI recorded its 13th straight season finishing in the upper half of the Missouri Valley Conference. It is the longest active streak in the league.
   Prior to the 2003-04 season, when the current streak began, UNI had finished in the top half of the MVC on two occasions (1993-94 - 5th, 1996-97 - 4th) since joining the league in 1991-92.Â
9 OR MORE MVC WINS
UNI has won nine or more MVC games in 13 consecutive seasons - the longest active streak in the league.Â
   Wichita State has the second longest active streak at seven.
UNI in the MVC Since 2003-04
2003-04 - 12-6 (T-2nd)
2004-05 - 11-7 (T-3rd)
2005-06 - 11-7 (T-5th)
2006-07 - 9-9 (5th)
2007-08 - 9-9 (T-5th)
2008-09 - 14-4 (T-1st)
2009-10 - 15-3 (1st)
2010-11 - 10-8 (T-4th)
2011-12 - 9-9 (T-3rd)
2012-13 - 11-7 (3rd)
2013-14 - 10-8 (3rd)
2014-15 - 16-2 (2nd)
2015-16 - 11-7 (T-4th)
TOP 4 IN EIGHT STRAIGHT YEARS
UNI has finished in the top four of the MVC standings in eight consecutive seasons.
70 IS THE BAROMETER
UNI has held its last 10 opponents to less than 70 points.Â
   UNI is 18-4 this season when holding the opposition to 70 points or less.
   The Panthers are 1-8 when the opposition scores 71 points or more.Â
   UNI's only win this season when the opponent scored more than 70 came in the Panthers's 81-79 win over No. 5 Iowa State at Wells Fargo Arena.
MAKING HAY AT THE LINE
UNI is shooting an MVC-best 76.0 percent (77.8 percent in MVC play) as a team at the free throw line.Â
   Seven of UNI's eight players, that have played in every game, are shooting 70.0 percent or higher this season. In fact, UNI has four players shooting 80.0 percent or better at the free throw line.
   UNI's single-season team record for free throw percentage is 76.9 percent set in the 1986-87 season under head coach Eldon Miller.
UNI's 80-Percent FT Shooters
Paul Jesperson - 87.5 percent (42-of-48)
Matt Bohannon - 83.3 percent (40-of-48)
Wyatt Lohaus - 82.6 percent (19-of-23)
Jeremy Morgan - 81.5 percent (75-of-92)
MORGAN PROVES HIS ALL-AROUND TALENTS
Junior guard Jeremy Morgan is the only player in the Missouri Valley Conference to lead his team in rebounding, steals and blocks.
   Morgan ranks first on the Panthers in rebounds (161), steals (60) and blocks (24). He ranks fourth on the team in scoring (10.2 ppg).
   Morgan leads the MVC in steals per game (1.9).
   He recorded a career-high seven steals at Bradley (1/27). The seven steals is the most by a UNI Panther in a Missouri Valley Conference game since Andy Woodley tallied eight steals vs. Southern Illinois (2/17/01).
   Morgan's steal of Joel Berry II's pass with :08 left and ensuing free throw helped clinch UNI's 71-67 victory over No. 1 North Carolina (Nov. 21).
UNI SINGLE-GAME STEALS
1.   Cam Johnson (12/19/92 vs. St. Bonaventure   9
2.   Andy Woodley (2/17/01) vs. SIU   8
3.   Jeremy Morgan (1/27/16) at Bradley   7
ALL KINDS OF IMPROVEMENTÂ
UNI has four of the top five most improved combined scorers/rebounders in the Missouri Valley Conference this season.
   Sophomore Bennett Koch's combined scoring (+6.7) and rebounding (+2.9) ranks only behind the combined improvement of Bradley's Dante Thomas in the league.
Most Improved   14-15 PPG, RPG   15-16   Combined
Donte Thomas, BU Â Â Â Â Â 2.5, 2.5Â Â Â 8.9, 5.9Â Â Â 9.6
Bennett Koch, UNI Â Â Â 1.4, 0.6Â Â Â 8.0, 3.5Â Â Â 9.5
Matt Bohannon, UNI Â Â Â Â 5.7, 1.7Â Â Â 12.4, 4.1Â Â Â 9.1
Klint Carlson, UNI Â Â Â Â 0.6, 0.5Â Â Â 6.5, 3.5Â Â Â 9.1
Wes Washpun, UNI Â Â Â 7.6, 2.5Â Â Â 14.1, 4.1Â Â Â 8.1
PANTHERS FILL IT UP FROM DEEP
UNI has drained an MVC-best 260 three-pointers in 2015-16.Â
   The 260 made 3-pointers ranks as the fourth-most made 3-pointers in a single season in UNI's history.
UNI SINGLE-SEASON 3-POINTERS MADE
1.   280 (2012-13)
2.   267 (2011-12)
3.   264 (2013-14)
4.   260 (2015-16)
5.   257 (2014-15)
6.   250 (2010-11)
7.   233 (2009-10)
8.   226 (2004-05)
9.   223 (2003-04)
10.   219 (2005-06)
WASHPUN EARNS 3RD MVC PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONOR
Wes Washpun has been named the MVC player of the week for his play in two wins over Indiana State and Evansville.
   Washpun (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/C.R. Washington HS/Univ. of Tennessee) averaged a team-best 15.0 points per game and helped lead UNI to a pair of league wins to close the regular season. He scored 16 points in UNI's 66-44 victory over Indiana State. Washpun drained all four of his free throw attempts against the Sycamores.
   Washpun then scored a team-high 14 points, grabbed five rebounds, blocked three shots, handed out five assists and was credited with three steals in a 54-52 win at Evansville (Feb. 27). Washpun drained all six of his free throw attempts against the Purple Aces to close out a perfect week at the line (10-for-10).
   It is the third time this season that Washpun has earned the MVC's top weekly honor.
WES LEADS UNI IN ASSISTS
Wes Washpun is leading the UNI Panthers in assists (5.4 apg). He ranks second in the MVC in assists.
   Washpun currently ranks No. 2 on UNI's single-season list with 168 assists, which also ranks as the 23rd-best total in the country this season.
   Jay Imhoff (1979-80) and Brooks McKowen (2006-07) hold the UNI single-season assist record at 5.8 assists per game.
   Brooks McKowen set the school-record for assists in a season with 179 in the 2006-2007 season.
UNI SINGLE SEASON ASSISTS
1.   Brooks McKowen (2006-2007)   179
2.   Wes Washpun (2015-2016)   168
3.   Dale Turner (1989-1990)   152
4.   Dale Turner (1990-1991)   146
5.   Robbie Williams (1983-1984)   144
6.   Jay Imhoff (1979-1980)   140
7.   Robbie Williams (1985-1986)   129
8.   Dale Turner (1988-1989)   128
9.   Brent Carmichael (1984-1985)   126
   Deon Mitchell (2012-2013)   126
WASHPUN TOP 10 IN CAREER ASSISTS
Senior guard Wes Washpun has moved up to No. 5 at UNI in career assists. Washpun has dished out 377 assists.
   Washpun also handed out 23 assists at Tennessee as a freshman in the 2011-12 season, giving him 400 for his collegiate career.
UNI CAREER ASSISTS
1.   Dale Turner (1988-1992)   520
2.   Brooks McKowen (2003-2007)   425
3.   Robbie Williams (1982-1986)   418
4.   Mark Long (1975-1979)   387
5.   Wes Washpun (2013-present)   377
6.   Deon Mitchell (2011-2015)   373
7.   Chris Foster (2000-2005)   370
8.   Ben Jacobson (2002-2006)   357
9.   Kwadzo Ahelegbe (2006-2011)   342
10.   Nick Nurse (1985-1989)   340
BOHANNON REACHES 1,000 PTS
Senior guard Matt Bohannon became the 39th UNI Panther to score 1,000 points when he surpassed the 1K mark vs. Missouri State (Feb. 10).Â
   Bohannon is the 14th Panther to join the 1,000-point club since the start of the 2001-02 season - the first season that Ben Jacobson joined the coaching staff as an assistant. Jacobson took over the head job in the 2006-07 season.
1,000-Point Scorers Since 2001
Ben Jacobson (2003-06)Â Â Â 1,787 pts.
Seth Tuttle (2011-2015)Â Â Â 1,747 pts.
Eric Coleman (2005-08)Â Â Â 1,522 pts.
Kwadzo Ahelegbe (2006-11)Â Â Â 1,329 pts.
Anthony James (2008-2013)Â Â Â 1,305 pts.
Grant Stout (2004-07)Â Â Â 1,232 pts.
Deon Mitchell (2011-2015)Â Â Â 1,200 pts.
Adam Koch (2006-10)Â Â Â 1,186 pts.
David Gruber (2002-04)Â Â Â 1,116 pts.
Jake Koch (2009-2013)Â Â Â 1,113 pts.
Jordan Eglseder (2006-10)Â Â Â 1,066 pts.
Matt Bohannon (2011-pres.)Â Â Â 1,060 pts.
