University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Friday, March 11
Moline, Ill.
12 p.m.
University of Northern Iowa
vs
Bradley
Top-Seeded Panthers Set For MVC Tournament
3/9/2016 11:15:00 AM | Women's Basketball
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Game 30 vs. Wichita State/Bradley (March 11, 2016)
Time: 12 p.m. CT
Place: iWireless Center (Moline, Ill.)
Live Stats: www.statbroadcast.com
TV: ESPN3
The Basics: The University of Northern Iowa women's basketball team will enter the 2016 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament as the No. 1 seed, playing the winner of game one (Wichita State vs. Bradley, March 10) at noon.
The Series: UNI is 37-35 all-time against Wichita State and 4-2 all-time against the Shockers on a neutral court. UNI evened the all-time series against Bradley this season, making it 34-34 after sweeping the Braves during the regular season. UNI has faced off against Bradley three times on a neutral court, winning all three games.
Panther Quick Hits:
• UNI won the Missouri Valley Conference regular season title with its 61-48 win over Evansville (3/5), its second regular season championship under the direction of Tanya Warren after also winning during the 2010-11 season.
• UNI's 15 conference wins this season is the second most in school history, trailing the 17 UNI put up during the 2010-11 championship season.
• The Panthers enter the game ranked No. 3 in NCAA Division I basketball in fewest turnovers and No. 4 in turnovers per game, averaging 11.3.
• Sharnae Lamar is currently ranked No. 13 in NCAA Division I basketball and No. 1 in the MVC in assist/turnover ratio, also moving into No. 29 in the country in assists per game (5.6).
• UNI won its 17th game of the season against Bradley (2/26), marking the seventh consecutive season that the Panthers have won 17 or more games.
• 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 91-46 inside the McLeod Center.
How to Watch and Listen: Fans will be able to follow along with Chris Kleinhans-Schulz calling the action on 1540 KXEL (Panther Sports Network). Fans can also access the games live on ESPN3.
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.
At the Top: UNI claimed sole possession of the MVC regular season championship on Saturday with its 61-48 win over Evansville (3/5) on the road. It is UNI's second regular season title, also winning in 2010-11. UNI enters the MVC Tournament as the No. 1 seed after winning the tournament in 2009-10 and 2010-11.
Awards Show: UNI brought in some hardware in addition to its regular season championship with the announcement of MVC post-season awards.
MVC Scholar-Athlete Team
Madison Weekly - 1st Team, Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Stephanie Davison - Honorable Mention
Jen Keitel - Honorable Mention
Amber Sorenson - Honorable Mention
MVC All-Conference
Madison Weekly - 1st Team
Amber Sorenson - 1st Team
Jen Keitel - Honorable Mention
MVC All-Defensive
Sharnae Lamar - 1st Team
In Good Company: With her win against Evansville (3/5), head coach Tanya Warren now has 158 career wins, tying her for No. 10 all-time in Valley history in all-time coaching wins.
Valley Coaching Wins Leaders (Since 1982-83)
Triple Threat: Jen Keitel became just the third player in UNI history to record 1,000 career points, 500 career rebounds and 100 career blocks with her one block against Evansville (3/5). She is now ranked in the top-25 all-time at UNI in points (No. 21, 1,027), rebounds (No. 11, 648) and blocks (No. 5, 100) through 100 career games.
Scoring Stats: Madison Weekly scored a game-high 20 points against Evansville (3/5), giving her 514 on the season, making her just the eighth player in UNI history to score 500-or-more points in a season. She has scored 20 or more points in four of the last six games, giving her an average of 17.7, ranking her fourth all-time at UNI in season scoring average.
Not from Three: UNI held its opponent to below 30-percent shooting from the arc for the seventh game in a row, holding Evansville (3/5) to 23-percent from the three. UNI is ranked second in the Valley in three-point field goal defense, only allowing teams to shoot 29-percent from the arc this year.
One Away: Amber Sorenson moved into second all-time at UNI in season three-pointers made, passing herself (86 in 2014-15) after scoring seven against SIU (3/3). She now holds 88 this season, just one shy of tying the school record 89 held by Jacqui Kalin (2012-13).
Winning Percentage: UNI's 20th win of the 2015-16 season is the most wins since the 2010-11 season when the Panthers finished 27-6.
Winning Percentage: UNI's 20th win of the 2015-16 season is the most wins since the 2010-11 season when the Panthers finished 27-6.
20+ Win Seasons
Sorenson for the Double: Amber Sorenson finished the game against Evansville (3/5) for the second time this season and the third time in her career. She racked up 11 points and a career-high tying 11 rebounds.
Sorenson Double-Doubles
Career Night: Senior Amber Sorenson finished the game against Southern Illinois (3/3) with a career-high 28 points. She scored a career-high 10 field goals and tied her career-high in three-pointers made with seven.
Sorenson's 20-point games
Two for 20: For the second time this season, UNI had two athletes score 20-or-more points. Madison Weekly finished with her ninth game of the season in the 20-point range (21) with Amber Sorenson adding her career-high 28. Sorenson and Weekly both had 20 points against Iowa as well during non-conference season.
