UNI Takes 5-Game Win Streak Into Koch Arena
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UNI (15-11, 7-6) at #25 Wichita State (18-6, 12-1) | LIVE VIDEO | LIVE AUDIO | LIVE STATS
Sat., Feb. 13, 2016 • 11 a.m. (CT)
Wichita, Kan. • Koch Arena (10,506)
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Television
ESPN2
   Play-by-Play: Rich Hollenberg
   Analyst: Mark Adams
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
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OPENING TIP
• UNI (15-11, 7-6 MVC) looks to extend its five-game win streak Saturday at No. 25 Wichita State (18-6, 12-1 MVC). Tip is set for 11 a.m. at Koch Arena.
• UNI owns one road victory over a ranked foe in the program's history and it came Dec. 30, 2006, at Koch Arena. Under first-year head coach Ben Jacobson, the Panthers scored a 63-59 win over No. 16-ranked Wichita State in Koch Arena.
• UNI is 3-3 vs. Wichita State when the Shockers are ranked in the AP Top 25.
• The all-time series is deadlocked at 26-26. The Shockers have won eight of the last 10 matchups, including a 74-55 win in the McLeod Center Jan. 20.
• UNI is tied for the most wins (5) by an opponent in Koch Arena since the renovation in 2003.
• Matt Bohannon became the 39th UNI Panther score 1,000 points in his career. Bohannon has tallied 1,005 points in 128 career games.Â
• UNI is allowing 65.5 points per game.Â
• In UNI's 15 wins, the Panthers have limited the opposition to 59.9 points per game.
• UNI ranks No. 8 in the nation in fewest turnovers (9.9) and fewest fouls per game (15.8).
• UNI has made at least one 3-pointer in 521 straight games – the longest active streak in the Missouri Valley Conference.
• UNI has secured a pair of top-five wins (AP poll) this season with triumphs over No. 1 North Carolina and No. 5 Iowa State.
• 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.
• UNI is one of 14 schools to have won 30 or more games twice in the last six seasons.
UNI MEN'S BASKETBALL NOTES AT WICHITA STATE
UNI TRAVELS TO WICHITA STATE FOR ESPN2 CLASH
UNI (15-11, 7-6 MVC) will travel to Wichita, Kan., and Koch Arena to take on the No. 25-ranked Wichita State Shockers (18-6, 12-1 MVC). Tip is set for 11 a.m.
   The Panthers completed non-conference play at 8-5 overall. UNI posted two top-five wins in non-conference play with triumphs over No. 1 North Carolina (71-67) and No. 5 Iowa State (81-79).Â
UNI-WICHITA STATE ON ESPN2
Rich Hollenberg (play-by-play) and Mark Adams (analyst) will call the action for the ESPN2 broadcast.
SCOUTING WICHITA STATE
The Shockers enter Saturday's game riding the nation's longest active home-court winning streak (43 games).
   Wichita State has also won 25 consecutive home MVC contests.
   The Shockers are led in scoring by Ron Baker (13.9 ppg) and Fred Van Vleet (12.6 ppg).
ALL-TIME SERIES VS. SHOCKERS
The all-time series is deadlocked at 26-26. The Shockers have won eight of the last 10 matchups, including a 74-55 win in the McLeod Center Jan. 20.
   Wichita State is 15-8 vs. UNI in games played in Wichita.
   Head coach Ben Jacobson is 9-11 vs. Wichita State.
IT'S BEEN DONE BEFORE
UNI owns one road victory over a ranked foe in the program's history and it came Dec. 30, 2006, at Koch Arena.
   Under first-year head coach Ben Jacobson, the Panthers scored a 63-59 win over No. 16-ranked Wichita State in Koch Arena.
   UNI is 3-3 all-time vs. Wichita State when the Shockers are ranked in the AP Top 25.
SINCE THE RENOVATION
UNI is tied for the most wins by an opponent in Koch Arena since the renovation in 2003.
   UNI is 5-7, while Southern Illinois is 5-8 in Koch Arena since 2003. Creighton has a 3-7 mark in Koch Arena in the same time frame.Â
   No other opponent has more than two victories since the renovation.