Johnny Moran (2008-12)Â Â Â 1,048 pts.
Chris Foster (2000-05)Â Â Â 1,027 pts.Â
BOHANNON JOINS TOP-10 GAMES PLAYED LIST AT UNI
Senior guard Matt Bohannon has played in 133 career games, which moves him into a tie for No. 7 at UNI in games played with Kwadzo Ahelegbe (2006-2011).
UNI CAREER GAMES PLAYED
1.   Marc Sonnen (2009-2013)   139
2.   Jake Koch (2008-2013)   138
3.   Seth Tuttle (2011-2015)   136
4.   Johnny Moran (2008-12)   135
   Chip Rank (2010-2014)   135
   Deon Mitchell (2011-2015)   135
7.   Kwadzo Ahlegbe (2006-2011)   133
   Matt Bohannon (2012-pres.)   133
9.   Adam Koch (2006-2010)   132
10.   Eric Coleman (2004-2008)   128
   Anthony James (2008-2013)   128
BO SETS CAREER 3-PT MARK
Senior guard Matt Bohannon set UNI's all-time three-point field goals made mark against Hawaii (Dec. 22).Â
   Bohannon has drained 264 career 3-pointers to surpass the previous record of 203 set by Ben Jacobson (2002-2006).
   Bohannon has also set the UNI record for career three-point field goal attempts with 668. Bohannon surpassed Johnny Moran's mark of 601 career three-point attempts set from 2008-2012.
UNI CAREER 3-POINTERS MADE
1.   Matt Bohannon (2012-pres.)   264
2.   Ben Jacobson (2002-06)   203
3.   Johnny Moran (2008-12)   201
   Marc Sonnen (2009-13)   201
5.   Nick Nurse (1985-89)   170
6.   Darian DeVries (1994-98)   166
7.   Robbie Sieverding (1998-02)   157
8.   Ali Farokhmanesh (2008-10)   152
9.   Maurice Newby (1987-91)   146
10.   Chris Foster (2000-05)   144
UNI CAREER 3-POINTERS ATT.
1.   Matt Bohannon (2012-pres.)   668
2.   Johnny Moran (2008-12)   601
3.   Ben Jacobson (2002-06)   519
4.   Marc Sonnen (2009-13)   480
5.   Chris Foster (2000-05)   422
6.   Robbie Sieverding (1998-02)   418
7.   Darian DeVries (1994-98)   407
8.   Ali Farokhmanesh (2008-10)   405
9.   Maurice Newby (1987-91)   391
10.   Brooks McKowen (2003-07)   376
BO MOVES UP MVC 3-PT. LIST
Matt Bohannon has moved up to No. 8 on the MVC's all-time 3-pointers made chart with 264 triples.
   Bohannon ranks No. 17 in the nation among active leaders in three-pointers made.
MVC CAREER 3-POINTERS MADE
1.   Kyle Korver (Creighton)   371
2.   Shane Hawkins (SIU)   314
3.   Jason Holsinger (UE)   284
4.   Michael Menser (INS)   283
5.   Osiris Eldridge (ILS)   278
6.   Blake Ahern (MSU)   276
7.   Johnny Murdock (MSU)   266
8.   Matt Bohannon (UNI)   264
9.   Jeremy Crouch (Bradley)   262
   Colt Ryan (UE)   262
11.   D.J. Balentine (UE)   259
12.   Josh Young (Drake)   255
13.   Kevin Ault (MSU)   254
14.   Marcus Wilson (UE)   250
15.   Kent Williams (SIU)   249
16.   Randy Burns (WSU)   248
17.   Ryan Sears (Creighton)   245
18.   Luke McDonald (Drake)   241
19.   Klayton Korver (Drake)   241
20.   Kyle Weems (MSU)   240
BOHANNON PREFERS THREES
Senior guard Matt Bohannon leads the MVC in 3-pointers made (89).
   Bohannon's 89 three-pointers made this year ranks him No. 2 on UNI's single-season list.
   Bohannon also ranks No. 23 in the country in three-pointers made.
   Bohannon has made three or more 3-pointers in a game 20 times this season.
UNI 3-POINTERS MADE - SEASON
1.   Marc Sonnen (2012-2013)   96
2.   Matt Bohannon (2015-2016)   89
3.   Erik Smith (2001-2002)   79
4.   Ali Farokhmanesh (2009-2010)   77
   Matt Bohannon (2013-2014)   77
6.   Ali Farokhmanesh (2008-2009)   75
7.   Paul Jesperson (2015-2016)   74
8.   Cam Johnson (1993-1994)   73
9.   Nick Nurse (1987-1988)   72
10.   Ben Jacobson (2002-2006)   71
BO FOR 3 IN MVC PLAY
UNI senior guard Matt Bohannon set the UNI career record for most three-pointers in Missouri Valley Conference games.Â
   Bohannon drained 167 three-pointers in 72 career MVC games.
   The previous UNI mark was set by Ben Jacobson with 113 three-pointers in MVC games only from 2002-2006.
MORGAN JOINS SEASON TOP-10 LIST FOR STEALS
Jeremy Morgan has tallied 60 steals to rank as the fourth-most steals in a single season in program history.
   His 60 steals ranks No. 23 in the nation in total steals.
UNI SINGLE-SEASON STEALS
1.   Brent Carmichael (1982-83)   100
2.   Brent Carmichael (1981-82)   80
   Andy Woodley (2000-01)   80
4.   Jeremy Morgan (2015-16)   60
5.   Cam Johnson (1992-93)   58
6.   Brian Carpenter (1995-96)   54
7.   Nick Nurse (1987-88)   53
8.   Ben Jacobson (2005-06)   51
9.   Jason Daisy (1996-97)   49
   Randy Blocker (1993-94)   49
HOTTER AWAY FROM HOME
Senior guard Paul Jesperson is scoring nearly five points more per game on the road than at home, while also shooting a higher percentage away from the McLeod Center.
   In 14 road games, Jesperson is scoring 13.4 points per game while shooting 46.7 percent from 3-point land (43-of-92).
   In 14 home games, Jesperson is scoring 8.6 points per game while shooting 29.4 percent from 3-point range (20-of-68).
PAUL NETS 500 AS A PANTHER
Senior guard Paul Jesperson become the 100th UNI men's basketball player to score 500 or more points for the Panthers.Â
   Jesperson has tallied 561 points in 66 career games for the Panthers.
   He has scored 757 points in his collegiate career. He posted 196 points at Virginia before transferring to UNI.
JESPERSON DRAINS TRIPLES TWO AT A TIME
Senior guard Paul Jesperson has made at least two 3-pointers in 21 games this season. Jesperson ranks second on the team with 74 3-pointers.
HALFTIME LEADS UNDER JAKE
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson has posted a career mark of 173-38 (.820) when leading at the half.Â
UNI Leading at Half Under Jacobson
173-38 (.820)
UNI Trailing at Half Under Jacobson
31-75 (.292)
UNI Tied at Half Under Jacobson
12-4 (.750)
UNI'S 3-POINT STREAK
UNI has made at least one 3-pointer in 526 straight games – the longest active streak in the Missouri Valley Conference.
   The last time UNI failed to make a 3-point basket came Feb. 3, 2000, vs. Southern Illinois in a 72-58 Panther victory in the UNI-Dome. UNI went 0-for-4 from 3-point land vs. the Salukis in that contest.Â
FOUR 650-POINT SCORERS
UNI's starting lineup features four 600-plus point collegiate scorers.
   Matt Bohannon has posted 1,060 career points, while Wes Washpun has recorded 976 points. Paul Jesperson has tallied 757 career points and Jeremy Morgan has been credited with 698 career points.Â
FOR STARTERS
UNI's starting five consists of Matt Bohannon, Paul Jesperson, Bennett Koch, Jeremy Morgan and Wes Washpun.
   Bohannon and Morgan are the two returning starters from last year's 31-4 Panther squad.
   Jesperson started 33 career games at the University of Virginia before transferring to UNI. Prior to this season, Jesperson's last start came at Virginia on March 27, 2013 vs. Iowa in the NIT.
   Washpun started 29 games as a sophomore for the Panthers. His last start previous the pair this season came March 7, 2014, in the MVC Tournament vs. Southern Illinois.
   Koch came off the bench in all 28 games he played as a redshirt freshman.
No. of Starts for UNI's Starters
Matt Bohannon - 103 career starts
Jeremy Morgan - 76 career starts
Paul Jesperson - 64 career starts
Wes Washpun - 60 career starts
Bennett Koch - 31 career starts
DON'T FORGET THE DEFENSE
It's not all about scoring this year, as UNI can also play some defense.
   UNI is allowing 63.6 points per game.Â
   In UNI's 19 wins, the Panthers have limited the opposition to 58.5 points per game.
200-PLUS WINS FOR JAKE
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson has tallied 216 career wins to rank No. 8 in MVC history.
