University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Sunday, December 20
Cedar Falls, Iowa
1 p.m.
University of Northern Iowa
vs
Tulsa
Panthers Set To Test Tulsa Sunday
12/17/2015 3:05:00 PM | Women's Basketball
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Game 10 vs. Tulsa (Sunday, Dec. 20)
Time: 1 p.m.
Place: Cedar Falls, Iowa (McLeod Center)
Live Stats: www.uni.statbroadcast.com
TV: ESPN3
Listen: 1540 KXEL (Panther Sports Network)
The Basics: The University of Northern Iowa women's basketball team makes its return to the McLeod Center on Sunday, Dec. 20 when they take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. The game is set for 1 p.m. CT as part of Hoops & Heels.
The Series: UNI is 3-0 all-time against Tulsa. The series dates back to 1998, playing and beating the Golden Hurricane in back-to-back seasons. UNI won its season-opener against Tulsa last year 69-66 on the road, with Madison Weekly knocking down 26 points and Jen Keitel adding a double-double.
About the Golden Hurricane: Tulsa enters the game against the Panthers 3-7 overall. The Golden Hurricanes have lost two of their last three games, including a defeat against MVC foe, 67-63. They have three players averaging double figures, with Kelsee Grovey scoring 12.1 per game. Tulsa, who made the jump from Conference USA to the American Athletic Conference this season, is coached by Matilda Mossman, who is in her fifth year with the Golden Hurricanes.
Panther Quick Hits:
• The Panthers enter the game ranked No. 30 in Division I basketball and second in the league three-pointers made per game (8.0).
• Through the first eight games of the season, UNI is first in the league in scoring defense, only allowing 64.3 points per game.
• Amber Sorenson is ranked No. 3 in Division I women's basketball in three-pointers made per game (3.44).
• 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.
• UNI was named to the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Honor Roll for the 2014-15 season, earning the 12th best GPA in NCAA Division I Women's Basketball. It is the fourth consecutive season UNI has been ranked in the top-15.
• The UNI women's basketball program is currently 83-43 inside the McLeod Center.
How to Watch and Listen: Fans will be able to follow along with the action against Tulsa with Chris Kleinhans-Schulz calling the action on 1540 KXEL (Panther Sports Network). The game will also be 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.
Panthers vs. The American Athletic Conference: UNI is 5-3 all-time against the current 11 teams of the American Athletic Conference. UNI has only faced off against five league members in school history and two under the direction of Tanya Warren.
Warren's record agains the AAC
Competing at the Three: UNI is second in the Missouri Valley Conference in three-pointers made this season, knocking down 72. Tulsa is first in the American Athletic Conference in treys made, hitting 68. With both teams ranking in the bottom half of their respective conferences in three-point field goal defense, fans could see a shootout in the McLeod on Sunday.
Upperclass: Out of the seven players that have started a game this season, six are either juniors or seniors on the squad. The upperclassmen on the team have accounted for 86-percent of UNI's 576 points this season.
Sorenson Scores: Amber Sorenson reached double-figures for the fourth consecutive game, racking up 25 against Akron (12/13). It was the third time this season she has reached the 20-point mark and the 11th career-game that she has scored five-or-more treys, knocking down six.
Lamar on the Dish: Sharnae Lamar finished the game with a career-high 11 assists against the Zips (12/13). The school record for assists in a game is 13, set by Kelley Westhoff three times in 1996-1997. She has had five games this season with four or more dimes and 11 in her career.
High Ranks: Amber Sorenson currently leads the Missouri Valley in three-pointers made this season. Her 31 made three-pointers through nine games ranks her No. 4 in NCAA Division I basketball in three-pointers made. She is also No. 4 in the country in three-point field goals per game (3.44) and No. 3 in treys attempted.
Home Sweet Home: The UNI women's basketball team is currently 83-44 all-time inside the McLeod Center, including a season-opening win against Rockhurst (11/15). The Panthers are also 73-42 inside their home arena under the direction of Tanya Warren.