UNI VS. RANKED TEAMS
Since the 1979-80 season, UNI is 16-34 vs. ranked foes.
   UNI has registered 16 wins over ranked Division I opponents and 13 of those wins have come since Ben Jacobson joined the UNI coaching staff in the 2001-02 season.Â
   UNI is 12-6 at home against ranked opponents. The Panthers have won four of their last five home games against ranked foes.
   UNI is 2-0 all-time against No. 1-ranked opponents. UNI secured a 71-67 win over North Carolina in the McLeod Center on Nov. 21, 2015. The Panthers also recorded a 69-67 win over No. 1 Kansas in the 2010 NCAA Tournament.
   UNI has posted a mark of 3-2 in its last five matchups against top-five ranked foes.
UNI vs. Ranked Opponents (since 1979-80)
#5   Iowa State   W, 81-79 (N) - 12/19/15
#1   North Carolina   W, 71-67 (H) - 11/21/15
#17   Louisville   L, 66-53 (N) - 3/22/15
#11   Wichita State   L, 74-60 (A) - 2/28/15
#12   Wichita State   W, 70-54 (H) - 1/31/15
#4   Wichita State   L, 82-73 (H) - 2/8/14
#8   Wichita State   L, 67-53 (A) - 1/5/14
#17   Iowa State   L, 91-82 OT (N) - 12/7/13
#15   Wichita State   W, 57-52 (H) - 2/2/13
#12   Creighton   L, 79-68 (A) - 1/15/13
#21Â Â Â UNLVÂ Â Â L, 73-59 (A) - 12/19/12
#19   Memphis   L, 52-47 (N) - 11/24/12
#2   Louisville   L, 51-46 (N) - 11/22/12
#13   Creighton   W, 65-62 (H) - 2/4/12
#23   Creighton   L, 63-60 (A) - 1/10/12
#10   Syracuse   L, 68-46 (A) - 11/12/10
#13   Michigan State   L, 59-52 (N) - 3/26/10
#1   Kansas   W, 69-67 (N) - 3/20/10
#15   Marquette   L, 73-43 (N) - 11/28/08
#14   Drake   L, 65-55 (H) - 2/16/08
#22   Drake   L, 58-54 (A) - 1/26/08
#11   Nevada   L, 79-64 (A) - 2/17/07
#16   Wichita State   W, 63-59 (A) - 12/30/06
#17   Washington   L, 70-61 (A) - 11/14/06
#23   Georgetown   L, 54-49 (N) - 3/17/06
#24   Bucknell   W, 65-61 (H) - 2/18/06
#12   Iowa   W, 67-63 (H) - 12/6/05
#20   Wisconsin   L, 57-52 (N) - 3/18/05
#17   Iowa   L, 76-73 (A) - 12/7/05
#14   Georgia Tech   L, 65-60 (N) - 3/19/04
#15   Southern Illinois   W, 68-52 (H) - 3/1/04
#20   Creighton   W, 82-73 (H) - 1/14/04
#24    Iowa   W, 77-66 (H) - 12/9/03
#13   Creighton   L, 84-75 (H) - 2/4/03
#11   Iowa   W, 78-76 (H) - 12/4/01
#17   Alabama   L, 64-56 (N) - 12/20/00
#10   Iowa   W, 84-78 (H) - 12/9/97
#12   Iowa   L, 78-73 (H) - 12/5/95
#11   Iowa State   L, 81-62 (H) - 1/25/95
#8   Iowa   L, 64-44 (A) - 12/8/92
#16   Iowa   L, 108-85 (H) - 12/19/91
#20   Minnesota   L, 81-78 (N) - 3/18/90
#11   Missouri   W, 74-71 (N) - 3/16/90
#20   Iowa   W, 77-74 (H) - 1/3/90
#3   Georgetown   L, 83-49 (N) - 12/29/89
#5   Iowa   L, 95-76 (A) - 12/6/88
#14   Missouri   L, 91-62 (A) - 1/12/83
#6   Iowa   L, 84-53 (A) - 12/21/81
#14   Iowa   L, 86-52 (A) - 12/30/80
#20   Iowa   L, 78-46 (A) - 12/6/79
NOTE: Associated Press poll used
UNI's Record vs. Ranked Opponents
Overall   Home   Away   Neutral
16-34Â Â Â 12-6Â Â Â 1-16Â Â Â 3-12
CLIMBING BACK INTO MVC RACE
UNI began the Missouri Valley Conference season at 2-6 and was five games out of second place.Â
   Following their five-game win streak, the Panthers are two games out of second place and one game out of third place with five to play.