MVC Coaching Victories
1. Â Â Â Henry Iba (Oklahoma State)Â Â Â 486
2. Â Â Â Eddie Hickey (Creighton/St. Louis)Â Â Â 337
3. Â Â Â Dana Altman (Creighton)Â Â Â 327
4.   Barry Hinson (Missouri State/SIU)   231
5.   Gregg Marshall (Wichita State)   227
6.   Rich Herrin (Southern Illinois)   225
7.   Ralph Miller (Wichita State)   221
8.   Ben Jacobson (UNI)   216
9.   Maury John (Drake)   211
10.   Joe Stowell (Bradley)            197Â
Jake Ranks 7th in MVC Wins
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson ranks No. 7 all-time in Missouri Valley Conference history with 114 league coaching victories.Â
   Jacobson has compiled an MVC mark of 114-65 (.637 winning percentage).
MVC Coaching Wins (Conf. Games Only)
1. Â Â Â Henry P. Iba (Oklahoma State) Â Â Â 187
2. Â Â Â Dana Altman (Creighton) Â Â Â 182
3. Â Â Â Eddie Hickey (Creighton/St. Louis) Â Â Â 163
4. Â Â Â Dr. F.C. Allen (Kansas) Â Â Â 126
5. Â Â Â Barry Hinson (Missouri State/SIU) Â Â Â 125
6.   Gregg Marshall (Wichita State)    117
7.   Ben Jacobson (UNI)    114
8. Â Â Â Rich Herrin (Southern Illinois) Â Â Â 111
9. Â Â Â Jim Molinari (Bradley) Â Â Â 110
10.   Maurice John (Drake)    95
MVC SWEEPS FOR COACH JAKE
UNI scored a trio of season sweeps this season over Bradley, Drake and Evansville.
   UNI has swept an MVC opponent 35 times since the start of the 2006-07 season - Ben Jacobson's first year as the Panther head coach.
MVC Season Sweeps Under Coach Jacobson
Bradley (6) - 06-07, 08-09, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 15-16
Creighton (1) - 09-10
Drake (5) - 09-10, 11-12, 12-13, 14-15, 15-16
Evansville (5) - 06-07, 07-08, 08-09, 13-14, 15-16
Illinois St. (5) - 08-09, 09-10, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15
Indiana State (2) - 09-10, 14-15
Loyola (1) - 14-15
Missouri St. (5) - 08-09, 09-10, 12-13, 13-14, 14-15
Southern Illinois (4) - 08-09, 09-10, 11-12, 14-15
Wichita State (1) - 07-08Â
WINNING WAYS AT MCLEOD
The McLeod Center celebrated its 10th anniversary this season and the Panthers have made winning a priority in their home venue.
   UNI has posted an all-time mark of 124-31 (.800) in games played in the McLeod Center. UNI is 69-21 in MVC games in the McLeod Center.
   UNI secured a school-record 16 home wins in the 2012-13 season. The previous mark of 15 home wins was set in the 1989-90 season.Â
   UNI has posted a trio of perfect home seasons since moving to NCAA Division I. UNI was a perfect 14-0 in both the 1983-84 and 2009-10 seasons and then UNI notched a 15-0 mark at home last season.
   UNI set its home-court win streak of 21 consecutive victories between the 2008-09 and 2010-11 seasons.
   The McLeod Center opened in November 2006.
11 HOME WINS AGAIN
UNI won 11 or more home games in the McLeod Center for the ninth consecutive season.
UNI's Home Record Since 2007-08
Year   Record
2007-08Â Â Â 11-6
2008-09Â Â Â 11-4
2009-10Â Â Â 14-0
2010-11Â Â Â 13-5
2011-12Â Â Â 13-3
2012-13Â Â Â 16-4
2013-14Â Â Â 11-2
2014-15Â Â Â 15-0
2015-16Â Â Â 11-3
THE UNDER 50 CLUB
When the Panthers held the Indiana State Sycamores to 44 points in UNI's 66-44 win Feb. 24, it marked the 43rd time in the Ben Jacobson head coaching era that the Panthers had held a team under 50 points. UNI is 42-1 in those contests.
   UNI has won 35 straight games when holding the opposition to less than 50 points.
OPP. HELD UNDER 50 PTS IN JACOBSON COACHING ERA
Date   Opponent   Result
2/24/15   Indiana State   W, 66-44
1/9/15   Drake   W, 77-44
12/30/15   Bradley   W, 80-44
3/7/15   vs. Loyola   W, 63-49
   (MVC Tournament)
3/6/15   vs. Bradley   W, 71-46
   (MVC Tournament)
2/21/15   Bradley   W, 56-39
2/18/15   at Loyola   W, 58-39
1/18/15   Missouri State   W, 60-46
1/10/15   at Drake   W, 64-40
1/7/15   Southern Illinois   W, 55-39
12/20/14   vs. Iowa   W, 56-44
11/26/14   vs. Northwestern   W, 61-42
11/22/14   North Florida   W, 66-49
1/1/14   Bradley   W, 80-46
2/5/13   Missouri State   W, 48-37
1/23/13   Southern Illinois   W, 58-45
11/17/12   North Dakota   W, 72-47
1/31/12   Southern Illinois   W, 58-49
1/4/12   Indiana State   W, 65-48
12/19/11   Loras   W, 84-48
11/22/11   Western Carolina   W, 59-39
11/12/11   Old Dominion   W, 63-46
1/22/11   Drake   W, 69-49
1/12/11   at Illinois State   W, 46-44
12/19/10   SIU Edwardsville   W, 68-47
11/16/10   Coe   W, 84-45
3/6/10   vs. Bradley   W, 57-40
   (MVC Tournament)
3/5/10   vs. Drake   W, 55-40
   (MVC Tournament)
2/10/10   at Drake   W, 57-48
1/16/10   vs. Indiana State   W, 62-40
1/9/10   at Illinois State   W, 59-44
1/6/10   at Southern Illinois   W, 61-49
1/1/10   vs. Evansville   W, 65-46
12/19/09   at North Dakota   W, 64-41
11/28/09   vs. Northern Illinois   W, 52-45
2/18/09   vs. Drake   L, 47-46
12/6 /08   vs. North Dakota   W, 69-49
3/7/08   vs. Southern Illinois   W, 54-49Â
   (MVC Tournament)
12/29/07   at Bradley   W, 59-46
12/15/07   vs. Wartburg   W, 99-48
11/27/07   at Iowa State   W, 61-48
11/9/07   vs. Northern Illinois   W, 75-45
12/2/06   at Bucknell   W, 57-48
COACH JAKE FARES WELL VS MVC'S ILLINOIS SCHOOLS
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson has taken full advantage of the four schools representing the state of Illinois in the Missouri Valley Conference in his 10 seasons as UNI's head coach.Â
   His 20 wins over Bradley are the most vs. any Valley opponent he has faced.Â
   He has an overall mark of 57-24 vs. Southern Illinois, Illinois State, Bradley and Loyola.Â
   Jacobson is 33-2 all-time in the McLeod Center against Southern Illinois (10-0), Illinois State (10-0), Bradley (10-1) and Loyola (3-1).
Jake Overall vs. MVC's Illinois Schools
Bradley    20-5
Illinois State    17-8
Southern Illinois   15-7
Loyola    5-4
UNI MBB IN APR TOP-10 PERCENTÂ
The University of Northern Iowa men's basketball, men's golf, women's golf, women's cross country and women's volleyball teams have been recognized by the NCAA for their latest multi-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores. These teams posted multi-year APR scores in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respective sports.
   The UNI men's basketball team has been recognized with a perfect APR score (1,000) in each of the last three seasons - the only MVC school to do that in each of the past three years.
   The APR provides a real-time look at a team's academic success each semester by tracking the academic progress of each student-athlete on scholarship. The APR accounts for eligibility, retention and graduation and provides a measure of each team's academic performance.
MBB INKS 3 IN EARLY SIGNING
UNI has announced the signing of Isaiah Brown, Tanner Lohaus, Juwan McCloud to National Letters-of-Intent to play for UNI Beginning in 2016-17.
   Brown (Flower Mound, Texas/Flower Mound HS) is a 6'5", 170-pound, guard from Flower Mound, Texas. Brown averaged 14 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals as a junior at Flower Mound High School for head coach Eric Littleton. Flower Mound finished third in their district in 2014-15. He earned second-team all-district honors as a junior. He is the No. 25-ranked recruit in the 2016 recruiting class in the state of Texas according to Texas Hoops. He played AUU ball for Marcus Smart YGC36 for head coach Vonzell Thomas. He is the son of Craig and Sophia Brown. He has two siblings, Landon (10) and Maliyah (2).
   Lohaus (North Liberty, Iowa/Iowa City West HS) is a 6'7" 205-pound forward. Lohaus helped Iowa City West to the 2014 state championship for head coach Steve Bergman and a 23-3 record. Lohaus guided Iowa City West to a third-place finish in the 2015 state tournament with a 25-1 record. As a junior, Lohaus averaged 11.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists. He earned second-team all-Mississippi Valley Conference honors as a junior. He is the son of Anne Lohaus and Brad Lohaus. He is the younger brother of UNI sophomore guard Wyatt Lohaus.