Warren's Record in the McLeod
Turnover Margins: UNI has only been averaging 12.9 turnovers per game through the first nine of the season, ranking No. 15 in the country and No. 1 in the Valley.
Hot Hands: Amber Sorenson currently leads the Missouri Valley in three-pointers made this season. Her 31 made three-pointers through nine games ranks her No. 6 in NCAA Division I basketball in three-pointers made. She is also No. 3 in the country in three-point field goals per game (3.44) and No. 4 in treys attempted.
On the Block: Jen Keitel is fourth in the Missouri Valley Conference in blocks this season, swatting away 17 through nine games. With her four blocks against Akron (12/13), she has cracked the top-10 all-time at UNI in career blocks, tying Barb Bennett (1997-2000) for seventh with 84.
Team Threes: UNI is ranked second in the Missouri Valley Conference in three-pointers made this season, knocking in 72 through nine games. It ranks them No. 30 in the country in treys made per game (8.0).
Consistency: Madison Weekly has scored in double-figures in eight consecutive games for the Panthers.
In the 20s: Amber Sorenson scored 25 points in UNI's win over Akron (12/13), matching her career-high of eight field goals made. She has reached the 20-point mark twice in the last three games, adding a career-high 27 against North Dakota (12/5). She set her career-high eight field goals made against Bradley last season (3/7/15).
Bringing the Heat: Amber Sorenson knocked in six three-pointers against Akron (12/13). She has 164 in her career as a Panther. It moves her into fifth all-time at UNI, passing Katelin Oney (154, 2008-12).
Safe Hands: Senior Sharnae Lamar has started the first nine games for the Panthers at the point guard position, racking up 29.9, 5.1 assists and 2.1 steals per game. She is currently ranked first in the league in assist/turnover ratio and is second in assists.
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 Missouri Valley Conference 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 10 vs. Tulsa (Sunday, Dec. 20)
Time: 1 p.m.
Place: Cedar Falls, Iowa (McLeod Center)
Live Stats: www.uni.statbroadcast.com
TV: ESPN3
Listen: 1540 KXEL (Panther Sports Network)
The Basics: The University of Northern Iowa women's basketball team makes its return to the McLeod Center on Sunday, Dec. 20 when they take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. The game is set for 1 p.m. CT as part of Hoops & Heels.
The Series: UNI is 3-0 all-time against Tulsa. The series dates back to 1998, playing and beating the Golden Hurricane in back-to-back seasons. UNI won its season-opener against Tulsa last year 69-66 on the road, with Madison Weekly knocking down 26 points and Jen Keitel adding a double-double.
About the Golden Hurricane: Tulsa enters the game against the Panthers 3-7 overall. The Golden Hurricanes have lost two of their last three games, including a defeat against MVC foe, 67-63. They have three players averaging double figures, with Kelsee Grovey scoring 12.1 per game. Tulsa, who made the jump from Conference USA to the American Athletic Conference this season, is coached by Matilda Mossman, who is in her fifth year with the Golden Hurricanes.
Panther Quick Hits:
• The Panthers enter the game ranked No. 30 in Division I basketball and second in the league three-pointers made per game (8.0).
• Through the first eight games of the season, UNI is first in the league in scoring defense, only allowing 64.3 points per game.
• Amber Sorenson is ranked No. 3 in Division I women's basketball in three-pointers made per game (3.44).
• 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.
• UNI was named to the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Honor Roll for the 2014-15 season, earning the 12th best GPA in NCAA Division I Women's Basketball. It is the fourth consecutive season UNI has been ranked in the top-15.
• The UNI women's basketball program is currently 83-43 inside the McLeod Center.
How to Watch and Listen: Fans will be able to follow along with the action against Tulsa with Chris Kleinhans-Schulz calling the action on 1540 KXEL (Panther Sports Network). The game will also be 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.
Panthers vs. The American Athletic Conference: UNI is 5-3 all-time against the current 11 teams of the American Athletic Conference. UNI has only faced off against five league members in school history and two under the direction of Tanya Warren.