FEW FOULS, FEWER TURNOVERS
UNI ranks No. 8 in the nation in fewest fouls per game (15.8).
   UNI ranks No. 8 in the country in fewest turnovers per game (9.9).
   UNI committed a season-low three turnovers in its 83-69 win over Missouri State on Wednesday. UNI did not commit a turnovers in the first half vs. the Bears.Â
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.
Johnny Moran (2008-12)Â Â Â 1,048 pts.
Chris Foster (2000-05)Â Â Â 1,027 pts.Â
Matt Bohannon (2011-pres.)Â Â Â 1,005 pts.
MORGAN SETS A CAREER-HIGH WITH 21 VS MISSOURI STATE
UNI junior guard Jeremy Morgan set a career-high with 21 points in an 83-69 win over Missouri State (2/10).
   Morgan drained 6-of-9 field goals, 3-of-5 three-pointers and 6-of-6 free throws against the Bears.
   He added a team-best eight rebounds and five assists vs. MSU.
   It was Morgan's second 20-point plus performance this season after a 20-point contest vs. Colorado State in the season opener.
Active 20-Plus Point Scoring Games
Wes Washpun (5)
Matt Bohannon (3)
Paul Jesperson (3)
Jeremy Morgan (2)Â
Bennett Koch (1)
MORGAN IS MAKING PLAYS
Junior guard Jeremy Morgan has shown he can do it all this season from scoring and rebounding to defending.
   Morgan ranks first on the team in rebounds (130), steals (48) and blocks (15). He ranks fourth on the team in scoring (10.7 ppg).
   Morgan 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
MORGAN JOINES SEASON TOP-10 LIST FOR STEALS
Jeremy Morgan has tallied 48 steals through UNI's first 26 games to rank tied for the 10th-most steals in a single-season in program history.
UNI SINGLE-SEASON STEALS
1.   Brent Carmichael (1982-83)   100
2.   Brent Carmichael (1981-82)   80
   Andy Woodley (2000-01)   80
4.   Cam Johnson (1992-93)   58
5.   Brian Carpenter (1995-96)   54
6.   Nick Nurse (1987-88)   53
7.   Ben Jacobson (2005-06)   51
8.   Jason Daisy (1996-97)   49
   Randy Blocker (1993-94)   49
10.   Robbie Williams (1984-85)   48
   Jeremy Morgan (2015-16)   48
HOTTER AWAY FROM HOME
Senior guard Paul Jesperson is scoring nearly six points more per game on the road than at home, while also shooting a higher percentage away from the McLeod Center.
   In 11 road games, Jesperson is scoring 14.3 points per game while shooting 46.7 percent from 3-point land (35-of-75).
   In 12 home games, Jesperson is scoring 8.7 points per game while shooting 28.8 percent from 3-point range (17-of-59).
PAULIE 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 513 points in 61 career games for the Panthers.
   He has scored 709 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 18 games this season. Jesperson ranks second on the team with 63 3-pointers.
WES LEADS UNI IN ASSISTS
Wes Washpun is leading the Panthers in assists (5.7 apg).
   For the second time this season Washpun recorded a double-figure assist total in a game. Washpun handed out 10 assists in a 68-50 win at Bradley. Earlier this year, he dished out 11 assists vs. Iowa State.
   Jay Imhoff (1979-80) and Brooks McKowen (2006-07) hold the UNI single-season assist record at 5.8 assists per game.