   Juwan McCloud (Germantown, Wis./Germantown HS) is a 5'11" 150-pound guard. McCloud was named the North Shore Conference player of the year after helping lead the Warhawks to their sixth consecutive league crown. McCloud led Germantown HS to the Division I state championship game as a junior. He averaged 16.7 points per game as Germantown posted a mark of 27-1 in 2014-15 for then head coach Steve Showalter. McCloud played AAU with the Wisconsin Swing coached by Justin Litscher. He is the son of Brian and Mellisa McCloud. He has an older brother, Jalen.
RADIO INFORMATION
This year's UNI men's basketball games can be heard on the UNI Sports Radio Network, with KXEL (1540 AM, Waterloo, Iowa) serving as flagship station. Affiliates include KBGG (1700 AM, Des Moines), KGYM (1600 AM, Cedar Rapids), KCHA (1580 AM, Charles City), KQCR (98.9 FM, Hampton), KILJ (105.5 FM, Mount Pleasant), KFXE (1160 AM, Decorah-Waukon) and KVFD (1400 AM, Fort Dodge).Â
   Long-time Panthers announcer Gary Rima handles play-by-play duties, while Kevin Boyle serves as analyst.  Head coach Ben Jacobson's weekly radio call-in show will air on Thursdays, beginning in December at 6 p.m., live from The Other Place in Cedar Falls.
FOLLOW THE PANTHERS ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER & YOUTUBE
Fans of UNI Athletics on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube will have access to updates, score recaps and special announcements.
   UNI Athletics on Facebook will give fans the chance to connect with other Panther fans, as well as providing information on upcoming events. Followers on Twitter will be able to access news and scoring updates. Followers on YouTube will be able to access game highlights and press conference footage.Â
FACEBOOK
www.facebook.com/UNIAthleticsÂ
www.facebook.com/UNIMensBasketball
TWITTER
www.twitter.com/UNIAthletics
www.twittercom/UNIMBB
YOUTUBE
www.youtube.com/UNIAthletics
Southern Illinois (22-9, 11-7) vs. UNI (19-12, 11-7) | LIVE VIDEO | LIVE AUDIO | LIVE STATS
Fri., March 4, 2016 • 2:30 p.m. (CT)
St. Louis, Mo. • Scottrade Center (20,948)
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Television
MVC TV
   Play-by-Play: John Rooney
   Analyst: Rich Zvosec
Clearances: Fox Sports Midwest, Fox Sports Indiana, Fox Sports Kansas City, Comcast SportsNet Chicago
ESPN3 (outside of states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri)
Radio
Panther Sports Network
   Play-by-Play: Gary Rima
   Analyst: Kevin Boyle
Flagship - NewsTalk 1540-AM KXEL
On the Web - UNIPanthers.com, TuneIn
Live Stats
UNI.Statbroadcast.com
OPENING TIP
• UNI (19-12, 11-7 MVC) earned the No. 4 seed for the 2016 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.Â
• UNI will take on No. 5 seed Southern Illinois (22-9, 11-7 MVC) in a quarterfinal matchup Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Scottrade Center.
• UNI has captured four MVC Tournament titles since joining the league in the 1991-92 season. UNI won the MVC Tournament in 2004, 2009, 2010 and 2015.
• UNI head coach Ben Jacobson is tied with Greg McDermott (UNI/Creighton) and Rich Herrin (SIU) for the second-most MVC Tournament titles won by a head coach with three.
• Over the last 10 games in MVC play, UNI owns the league's best record at 9-1.
• UNI ranks No. 2 in the nation in fewest fouls per game (15.2).
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• UNI ranks No. 9 in the country in fewest turnovers per game (10.0).
• UNI ranks No. 12 in the nation and leads the MVC in free throw percentage (.760).
• UNI is 18-4 when holding the opposition to 70 points or less.
• Junior guard Jeremy Morgan is the only player in the Missouri Valley Conference to lead his team in rebounding, steals and blocks.Â
• UNI is 3-0 against foes ranked in the AP Top 25 this season with victories over No. 1 North Carolina (71-67), No. 5 Iowa State (81-79) and No. 25 Wichita State (53-50).
• UNI has made at least one 3-pointer in 526 straight games – the longest active streak in the Missouri Valley Conference.
• The NCAA recognizes teams in the top-10 percent of the Academic Progress Report. The UNI men's basketball program is the only Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball school to be listed in the top 10 percent in each of the last three years.
TV INFO FOR FRIDAY'S MATCHUP
The UNI-Southern Illinois game on Friday will be broadcast on the Missouri Valley Conference TV Network. Tip is set for just after 2:30 p.m. (CT) at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo.
   John Rooney (play-by-play), Rich Zvosec (analyst) and Tom Ackerman (sideline) will call the contest.
   The game will be cleared on Fox Sports Midwest, Fox Sports Kansas City, Fox Sports Indiana and Comcast SportNet Chicago. It will also air live on ESPN3 (outside the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri).
ALL-TIME SERIES VS. SIU
SIU holds a 32-27 lead in the all-time series vs. UNI.
UNI VS SIU AT MVC TOURNEY
SIU is 4-1 against UNI in five previous meetings in the MVC Tournament.
   The teams have met twice in the MVC Tournament quarterfinals with each squad owning a victory in those matchups.
UNI vs. SIU at MVC Tournament
1994 - SIU 77, UNI 74 - Championship
1998 - SIU 91, UNI 72 - First Round
2006 - SIU 55, UNI 46 (OT) - Semifinal
2008 - UNI 54, SIU 49 - Quarterfinal
2014 - SIU 63, UNI 58 - Quarterfinal
UNI, SIU SPLIT SEASON SERIES
The teams split the season series with the home team winning each contest. SIU posted a 75-73 win over UNI at SIU Arena on Jan. 2. UNI notched a 67-58 victory over SIU in the McLeod Center on Jan. 31.
UNI AS 4 SEED AT ARCH MADNESS
The last time UNI was the No. 4 seed at the MVC Tournament came in the 2014 season.
   The only time the No. 4 seed has won the MVC Tournament came in 2000 when the Creighton Bluejays won the title.
   The No. 4 seed has reached the title game on five occasions – 1977 (West Texas State), 1984 (Creighton), 2000 (Creighton), 2012 (Illinois State) and 2015 (Illinois State).
UNI's Record By Seed in MVC Tourney
#1 - 6-0
#2 - 6-0
#3 - 0-2
#4 - 1-4
#5 - 2-3
#6 - 2-2
#7 - 1-5
#8 - 0-1
#9 - 0-1
#10 - 1-1
UNI vs. MVC Tourney Opponents
vs. Bradley - 3-2
vs. Creighton - 0-2
vs. Drake - 2-2
vs. Evansville - 2-0
vs. Illinois State - 4-6
vs. Indiana State - 1-1
vs. Loyola - 1-0
vs. Missouri State - 2-1
vs. Southern Illinois - 1-4
vs. Tulsa - 1-0
vs. Wichita State - 2-1
UNI IN THE 4-5 GAME
UNI has taken part in the No. 4 vs. No. 5 seeded game in seven previous MVC Tournaments. The Panthers are 2-5 in those matchups.
UNI's Results in No. 4 vs. No. 5 Games
1993 vs. #5 Drake - L, 63-59
1994 vs. #4 Illinois State - W, 84-70
1997 vs. #5 Evansville - W, 73-65
2005 vs. #5 Missouri State - L, 70-62
2007 vs. #4 Bradley - L, 51-48
2011 vs. #5 Creighton - L, 60-57
2014 vs. #4 Illinois State - L, 54-42
UNI ALL-TIME IN MVC TOURNEY
UNI has posted a record of 19-19 all-time in the MVC Tournament.
   UNI has captured four MVC Tournament titles since joining the league in the 1991-92 season. UNI won the MVC Tournament in 2004, 2009, 2010 and 2015.
   The Panthers have reached the MVC tournament championship on five occasions. The Panthers reached the final game in 1994 (lost to Southern Illinois), 2004 (beat Missouri State), 2009 (beat Illinois State), 2010 (beat Wichita State) and 2015 (beat Illinois State).
BACK TO BACK TITLES
UNI is looking to become the seventh league team to win back-to-back MVC Tournament titles. Creighton was the last MVC school to win back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013.
   UNI won consecutive MVC Tournament titles in 2009 and 2010.
COACH JAKE IN MVC TOURNEY
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson has posted a 10-6 mark in the MVC Tournament since taking over the head job in the 2006-07 season.
   With his next victory he would tie Nolan Richardson (Tulsa), Gregg Marshall (Wichita State) and Jim Molinari (Bradley) for the fifth-most wins in MVC Tournament history with 11. Dana Altman (Creighton) holds the all-time MVC Tournament wins mark with 21.
Overall   10-6
MVC Quarterfinals   4-5
MVC Semifinals   3-1
MVC Championship   3-0
COACHING TITLES
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson is tied with Greg McDermott (UNI/Creighton) and Rich Herrin (SIU) for the second-most MVC Tournament titles won by a head coach with three.