On the Double: Jen Keitel finished with a double-double for the second consecutive game, scoring 10 points and adding 10 boards against SIU (3/3). It is her third double-double of the season and the 13th of her career.
Keitel's Double-Doubles
No Looks Given: Sharnae Lamar finished the game with six assists, zero turnovers and three rebounds against the Salukis (3/). With her six dimes, Lamar moved into second all-time at UNI in season assists with 160, passing Kelley Westhoff (1995-96), who had 155.
Conference Success: UNI picked up its 15th conference win of the 2015-16 season against Evansville (3/5), the second most league victories in program history, marking the eighth season in program history with 12 or more Valley victories.
Seasons with 12 MVC Wins
2015-16 15-3 Tanya Warren
2014-15 12-6 Tanya Warren
2013-14 13-5 Tanya Warren
2010-11 17-1 Tanya Warren
2005-06 12-6 Tony DiCecco
2004-05 13-5 Tony DiCecco
2002-03 12-6 Tony DiCecco
2000-01 12-6 Tony DiCecco
1998-99 12-6 Tony DiCecco
Winning Nature: UNI enters the MVC Tournament 20-9 overall, marking the seventh straight season the Panthers have won 17 or more games. UNI's 20 victories this season is the most wins in a season by the Panthers since the 2010-11 season when the Panthers went 27-6
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
2015-16: Tanya Warren, 20-9
Game 30 vs. Wichita State/Bradley (March 11, 2016)
Time: 12 p.m. CT
Place: iWireless Center (Moline, Ill.)
Live Stats: www.statbroadcast.com
TV: ESPN3
The Basics: The University of Northern Iowa women's basketball team will enter the 2016 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament as the No. 1 seed, playing the winner of game one (Wichita State vs. Bradley, March 10) at noon.
The Series: UNI is 37-35 all-time against Wichita State and 4-2 all-time against the Shockers on a neutral court. UNI evened the all-time series against Bradley this season, making it 34-34 after sweeping the Braves during the regular season. UNI has faced off against Bradley three times on a neutral court, winning all three games.
Panther Quick Hits:
• UNI won the Missouri Valley Conference regular season title with its 61-48 win over Evansville (3/5), its second regular season championship under the direction of Tanya Warren after also winning during the 2010-11 season.
• UNI's 15 conference wins this season is the second most in school history, trailing the 17 UNI put up during the 2010-11 championship season.
• The Panthers enter the game ranked No. 3 in NCAA Division I basketball in fewest turnovers and No. 4 in turnovers per game, averaging 11.3.
• Sharnae Lamar is currently ranked No. 13 in NCAA Division I basketball and No. 1 in the MVC in assist/turnover ratio, also moving into No. 29 in the country in assists per game (5.6).
• UNI won its 17th game of the season against Bradley (2/26), marking the seventh consecutive season that the Panthers have won 17 or more games.
• 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 91-46 inside the McLeod Center.
How to Watch and Listen: Fans will be able to follow along with Chris Kleinhans-Schulz calling the action on 1540 KXEL (Panther Sports Network). Fans can also access the games live on ESPN3.
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.
At the Top: UNI claimed sole possession of the MVC regular season championship on Saturday with its 61-48 win over Evansville (3/5) on the road. It is UNI's second regular season title, also winning in 2010-11. UNI enters the MVC Tournament as the No. 1 seed after winning the tournament in 2009-10 and 2010-11.
Awards Show: UNI brought in some hardware in addition to its regular season championship with the announcement of MVC post-season awards.
MVC Scholar-Athlete Team
Madison Weekly - 1st Team, Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Stephanie Davison - Honorable Mention
Jen Keitel - Honorable Mention
Amber Sorenson - Honorable Mention
MVC All-Conference
Madison Weekly - 1st Team
Amber Sorenson - 1st Team
Jen Keitel - Honorable Mention
MVC All-Defensive
Sharnae Lamar - 1st Team
In Good Company: With her win against Evansville (3/5), head coach Tanya Warren now has 158 career wins, tying her for No. 10 all-time in Valley history in all-time coaching wins.
Valley Coaching Wins Leaders (Since 1982-83)
| Cindy Scott, SIU (1983-98) | 353 |
| Cheryl Burnett, MSU (1988-02) | 319 |
| Jill Hutchison, ILS (1983-99) | 277 |
| Barbara Hilke, EIU (1983-92) | 231 |
| Jim Flanery, Creighton (2002-13) | 190 |
| Lisa Bluder, Drake (1991-00) | 187 |
| Tony DiCecco, UNI (1996-07) | 183 |
| Connie Yori, Creighton (1993-02) | 170 |
| Paula Buscher, Bradley (2001-11) | 167 |
| Tanya Warren (2008-Present) | 158 |
| Jody Adams, WSU (2009-Present) | 158 |
Triple Threat: Jen Keitel became just the third player in UNI history to record 1,000 career points, 500 career rebounds and 100 career blocks with her one block against Evansville (3/5). She is now ranked in the top-25 all-time at UNI in points (No. 21, 1,027), rebounds (No. 11, 648) and blocks (No. 5, 100) through 100 career games.
| Deb Drenth (1979-83) | 101 blks, 758 rebounds, 1,449 pts | |
| Tami Schebler (1980-84) | 149 blks, 788 rebounds, 1038 pts | |
| Jen Keitel (2011-16) | 100 blks, 648 rebounds, 1,027 pts |
Scoring Stats: Madison Weekly scored a game-high 20 points against Evansville (3/5), giving her 514 on the season, making her just the eighth player in UNI history to score 500-or-more points in a season. She has scored 20 or more points in four of the last six games, giving her an average of 17.7, ranking her fourth all-time at UNI in season scoring average.