WASHPUN TOP 10 IN CAREER ASSISTS
Senior guard Wes Washpun has moved up to T-No. 7 at UNI in career assists. Washpun has dished out 357 assists at UNI.Â
   Washpun also handed out 23 assists at Tennessee as a freshman in the 2011-12 season, giving him 380 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.   Deon Mitchell (2011-2015)   373
6.   Chris Foster (2000-2005)   370
7.   Ben Jacobson (2002-2006)   357
   Wes Washpun (2013-present)   357
9.   Kwadzo Ahelegbe (2006-2011)   342
10.   Nick Nurse (1985-1989)   340
WASHPUN LOOKS TO TOPÂ
SINGLE-SEASON ASSIST CHART
Senior point guard Wes Washpun is looking to put his name at the top of UNI's single-season assist chart. Washpun currently ranks No. 3 on the single-season list with 148 assists.
   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.   Dale Turner (1989-1990)   152
3.   Wes Washpun (2015-2016)   148
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
BOHANNON JOINS TOP-10 GAMES PLAYED LIST AT UNI
Senior guard Matt Bohannon has played in 128 career games, which moves him into a tie for No. 9 at UNI in games played.
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
8.   Adam Koch (2006-2010)   132
9.   Eric Coleman (2004-2008)   128
   Anthony James (2008-2013)   128
   Matt Bohannon (2012-pres.)   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 251 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 636. 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.)   251
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.)   636
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. 12 on the MVC's all-time 3-pointers made chart with 251 triples.
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.   Jeremy Crouch (Bradley)   262
   Colt Ryan (UE)   262
10.   Josh Young (Drake)   255
11.   Kevin Ault (MSU)   254
12.   Matt Bohannon (UNI)   251
13.   Marcus Wilson (UE)   250
14.   Kent Williams (SIU)   249
15.   D.J. Balentine (UE)   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 (76).
   Bohannon's 76 three-pointers made this year ranks him No. 5 on UNI's single-season list.
   Bohannon has made three or more 3-pointers in a game 17 times this season.
UNI 3-POINTERS MADE - SEASON
1.   Marc Sonnen (2012-2013)   96
2.   Erik Smith (2001-2002)   79
3.   Ali Farokhmanesh (2009-2010)   77
   Matt Bohannon (2013-2014)   77
5.   Matt Bohannon (2015-2016)   76
6.   Ali Farokhmanesh (2008-2009)   75
7.   Cam Johnson (1993-1994)   73
8.   Nick Nurse (1987-1988)   72
9.   Ben Jacobson (2002-2006)   71
10.   Darian DeVries (1997-1998)   69
BO FOR 3 IN MVC PLAY
UNI senior guard Matt Bohannon holds the UNI career record for most three-pointers in Missouri Valley Conference games.Â
   Bohannon has drained 154 three-pointers in 67 MVC games.
   The previous UNI mark was set by Ben Jacobson with 113 three-pointers in MVC games only from 2002-2006.
TED ON THE BOARDS
Redshirt sophomore Ted Friedman ranks tied for third on the squad with 11 offensive rebounds in Missouri Valley Conference games.
HALFTIME LEADS UNDER JAKE
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson has posted a career mark of 169-38 (.816) when leading at the half.Â
UNI Leading at Half Under Jacobson
169-38 (.816)
UNI Trailing at Half Under Jacobson
31-75 (.292)
UNI Tied at Half Under Jacobson
12-3 (.800)
UNI'S 3-POINT STREAK
UNI has made at least one 3-pointer in 521 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 1,005 career points, while Wes Washpun has recorded 909 points. Paul Jesperson has tallied 709 career points and Jeremy Morgan has been credited with 661 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 - 98 career starts
Jeremy Morgan - 71 career starts
Paul Jesperson - 59 career starts
Wes Washpun - 55 career starts
Bennett Koch - 26 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 65.5 points per game.Â
   In UNI's 15 wins, the Panthers have limited the opposition to 59.9 points per game.