   Dana Altman (Creighton) holds the league record with six MVC Tournament crowns.
PANTHERS IN MVC TOURNEY SINCE '01
UNI has a 15-10 record (with four titles) at the MVC Tournament since Ben Jacobson arrived on staff in 2001-02.Â
   Prior to that, UNI owned a 4-9 mark all-time (with no titles) at the Valley Tournament.
DEFENSIVE IN ST. LOUIS
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson's teams average 59.8 points a contest in St. Louis while holding opponents to 55.1 points a game.Â
   The Panthers have scored more than 70 points three times (73 vs. Indiana State in 2009; 76 vs. Bradley in 2009; 71 vs. Bradley in 2015) in St. Louis.Â
   The Panthers have allowed more than 70 points once (73 vs. Illinois State in 2013) in that span.
   Both teams have not scored more than 70 points in any of Jacobson's 16 MVC Tournament games.Â
   UNI is 18-4 this season when holding to opposition 70 points or less.
ALL-MVC HONORS
Three members of the University of Northern Iowa men's basketball team have been named to the All-Missouri Valley Conference team.
   Senior Wes Washpun (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) earned second-team all-MVC honors after leading the Panthers in scoring (14.1) and assists (5.4). Washpun ranks second in the MVC in assists per game and needs 11 more assists to tie the UNI single-season record for assists.Â
   Senior Matt Bohannon (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) and junior Jeremy Morgan (Coralville, Iowa) earned honorable mention all-MVC status.   Â
   Bohannon leads the MVC in three-pointers made (89) and ranks second on the Panthers in scoring (12.4). Bohannon needs seven more made three-pointers to tie the UNI single-season record. Bohannon made three or more three-pointers in 20 games this season.
   Morgan is the only player in the league to lead his team in rebounding (161), steals (60) and blocks (24). Morgan ranks fourth on the Panther squad in scoring (10.2). He leads the MVC in steals per game (1.9). He ranks fifth in the MVC in field goal percentage (.474).Â
MORGAN TABBED TO ALL-DEFENSIVE SQUAD
Junior guard Jeremy Morgan also earned a spot on the MVC All-Defensive team.
   Morgan becomes the sixth different UNI Panther to earn a spot on the MVC's All-Defensive team.
UNI's All-Defensive Team Picks
Grant Stout – 2005, 2006
Kwadzo Ahelegbe - 2009, 2010, 2011
Adam Koch - 2010
Lucas O'Rear - 2011
Jeremy Morgan - 2016
CARLSON NABS ALL-BENCH TEAM STATUS
Sophomore forward Klint Carlson (Waverly, Iowa) was named to the MVC's All-Bench team as selected by the league's beat writers. Â Â Â
   Carlson came off the bench in all 28 of his appearances in the 2015-16 season. Carlson averaged 6.5 points per game with eight double-figure scoring contests. Carlson scored a career-high 15 points at North Dakota (Nov. 28). Carlson scored 12 points on two occasions in MVC play (vs. Bradley, at Wichita State).
UNI's All-Bench Team Selections
Lucas O'Rear – 2009, 2010
Chip Rank – 2012
Matt Bohannon – 2013
Nate Buss – 2014, 2015
Wes Washpun – 2015
Klint Carlson – 2016
KOCH EARNS MOST-IMPROVED NOD
Sophomore center Bennett Koch (Ashwaubenon, Wis.) earned a spot on the MVC's Most-Improved Team as chosen by the league's beat writers.
   Koch started all 31 games, while averaging 8.0 points and 3.5 rebounds. His combined scoring (+6.7) and rebounding (+2.9) improvement ranks second in the league to Bradley's Donte Thomas. Koch ranks third in the MVC in field goal percentage (.511). He notched his first career double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds in a 67-58 win over Southern Illinois (Jan. 31). Koch upped his scoring average to 9.9 points per game in MVC games. Koch tallied 10 double-figure scoring games.
UNI's Most-Improved Team Selections
Joe Breakenridge – 1999
Erik Smith – 2002
Ben Jacobson – 2004
Grant Stout – 2005
Kwadzo Ahelegbe – 2009
Anthony James – 2011
Matt Bohannon – 2014
Marvin Singleton – 2015
Bennett Koch – 2016
THREE EARN SCHOLAR-ATHLETE HONORS
UNI had three players honored on the MVC's Scholar-Athlete team.
   Junior Jeremy Morgan (Coralville, Iowa) earned first-team Scholar-Athlete honors after having posted a cumulative 3.21 GPA while majoring in management: business administration. Morgan has started all 31 games. He is the only player in the league to lead his team in rebounds (161), steals (60) and blocks (24). He ranks fifth in the MVC in field goal percentage (.474). Morgan ranks fourth on the Panthers in scoring (10.2 ppg).
   Sophomore Wyatt Lohaus (North Liberty, Iowa) was named to the second-team Scholar-Athlete squad. Lohaus has a 3.28 cumulative GPA and is majoring in movement and exercise science. He has come off the bench in all 31 of his appearances this season. Lohaus ignited UNI with 11 points, five rebounds and four assists in a 53-50 win at No. 25-ranked Wichita State (Feb. 13). He has buried 81.0 percent of his free throws (17-of-21).
   Sophomore Ted Friedman tallied honorable mention Scholar-Athlete status. Friedman owns a 3.96 cumulative GPA with a double major in finance and psychology. Friedman has played in all 31 games averaging 1.1 points and 1.1 rebounds per game. He scored a career-high eight points at Richmond (Dec. 5). Friedman has been credited with 11 rebounds in MVC play.
   Morgan is UNI's 12th different player to earn multiple MVC Scholar-Athlete honors. (NOTE: Nick Pace earned scholar-athlete honors twice in the Mid-Continent and once in the MVC.)
Multiple MVC Scholar-Athlete Honorees
Darian DeVries – 1997, 1998
Matt Schneiderman – 2003, 2004
Erik Crawford – 2005, 2006
Brooks McKowen – 2005, 2006, 2007
Grant Stout – 2005, 2006, 2007
Adam Koch – 2008, 2009, 2010
Kerwin Dunham – 2010, 2011
Austin Pehl – 2012, 2013
Chip Rank – 2012, 2013, 2014
Nate Buss – 2014, 2015
Max Martino – 2014, 2015
Jeremy Morgan – 2015, 2016
AMONG THE BEST NATIONALLY
UNI ranks No. 2 in the nation in fewest fouls per game (15.2).
   UNI ranks No. 8 in the country in fewest turnovers per game (10.0).
   UNI ranks No. 12 in the nation in free throw percentage (.760).
MVC STANDINGS OVER LAST 10
Over the last 10 games in Missouri Valley Conference play, UNI owns the league's best record at 9-1.
MVC Standings (last 10 games)
1.   UNI   9-1
2.   Wichita State   8-2
3.   Illinois State   7-3
4.   Evansville   6-4
5.   Loyola   5-5
6.   Missouri State   4-6
   Southern Illinois   4-6
8.   Indiana State   3-7
9.   Bradley   2-8
   Drake   2-8
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IN THE UPPER HALF
UNI recorded its 13th straight season finishing in the upper half of the Missouri Valley Conference. It is the longest active streak in the league.
   Prior to the 2003-04 season, when the current streak began, UNI had finished in the top half of the MVC on two occasions (1993-94 - 5th, 1996-97 - 4th) since joining the league in 1991-92.Â
9 OR MORE MVC WINS
UNI has won nine or more MVC games in 13 consecutive seasons - the longest active streak in the league.Â
   Wichita State has the second longest active streak at seven.
UNI in the MVC Since 2003-04
2003-04 - 12-6 (T-2nd)
2004-05 - 11-7 (T-3rd)
2005-06 - 11-7 (T-5th)
2006-07 - 9-9 (5th)
2007-08 - 9-9 (T-5th)
2008-09 - 14-4 (T-1st)
2009-10 - 15-3 (1st)
2010-11 - 10-8 (T-4th)
2011-12 - 9-9 (T-3rd)
2012-13 - 11-7 (3rd)
2013-14 - 10-8 (3rd)
2014-15 - 16-2 (2nd)
2015-16 - 11-7 (T-4th)
TOP 4 IN EIGHT STRAIGHT YEARS
UNI has finished in the top four of the MVC standings in eight consecutive seasons.
70 IS THE BAROMETER
UNI has held its last 10 opponents to less than 70 points.Â
   UNI is 18-4 this season when holding the opposition to 70 points or less.
   The Panthers are 1-8 when the opposition scores 71 points or more.Â
   UNI's only win this season when the opponent scored more than 70 came in the Panthers's 81-79 win over No. 5 Iowa State at Wells Fargo Arena.
MAKING HAY AT THE LINE
UNI is shooting an MVC-best 76.0 percent (77.8 percent in MVC play) as a team at the free throw line.Â
   Seven of UNI's eight players, that have played in every game, are shooting 70.0 percent or higher this season. In fact, UNI has four players shooting 80.0 percent or better at the free throw line.