Warren's record agains the AAC
| Team | W | L |
| Tulane | 0 | 1 |
| Tulsa | 1 | 0 |
Competing at the Three: UNI is second in the Missouri Valley Conference in three-pointers made this season, knocking down 72. Tulsa is first in the American Athletic Conference in treys made, hitting 68. With both teams ranking in the bottom half of their respective conferences in three-point field goal defense, fans could see a shootout in the McLeod on Sunday.
Upperclass: Out of the seven players that have started a game this season, six are either juniors or seniors on the squad. The upperclassmen on the team have accounted for 86-percent of UNI's 576 points this season.
Sorenson Scores: Amber Sorenson reached double-figures for the fourth consecutive game, racking up 25 against Akron (12/13). It was the third time this season she has reached the 20-point mark and the 11th career-game that she has scored five-or-more treys, knocking down six.
Lamar on the Dish: Sharnae Lamar finished the game with a career-high 11 assists against the Zips (12/13). The school record for assists in a game is 13, set by Kelley Westhoff three times in 1996-1997. She has had five games this season with four or more dimes and 11 in her career.
High Ranks: Amber Sorenson currently leads the Missouri Valley in three-pointers made this season. Her 31 made three-pointers through nine games ranks her No. 4 in NCAA Division I basketball in three-pointers made. She is also No. 4 in the country in three-point field goals per game (3.44) and No. 3 in treys attempted.
Home Sweet Home: The UNI women's basketball team is currently 83-44 all-time inside the McLeod Center, including a season-opening win against Rockhurst (11/15). The Panthers are also 73-42 inside their home arena under the direction of Tanya Warren.
Warren's Record in the McLeod
| Year | W | L |
| 2007-08 | 9 | 5 |
| 2008-09 | 5 | 7 |
| 2009-10 | 9 | 6 |
| 2010-11 | 12 | 2 |
| 2011-12 | 10 | 4 |
| 2012-13 | 7 | 7 |
| 2013-14 | 9 | 4 |
| 2014-15 | 10 | 5 |
| 2015-16 | 2 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 73 | 42 |
Turnover Margins: UNI has only been averaging 12.9 turnovers per game through the first nine of the season, ranking No. 15 in the country and No. 1 in the Valley.
Hot Hands: Amber Sorenson currently leads the Missouri Valley in three-pointers made this season. Her 31 made three-pointers through nine games ranks her No. 6 in NCAA Division I basketball in three-pointers made. She is also No. 3 in the country in three-point field goals per game (3.44) and No. 4 in treys attempted.
On the Block: Jen Keitel is fourth in the Missouri Valley Conference in blocks this season, swatting away 17 through nine games. With her four blocks against Akron (12/13), she has cracked the top-10 all-time at UNI in career blocks, tying Barb Bennett (1997-2000) for seventh with 84.
Team Threes: UNI is ranked second in the Missouri Valley Conference in three-pointers made this season, knocking in 72 through nine games. It ranks them No. 30 in the country in treys made per game (8.0).
Consistency: Madison Weekly has scored in double-figures in eight consecutive games for the Panthers.
In the 20s: Amber Sorenson scored 25 points in UNI's win over Akron (12/13), matching her career-high of eight field goals made. She has reached the 20-point mark twice in the last three games, adding a career-high 27 against North Dakota (12/5). She set her career-high eight field goals made against Bradley last season (3/7/15).
Bringing the Heat: Amber Sorenson knocked in six three-pointers against Akron (12/13). She has 164 in her career as a Panther. It moves her into fifth all-time at UNI, passing Katelin Oney (154, 2008-12).
Safe Hands: Senior Sharnae Lamar has started the first nine games for the Panthers at the point guard position, racking up 29.9, 5.1 assists and 2.1 steals per game. She is currently ranked first in the league in assist/turnover ratio and is second in assists.
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 Missouri Valley Conference 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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