200-PLUS WINS FOR JAKE
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson has tallied 211 career wins to rank tied for 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)   227
5.   Rich Herrin (Southern Illinois)   225
6.   Gregg Marshall (Wichita State)   222
7.   Ralph Miller (Wichita State)   220
8.   Ben Jacobson (UNI)   212
9.   Maury John (Drake)   211
10.   Joe Stowell (Bradley)            197Â
Jake Ranks 9th in MVC Wins
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson ranks T-No. 8 all-time in Missouri Valley Conference history with Jim Molinari (Bradley) with 110 league coaching victories.Â
   Jacobson has compiled an MVC mark of 110-64 (.632 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 121
6.   Gregg Marshall (Wichita State)    113
7. Â Â Â Rich Herrin (Southern Illinois) Â Â Â 111
8. Â Â Â Jim Molinari (Bradley) Â Â Â 110
   Ben Jacobson (UNI)    110
10.   Maurice John (Drake)    95
80 OR MORE IS A GOOD SIGN
UNI is 41-5 when scoring 80 or more points in the Ben Jacobson coaching era.Â
   UNI has won eight straight games when scoring 80 or more points, including a 7-0 mark this season.
UNI SCORING 80+IN JACOBSON ERA
Date   Opponent    Results
2/10/15   Missouri State   W, 83-69
2/6/15   at Drake   W, 82-66
12/30/15   Bradley   W, 80-44
12/19/15   vs. Iowa State   W, 81-79
11/30/15   North Texas   W, 93-70
11/28/15   at North Dakota   W, 97-51
11/25/15   Dubuque   W, 83-63
2/11/15   Illinois State   W, 83-64
12/13/14Â Â Â at VCUÂ Â Â L, 93-87 (2OT)
2/1/14   Indiana State   L, 87-81
1/29/14   Evansville   W, 95-81
1/25/14   at Loyola   L, 93-87 (OT)
1/14/14   Missouri State   W, 94-89
1/8/14   at Evansville   W, 80-53
1/1/14   Bradley   W, 80-46
12/28/13   Iona   W, 90-78
12/7/13   vs. Iowa State   L, 91-82 (OT)
11/22/13   Loyola Marymount   W, 90-81
11/11/13   Coe   W, 86-52
3/26/13   Bradley   W, 90-77
3/2/13   Illinois State   W, 80-72
1/20/13   Drake   W, 85-55
1/12/13   Bradley   W, 84-53
12/23/12   Saint Mary's   W, 82-75
12/8/12   at George Mason   W, 82-77 (OT)
11/14/12   Toledo   W, 84-81 (OT)
11/10/12   Wartburg   W, 103-50
1/7/12   at Drake   W, 83-68
12/19/11   Loras   W, 84-48
12/6/11   Iowa   W, 80-60
12/3/11   Colorado State   W, 83-77
3/15/11   Rider      W, 84-50
2/15/11      at Bradley      W, 80-70
1/9/11      Bradley      W, 83-77
11/16/10   Coe      W, 84-45
1/3/10      Missouri State      W, 84-76
12/12/09   Siena      W, 82-65
11/23/09    vs. Boston College  W, 81-69
2/11/09     Southern Illinois      W, 81-55
1/17/09     at Drake      W, 81-59
12/28/08     Indiana State      L, 85-84 (2OT)
11/25/08     Chicago State      W, 81-70
12/15/07     Wartburg      W, 99-48
12/20/06     Wartburg      W, 83-61
12/09/06 Â Â Â Â UMKC Â Â Â Â Â W, 85-53
11/13/06    vs. Pepperdine      W, 83-58
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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.
WEEKLY PRESS LUNCHEONSÂ
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson or a member of his coaching staff will be available at the weekly Press Luncheons held each Monday beginning at noon in the back room of Pepper's Grill and Sports Pub located on 18th Street 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
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UNI (15-11, 7-6) at #25 Wichita State (18-6, 12-1) | LIVE VIDEO | LIVE AUDIO | LIVE STATS
Sat., Feb. 13, 2016 • 11 a.m. (CT)
Wichita, Kan. • Koch Arena (10,506)
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Television
ESPN2
   Play-by-Play: Rich Hollenberg
   Analyst: Mark Adams
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 (15-11, 7-6 MVC) looks to extend its five-game win streak Saturday at No. 25 Wichita State (18-6, 12-1 MVC). Tip is set for 11 a.m. at Koch Arena.