   UNI's single-season team record for free throw percentage is 76.9 percent set in the 1986-87 season under head coach Eldon Miller.
UNI's 80-Percent FT Shooters
Paul Jesperson - 87.5 percent (42-of-48)
Matt Bohannon - 83.3 percent (40-of-48)
Wyatt Lohaus - 82.6 percent (19-of-23)
Jeremy Morgan - 81.5 percent (75-of-92)
MORGAN PROVES HIS ALL-AROUND TALENTS
Junior guard Jeremy Morgan is the only player in the Missouri Valley Conference to lead his team in rebounding, steals and blocks.
   Morgan ranks first on the Panthers in rebounds (161), steals (60) and blocks (24). He ranks fourth on the team in scoring (10.2 ppg).
   Morgan leads the MVC in steals per game (1.9).
   He recorded a career-high seven steals at Bradley (1/27). The seven steals is the most by a UNI Panther in a Missouri Valley Conference game since Andy Woodley tallied eight steals vs. Southern Illinois (2/17/01).
   Morgan's steal of Joel Berry II's pass with :08 left and ensuing free throw helped clinch UNI's 71-67 victory over No. 1 North Carolina (Nov. 21).
UNI SINGLE-GAME STEALS
1.   Cam Johnson (12/19/92 vs. St. Bonaventure   9
2.   Andy Woodley (2/17/01) vs. SIU   8
3.   Jeremy Morgan (1/27/16) at Bradley   7
ALL KINDS OF IMPROVEMENTÂ
UNI has four of the top five most improved combined scorers/rebounders in the Missouri Valley Conference this season.
   Sophomore Bennett Koch's combined scoring (+6.7) and rebounding (+2.9) ranks only behind the combined improvement of Bradley's Dante Thomas in the league.
Most Improved   14-15 PPG, RPG   15-16   Combined
Donte Thomas, BU Â Â Â Â Â 2.5, 2.5Â Â Â 8.9, 5.9Â Â Â 9.6
Bennett Koch, UNI Â Â Â 1.4, 0.6Â Â Â 8.0, 3.5Â Â Â 9.5
Matt Bohannon, UNI Â Â Â Â 5.7, 1.7Â Â Â 12.4, 4.1Â Â Â 9.1
Klint Carlson, UNI Â Â Â Â 0.6, 0.5Â Â Â 6.5, 3.5Â Â Â 9.1
Wes Washpun, UNI Â Â Â 7.6, 2.5Â Â Â 14.1, 4.1Â Â Â 8.1
PANTHERS FILL IT UP FROM DEEP
UNI has drained an MVC-best 260 three-pointers in 2015-16.Â
   The 260 made 3-pointers ranks as the fourth-most made 3-pointers in a single season in UNI's history.
UNI SINGLE-SEASON 3-POINTERS MADE
1.   280 (2012-13)
2.   267 (2011-12)
3.   264 (2013-14)
4.   260 (2015-16)
5.   257 (2014-15)
6.   250 (2010-11)
7.   233 (2009-10)
8.   226 (2004-05)
9.   223 (2003-04)
10.   219 (2005-06)
WASHPUN EARNS 3RD MVC PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONOR
Wes Washpun has been named the MVC player of the week for his play in two wins over Indiana State and Evansville.
   Washpun (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/C.R. Washington HS/Univ. of Tennessee) averaged a team-best 15.0 points per game and helped lead UNI to a pair of league wins to close the regular season. He scored 16 points in UNI's 66-44 victory over Indiana State. Washpun drained all four of his free throw attempts against the Sycamores.
   Washpun then scored a team-high 14 points, grabbed five rebounds, blocked three shots, handed out five assists and was credited with three steals in a 54-52 win at Evansville (Feb. 27). Washpun drained all six of his free throw attempts against the Purple Aces to close out a perfect week at the line (10-for-10).
   It is the third time this season that Washpun has earned the MVC's top weekly honor.
WES LEADS UNI IN ASSISTS
Wes Washpun is leading the UNI Panthers in assists (5.4 apg). He ranks second in the MVC in assists.
   Washpun currently ranks No. 2 on UNI's single-season list with 168 assists, which also ranks as the 23rd-best total in the country this season.
   Jay Imhoff (1979-80) and Brooks McKowen (2006-07) hold the UNI single-season assist record at 5.8 assists per game.
   Brooks McKowen set the school-record for assists in a season with 179 in the 2006-2007 season.
UNI SINGLE SEASON ASSISTS
1.   Brooks McKowen (2006-2007)   179
2.   Wes Washpun (2015-2016)   168
3.   Dale Turner (1989-1990)   152
4.   Dale Turner (1990-1991)   146
5.   Robbie Williams (1983-1984)   144
6.   Jay Imhoff (1979-1980)   140
7.   Robbie Williams (1985-1986)   129
8.   Dale Turner (1988-1989)   128
9.   Brent Carmichael (1984-1985)   126
   Deon Mitchell (2012-2013)   126
WASHPUN TOP 10 IN CAREER ASSISTS
Senior guard Wes Washpun has moved up to No. 5 at UNI in career assists. Washpun has dished out 377 assists.
   Washpun also handed out 23 assists at Tennessee as a freshman in the 2011-12 season, giving him 400 for his collegiate career.
UNI CAREER ASSISTS
1.   Dale Turner (1988-1992)   520
2.   Brooks McKowen (2003-2007)   425
3.   Robbie Williams (1982-1986)   418
4.   Mark Long (1975-1979)   387
5.   Wes Washpun (2013-present)   377
6.   Deon Mitchell (2011-2015)   373
7.   Chris Foster (2000-2005)   370
8.   Ben Jacobson (2002-2006)   357
9.   Kwadzo Ahelegbe (2006-2011)   342
10.   Nick Nurse (1985-1989)   340
BOHANNON REACHES 1,000 PTS
Senior guard Matt Bohannon became the 39th UNI Panther to score 1,000 points when he surpassed the 1K mark vs. Missouri State (Feb. 10).Â
   Bohannon is the 14th Panther to join the 1,000-point club since the start of the 2001-02 season - the first season that Ben Jacobson joined the coaching staff as an assistant. Jacobson took over the head job in the 2006-07 season.
1,000-Point Scorers Since 2001
Ben Jacobson (2003-06)Â Â Â 1,787 pts.
Seth Tuttle (2011-2015)Â Â Â 1,747 pts.
Eric Coleman (2005-08)Â Â Â 1,522 pts.
Kwadzo Ahelegbe (2006-11)Â Â Â 1,329 pts.
Anthony James (2008-2013)Â Â Â 1,305 pts.
Grant Stout (2004-07)Â Â Â 1,232 pts.
Deon Mitchell (2011-2015)Â Â Â 1,200 pts.
Adam Koch (2006-10)Â Â Â 1,186 pts.
David Gruber (2002-04)Â Â Â 1,116 pts.
Jake Koch (2009-2013)Â Â Â 1,113 pts.
Jordan Eglseder (2006-10)Â Â Â 1,066 pts.
Matt Bohannon (2011-pres.)Â Â Â 1,060 pts.
Johnny Moran (2008-12)Â Â Â 1,048 pts.
Chris Foster (2000-05)Â Â Â 1,027 pts.Â
BOHANNON JOINS TOP-10 GAMES PLAYED LIST AT UNI
Senior guard Matt Bohannon has played in 133 career games, which moves him into a tie for No. 7 at UNI in games played with Kwadzo Ahelegbe (2006-2011).
UNI CAREER GAMES PLAYED
1.   Marc Sonnen (2009-2013)   139
2.   Jake Koch (2008-2013)   138
3.   Seth Tuttle (2011-2015)   136
4.   Johnny Moran (2008-12)   135
   Chip Rank (2010-2014)   135
   Deon Mitchell (2011-2015)   135
7.   Kwadzo Ahlegbe (2006-2011)   133
   Matt Bohannon (2012-pres.)   133
9.   Adam Koch (2006-2010)   132
10.   Eric Coleman (2004-2008)   128
   Anthony James (2008-2013)   128
BO SETS CAREER 3-PT MARK
Senior guard Matt Bohannon set UNI's all-time three-point field goals made mark against Hawaii (Dec. 22).Â
   Bohannon has drained 264 career 3-pointers to surpass the previous record of 203 set by Ben Jacobson (2002-2006).
   Bohannon has also set the UNI record for career three-point field goal attempts with 668. Bohannon surpassed Johnny Moran's mark of 601 career three-point attempts set from 2008-2012.
UNI CAREER 3-POINTERS MADE
1.   Matt Bohannon (2012-pres.)   264
2.   Ben Jacobson (2002-06)   203
3.   Johnny Moran (2008-12)   201
   Marc Sonnen (2009-13)   201
5.   Nick Nurse (1985-89)   170
6.   Darian DeVries (1994-98)   166
7.   Robbie Sieverding (1998-02)   157
8.   Ali Farokhmanesh (2008-10)   152
9.   Maurice Newby (1987-91)   146
10.   Chris Foster (2000-05)   144
UNI CAREER 3-POINTERS ATT.