Not from Three: UNI held its opponent to below 30-percent shooting from the arc for the seventh game in a row, holding Evansville (3/5) to 23-percent from the three. UNI is ranked second in the Valley in three-point field goal defense, only allowing teams to shoot 29-percent from the arc this year.
One Away: Amber Sorenson moved into second all-time at UNI in season three-pointers made, passing herself (86 in 2014-15) after scoring seven against SIU (3/3). She now holds 88 this season, just one shy of tying the school record 89 held by Jacqui Kalin (2012-13).
Winning Percentage: UNI's 20th win of the 2015-16 season is the most wins since the 2010-11 season when the Panthers finished 27-6.
Winning Percentage: UNI's 20th win of the 2015-16 season is the most wins since the 2010-11 season when the Panthers finished 27-6.
20+ Win Seasons
| 1981-82 | 22-9 |
| 2004-05 | 20-11 |
| 2010-11 | 27-6 |
| 2015-16 | 20-9 |
Sorenson for the Double: Amber Sorenson finished the game against Evansville (3/5) for the second time this season and the third time in her career. She racked up 11 points and a career-high tying 11 rebounds.
Sorenson Double-Doubles
| at Evansville (3/5/16) | 11 points, 11 rebounds |
| at Wichita State (1/3/16) | 10 points, 10 rebounds |
| vs. Dartmouth (12/13/14) | 20 points, 11 rebounds |
Career Night: Senior Amber Sorenson finished the game against Southern Illinois (3/3) with a career-high 28 points. She scored a career-high 10 field goals and tied her career-high in three-pointers made with seven.
Sorenson's 20-point games
| 3/3/15 | at Southern Illinois | 28 pts |
| 12/13/15 | vs. Akron | 25 pts |
| 12/5/15 | at North Dakota | 27 pts |
| 11/22/15 | vs. Iowa | 23 pts |
| 3/7/15 | vs. Bradley | 23 pts |
| 1/4/15 | at Loyola | 21 pts |
| 12/13/14 | vs. Dartmouth | 20 pts |
Two for 20: For the second time this season, UNI had two athletes score 20-or-more points. Madison Weekly finished with her ninth game of the season in the 20-point range (21) with Amber Sorenson adding her career-high 28. Sorenson and Weekly both had 20 points against Iowa as well during non-conference season.
On the Double: Jen Keitel finished with a double-double for the second consecutive game, scoring 10 points and adding 10 boards against SIU (3/3). It is her third double-double of the season and the 13th of her career.
Keitel's Double-Doubles
| 12/17/12 | 10 pts, 12 rbs |
| 11/20/13 | 24 pts, 12 rbs |
| 1/5/14 | 19 pts, 10 rbs |
| 1/26/14 | 14 pts, 10 rbs |
| 2/2/14 | 14 pts, 10 rbs |
| 2/23/14 | 17 pts, 10 rbs |
| 3/2/14 | 28 pts, 13 rbs |
| 11/14/14 | 28 pts, 13 rbs |
| 11/18/14 | 16 pts, 11 rbs |
| 11/25/14 | 19 pts, 11 rbs |
| 1/29/16 | 16 pts, 10 rbs |
| 2/28/16 | 11 pts, 13 rbs |
No Looks Given: Sharnae Lamar finished the game with six assists, zero turnovers and three rebounds against the Salukis (3/). With her six dimes, Lamar moved into second all-time at UNI in season assists with 160, passing Kelley Westhoff (1995-96), who had 155.
Conference Success: UNI picked up its 15th conference win of the 2015-16 season against Evansville (3/5), the second most league victories in program history, marking the eighth season in program history with 12 or more Valley victories.
Seasons with 12 MVC Wins
2015-16 15-3 Tanya Warren
2014-15 12-6 Tanya Warren
2013-14 13-5 Tanya Warren
2010-11 17-1 Tanya Warren
2005-06 12-6 Tony DiCecco
2004-05 13-5 Tony DiCecco
2002-03 12-6 Tony DiCecco
2000-01 12-6 Tony DiCecco
1998-99 12-6 Tony DiCecco
Winning Nature: UNI enters the MVC Tournament 20-9 overall, marking the seventh straight season the Panthers have won 17 or more games. UNI's 20 victories this season is the most wins in a season by the Panthers since the 2010-11 season when the Panthers went 27-6
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
2015-16: Tanya Warren, 20-9
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