1.   Matt Bohannon (2012-pres.)   668
2.   Johnny Moran (2008-12)   601
3.   Ben Jacobson (2002-06)   519
4.   Marc Sonnen (2009-13)   480
5.   Chris Foster (2000-05)   422
6.   Robbie Sieverding (1998-02)   418
7.   Darian DeVries (1994-98)   407
8.   Ali Farokhmanesh (2008-10)   405
9.   Maurice Newby (1987-91)   391
10.   Brooks McKowen (2003-07)   376
BO MOVES UP MVC 3-PT. LIST
Matt Bohannon has moved up to No. 8 on the MVC's all-time 3-pointers made chart with 264 triples.
   Bohannon ranks No. 17 in the nation among active leaders in three-pointers made.
MVC CAREER 3-POINTERS MADE
1.   Kyle Korver (Creighton)   371
2.   Shane Hawkins (SIU)   314
3.   Jason Holsinger (UE)   284
4.   Michael Menser (INS)   283
5.   Osiris Eldridge (ILS)   278
6.   Blake Ahern (MSU)   276
7.   Johnny Murdock (MSU)   266
8.   Matt Bohannon (UNI)   264
9.   Jeremy Crouch (Bradley)   262
   Colt Ryan (UE)   262
11.   D.J. Balentine (UE)   259
12.   Josh Young (Drake)   255
13.   Kevin Ault (MSU)   254
14.   Marcus Wilson (UE)   250
15.   Kent Williams (SIU)   249
16.   Randy Burns (WSU)   248
17.   Ryan Sears (Creighton)   245
18.   Luke McDonald (Drake)   241
19.   Klayton Korver (Drake)   241
20.   Kyle Weems (MSU)   240
BOHANNON PREFERS THREES
Senior guard Matt Bohannon leads the MVC in 3-pointers made (89).
   Bohannon's 89 three-pointers made this year ranks him No. 2 on UNI's single-season list.
   Bohannon also ranks No. 23 in the country in three-pointers made.
   Bohannon has made three or more 3-pointers in a game 20 times this season.
UNI 3-POINTERS MADE - SEASON
1.   Marc Sonnen (2012-2013)   96
2.   Matt Bohannon (2015-2016)   89
3.   Erik Smith (2001-2002)   79
4.   Ali Farokhmanesh (2009-2010)   77
   Matt Bohannon (2013-2014)   77
6.   Ali Farokhmanesh (2008-2009)   75
7.   Paul Jesperson (2015-2016)   74
8.   Cam Johnson (1993-1994)   73
9.   Nick Nurse (1987-1988)   72
10.   Ben Jacobson (2002-2006)   71
BO FOR 3 IN MVC PLAY
UNI senior guard Matt Bohannon set the UNI career record for most three-pointers in Missouri Valley Conference games.Â
   Bohannon drained 167 three-pointers in 72 career MVC games.
   The previous UNI mark was set by Ben Jacobson with 113 three-pointers in MVC games only from 2002-2006.
MORGAN JOINS SEASON TOP-10 LIST FOR STEALS
Jeremy Morgan has tallied 60 steals to rank as the fourth-most steals in a single season in program history.
   His 60 steals ranks No. 23 in the nation in total steals.
UNI SINGLE-SEASON STEALS
1.   Brent Carmichael (1982-83)   100
2.   Brent Carmichael (1981-82)   80
   Andy Woodley (2000-01)   80
4.   Jeremy Morgan (2015-16)   60
5.   Cam Johnson (1992-93)   58
6.   Brian Carpenter (1995-96)   54
7.   Nick Nurse (1987-88)   53
8.   Ben Jacobson (2005-06)   51
9.   Jason Daisy (1996-97)   49
   Randy Blocker (1993-94)   49
HOTTER AWAY FROM HOME
Senior guard Paul Jesperson is scoring nearly five points more per game on the road than at home, while also shooting a higher percentage away from the McLeod Center.
   In 14 road games, Jesperson is scoring 13.4 points per game while shooting 46.7 percent from 3-point land (43-of-92).
   In 14 home games, Jesperson is scoring 8.6 points per game while shooting 29.4 percent from 3-point range (20-of-68).
PAUL NETS 500 AS A PANTHER
Senior guard Paul Jesperson become the 100th UNI men's basketball player to score 500 or more points for the Panthers.Â
   Jesperson has tallied 561 points in 66 career games for the Panthers.
   He has scored 757 points in his collegiate career. He posted 196 points at Virginia before transferring to UNI.
JESPERSON DRAINS TRIPLES TWO AT A TIME
Senior guard Paul Jesperson has made at least two 3-pointers in 21 games this season. Jesperson ranks second on the team with 74 3-pointers.
HALFTIME LEADS UNDER JAKE
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson has posted a career mark of 173-38 (.820) when leading at the half.Â
UNI Leading at Half Under Jacobson
173-38 (.820)
UNI Trailing at Half Under Jacobson
31-75 (.292)
UNI Tied at Half Under Jacobson
12-4 (.750)
UNI'S 3-POINT STREAK
UNI has made at least one 3-pointer in 526 straight games – the longest active streak in the Missouri Valley Conference.
   The last time UNI failed to make a 3-point basket came Feb. 3, 2000, vs. Southern Illinois in a 72-58 Panther victory in the UNI-Dome. UNI went 0-for-4 from 3-point land vs. the Salukis in that contest.Â
FOUR 650-POINT SCORERS
UNI's starting lineup features four 600-plus point collegiate scorers.
   Matt Bohannon has posted 1,060 career points, while Wes Washpun has recorded 976 points. Paul Jesperson has tallied 757 career points and Jeremy Morgan has been credited with 698 career points.Â
FOR STARTERS
UNI's starting five consists of Matt Bohannon, Paul Jesperson, Bennett Koch, Jeremy Morgan and Wes Washpun.
   Bohannon and Morgan are the two returning starters from last year's 31-4 Panther squad.
   Jesperson started 33 career games at the University of Virginia before transferring to UNI. Prior to this season, Jesperson's last start came at Virginia on March 27, 2013 vs. Iowa in the NIT.
   Washpun started 29 games as a sophomore for the Panthers. His last start previous the pair this season came March 7, 2014, in the MVC Tournament vs. Southern Illinois.
   Koch came off the bench in all 28 games he played as a redshirt freshman.
No. of Starts for UNI's Starters
Matt Bohannon - 103 career starts
Jeremy Morgan - 76 career starts
Paul Jesperson - 64 career starts
Wes Washpun - 60 career starts
Bennett Koch - 31 career starts
DON'T FORGET THE DEFENSE
It's not all about scoring this year, as UNI can also play some defense.
   UNI is allowing 63.6 points per game.Â
   In UNI's 19 wins, the Panthers have limited the opposition to 58.5 points per game.
200-PLUS WINS FOR JAKE
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson has tallied 216 career wins to rank No. 8 in MVC history.
MVC Coaching Victories
1. Â Â Â Henry Iba (Oklahoma State)Â Â Â 486
2. Â Â Â Eddie Hickey (Creighton/St. Louis)Â Â Â 337
3. Â Â Â Dana Altman (Creighton)Â Â Â 327
4.   Barry Hinson (Missouri State/SIU)   231
5.   Gregg Marshall (Wichita State)   227
6.   Rich Herrin (Southern Illinois)   225
7.   Ralph Miller (Wichita State)   221
8.   Ben Jacobson (UNI)   216
9.   Maury John (Drake)   211
10.   Joe Stowell (Bradley)            197Â
Jake Ranks 7th in MVC Wins
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson ranks No. 7 all-time in Missouri Valley Conference history with 114 league coaching victories.Â
   Jacobson has compiled an MVC mark of 114-65 (.637 winning percentage).
MVC Coaching Wins (Conf. Games Only)
1. Â Â Â Henry P. Iba (Oklahoma State) Â Â Â 187
2. Â Â Â Dana Altman (Creighton) Â Â Â 182
3. Â Â Â Eddie Hickey (Creighton/St. Louis) Â Â Â 163
4. Â Â Â Dr. F.C. Allen (Kansas) Â Â Â 126
5. Â Â Â Barry Hinson (Missouri State/SIU) Â Â Â 125
6.   Gregg Marshall (Wichita State)    117
7.   Ben Jacobson (UNI)    114
8. Â Â Â Rich Herrin (Southern Illinois) Â Â Â 111
9. Â Â Â Jim Molinari (Bradley) Â Â Â 110
10.   Maurice John (Drake)    95
MVC SWEEPS FOR COACH JAKE
UNI scored a trio of season sweeps this season over Bradley, Drake and Evansville.
   UNI has swept an MVC opponent 35 times since the start of the 2006-07 season - Ben Jacobson's first year as the Panther head coach.
MVC Season Sweeps Under Coach Jacobson
Bradley (6) - 06-07, 08-09, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 15-16
Creighton (1) - 09-10
Drake (5) - 09-10, 11-12, 12-13, 14-15, 15-16
Evansville (5) - 06-07, 07-08, 08-09, 13-14, 15-16
Illinois St. (5) - 08-09, 09-10, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15
Indiana State (2) - 09-10, 14-15
Loyola (1) - 14-15
Missouri St. (5) - 08-09, 09-10, 12-13, 13-14, 14-15
Southern Illinois (4) - 08-09, 09-10, 11-12, 14-15
Wichita State (1) - 07-08Â
WINNING WAYS AT MCLEOD
The McLeod Center celebrated its 10th anniversary this season and the Panthers have made winning a priority in their home venue.
   UNI has posted an all-time mark of 124-31 (.800) in games played in the McLeod Center. UNI is 69-21 in MVC games in the McLeod Center.
   UNI secured a school-record 16 home wins in the 2012-13 season. The previous mark of 15 home wins was set in the 1989-90 season.Â
   UNI has posted a trio of perfect home seasons since moving to NCAA Division I. UNI was a perfect 14-0 in both the 1983-84 and 2009-10 seasons and then UNI notched a 15-0 mark at home last season.
   UNI set its home-court win streak of 21 consecutive victories between the 2008-09 and 2010-11 seasons.
   The McLeod Center opened in November 2006.
11 HOME WINS AGAIN
UNI won 11 or more home games in the McLeod Center for the ninth consecutive season.
UNI's Home Record Since 2007-08
Year   Record
2007-08Â Â Â 11-6
2008-09Â Â Â 11-4
2009-10Â Â Â 14-0
2010-11Â Â Â 13-5
2011-12Â Â Â 13-3
2012-13Â Â Â 16-4
2013-14Â Â Â 11-2
2014-15Â Â Â 15-0
2015-16Â Â Â 11-3
THE UNDER 50 CLUB
When the Panthers held the Indiana State Sycamores to 44 points in UNI's 66-44 win Feb. 24, it marked the 43rd time in the Ben Jacobson head coaching era that the Panthers had held a team under 50 points. UNI is 42-1 in those contests.
   UNI has won 35 straight games when holding the opposition to less than 50 points.
OPP. HELD UNDER 50 PTS IN JACOBSON COACHING ERA
Date   Opponent   Result
2/24/15   Indiana State   W, 66-44
1/9/15   Drake   W, 77-44
12/30/15   Bradley   W, 80-44
3/7/15   vs. Loyola   W, 63-49
   (MVC Tournament)
3/6/15   vs. Bradley   W, 71-46
   (MVC Tournament)
2/21/15   Bradley   W, 56-39
2/18/15   at Loyola   W, 58-39
1/18/15   Missouri State   W, 60-46
1/10/15   at Drake   W, 64-40
1/7/15   Southern Illinois   W, 55-39
12/20/14   vs. Iowa   W, 56-44
11/26/14   vs. Northwestern   W, 61-42
11/22/14   North Florida   W, 66-49
1/1/14   Bradley   W, 80-46
2/5/13   Missouri State   W, 48-37
1/23/13   Southern Illinois   W, 58-45
11/17/12   North Dakota   W, 72-47
1/31/12   Southern Illinois   W, 58-49
1/4/12   Indiana State   W, 65-48
12/19/11   Loras   W, 84-48
11/22/11   Western Carolina   W, 59-39
11/12/11   Old Dominion   W, 63-46
1/22/11   Drake   W, 69-49
1/12/11   at Illinois State   W, 46-44
12/19/10   SIU Edwardsville   W, 68-47
11/16/10   Coe   W, 84-45
3/6/10   vs. Bradley   W, 57-40
   (MVC Tournament)
3/5/10   vs. Drake   W, 55-40
   (MVC Tournament)
2/10/10   at Drake   W, 57-48
1/16/10   vs. Indiana State   W, 62-40
1/9/10   at Illinois State   W, 59-44
1/6/10   at Southern Illinois   W, 61-49
1/1/10   vs. Evansville   W, 65-46
12/19/09   at North Dakota   W, 64-41
11/28/09   vs. Northern Illinois   W, 52-45
2/18/09   vs. Drake   L, 47-46
12/6 /08   vs. North Dakota   W, 69-49
3/7/08   vs. Southern Illinois   W, 54-49Â
   (MVC Tournament)
12/29/07   at Bradley   W, 59-46
12/15/07   vs. Wartburg   W, 99-48
11/27/07   at Iowa State   W, 61-48
11/9/07   vs. Northern Illinois   W, 75-45
12/2/06   at Bucknell   W, 57-48
COACH JAKE FARES WELL VS MVC'S ILLINOIS SCHOOLS
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson has taken full advantage of the four schools representing the state of Illinois in the Missouri Valley Conference in his 10 seasons as UNI's head coach.Â
   His 20 wins over Bradley are the most vs. any Valley opponent he has faced.Â
   He has an overall mark of 57-24 vs. Southern Illinois, Illinois State, Bradley and Loyola.Â
   Jacobson is 33-2 all-time in the McLeod Center against Southern Illinois (10-0), Illinois State (10-0), Bradley (10-1) and Loyola (3-1).
Jake Overall vs. MVC's Illinois Schools
Bradley    20-5
Illinois State    17-8
Southern Illinois   15-7
Loyola    5-4
UNI MBB IN APR TOP-10 PERCENTÂ
The University of Northern Iowa men's basketball, men's golf, women's golf, women's cross country and women's volleyball teams have been recognized by the NCAA for their latest multi-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores. These teams posted multi-year APR scores in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respective sports.
   The UNI men's basketball team has been recognized with a perfect APR score (1,000) in each of the last three seasons - the only MVC school to do that in each of the past three years.
   The APR provides a real-time look at a team's academic success each semester by tracking the academic progress of each student-athlete on scholarship. The APR accounts for eligibility, retention and graduation and provides a measure of each team's academic performance.
MBB INKS 3 IN EARLY SIGNING
UNI has announced the signing of Isaiah Brown, Tanner Lohaus, Juwan McCloud to National Letters-of-Intent to play for UNI Beginning in 2016-17.
   Brown (Flower Mound, Texas/Flower Mound HS) is a 6'5", 170-pound, guard from Flower Mound, Texas. Brown averaged 14 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals as a junior at Flower Mound High School for head coach Eric Littleton. Flower Mound finished third in their district in 2014-15. He earned second-team all-district honors as a junior. He is the No. 25-ranked recruit in the 2016 recruiting class in the state of Texas according to Texas Hoops. He played AUU ball for Marcus Smart YGC36 for head coach Vonzell Thomas. He is the son of Craig and Sophia Brown. He has two siblings, Landon (10) and Maliyah (2).
   Lohaus (North Liberty, Iowa/Iowa City West HS) is a 6'7" 205-pound forward. Lohaus helped Iowa City West to the 2014 state championship for head coach Steve Bergman and a 23-3 record. Lohaus guided Iowa City West to a third-place finish in the 2015 state tournament with a 25-1 record. As a junior, Lohaus averaged 11.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists. He earned second-team all-Mississippi Valley Conference honors as a junior. He is the son of Anne Lohaus and Brad Lohaus. He is the younger brother of UNI sophomore guard Wyatt Lohaus.
   Juwan McCloud (Germantown, Wis./Germantown HS) is a 5'11" 150-pound guard. McCloud was named the North Shore Conference player of the year after helping lead the Warhawks to their sixth consecutive league crown. McCloud led Germantown HS to the Division I state championship game as a junior. He averaged 16.7 points per game as Germantown posted a mark of 27-1 in 2014-15 for then head coach Steve Showalter. McCloud played AAU with the Wisconsin Swing coached by Justin Litscher. He is the son of Brian and Mellisa McCloud. He has an older brother, Jalen.
RADIO INFORMATION
This year's UNI men's basketball games can be heard on the UNI Sports Radio Network, with KXEL (1540 AM, Waterloo, Iowa) serving as flagship station. Affiliates include KBGG (1700 AM, Des Moines), KGYM (1600 AM, Cedar Rapids), KCHA (1580 AM, Charles City), KQCR (98.9 FM, Hampton), KILJ (105.5 FM, Mount Pleasant), KFXE (1160 AM, Decorah-Waukon) and KVFD (1400 AM, Fort Dodge).Â
   Long-time Panthers announcer Gary Rima handles play-by-play duties, while Kevin Boyle serves as analyst.  Head coach Ben Jacobson's weekly radio call-in show will air on Thursdays, beginning in December at 6 p.m., live from The Other Place in Cedar Falls.
FOLLOW THE PANTHERS ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER & YOUTUBE
Fans of UNI Athletics on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube will have access to updates, score recaps and special announcements.
   UNI Athletics on Facebook will give fans the chance to connect with other Panther fans, as well as providing information on upcoming events. Followers on Twitter will be able to access news and scoring updates. Followers on YouTube will be able to access game highlights and press conference footage.Â
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