• UNI owns one road victory over a ranked foe in the program's history and it came Dec. 30, 2006, at Koch Arena. Under first-year head coach Ben Jacobson, the Panthers scored a 63-59 win over No. 16-ranked Wichita State in Koch Arena.
• UNI is 3-3 vs. Wichita State when the Shockers are ranked in the AP Top 25.
• The all-time series is deadlocked at 26-26. The Shockers have won eight of the last 10 matchups, including a 74-55 win in the McLeod Center Jan. 20.
• UNI is tied for the most wins (5) by an opponent in Koch Arena since the renovation in 2003.
• Matt Bohannon became the 39th UNI Panther score 1,000 points in his career. Bohannon has tallied 1,005 points in 128 career games.Â
• UNI is allowing 65.5 points per game.Â
• In UNI's 15 wins, the Panthers have limited the opposition to 59.9 points per game.
• UNI ranks No. 8 in the nation in fewest turnovers (9.9) and fewest fouls per game (15.8).
• UNI has made at least one 3-pointer in 521 straight games – the longest active streak in the Missouri Valley Conference.
• UNI has secured a pair of top-five wins (AP poll) this season with triumphs over No. 1 North Carolina and No. 5 Iowa State.
• 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.
• UNI is one of 14 schools to have won 30 or more games twice in the last six seasons.
UNI MEN'S BASKETBALL NOTES AT WICHITA STATE
UNI TRAVELS TO WICHITA STATE FOR ESPN2 CLASH
UNI (15-11, 7-6 MVC) will travel to Wichita, Kan., and Koch Arena to take on the No. 25-ranked Wichita State Shockers (18-6, 12-1 MVC). Tip is set for 11 a.m.
   The Panthers completed non-conference play at 8-5 overall. UNI posted two top-five wins in non-conference play with triumphs over No. 1 North Carolina (71-67) and No. 5 Iowa State (81-79).Â
UNI-WICHITA STATE ON ESPN2
Rich Hollenberg (play-by-play) and Mark Adams (analyst) will call the action for the ESPN2 broadcast.
SCOUTING WICHITA STATE
The Shockers enter Saturday's game riding the nation's longest active home-court winning streak (43 games).
   Wichita State has also won 25 consecutive home MVC contests.
   The Shockers are led in scoring by Ron Baker (13.9 ppg) and Fred Van Vleet (12.6 ppg).
ALL-TIME SERIES VS. SHOCKERS
The all-time series is deadlocked at 26-26. The Shockers have won eight of the last 10 matchups, including a 74-55 win in the McLeod Center Jan. 20.
   Wichita State is 15-8 vs. UNI in games played in Wichita.
   Head coach Ben Jacobson is 9-11 vs. Wichita State.
IT'S BEEN DONE BEFORE
UNI owns one road victory over a ranked foe in the program's history and it came Dec. 30, 2006, at Koch Arena.
   Under first-year head coach Ben Jacobson, the Panthers scored a 63-59 win over No. 16-ranked Wichita State in Koch Arena.
   UNI is 3-3 all-time vs. Wichita State when the Shockers are ranked in the AP Top 25.
SINCE THE RENOVATION
UNI is tied for the most wins by an opponent in Koch Arena since the renovation in 2003.
   UNI is 5-7, while Southern Illinois is 5-8 in Koch Arena since 2003. Creighton has a 3-7 mark in Koch Arena in the same time frame.Â
   No other opponent has more than two victories since the renovation.
UNI VS. RANKED TEAMS
Since the 1979-80 season, UNI is 16-34 vs. ranked foes.
   UNI has registered 16 wins over ranked Division I opponents and 13 of those wins have come since Ben Jacobson joined the UNI coaching staff in the 2001-02 season.Â
   UNI is 12-6 at home against ranked opponents. The Panthers have won four of their last five home games against ranked foes.
   UNI is 2-0 all-time against No. 1-ranked opponents. UNI secured a 71-67 win over North Carolina in the McLeod Center on Nov. 21, 2015. The Panthers also recorded a 69-67 win over No. 1 Kansas in the 2010 NCAA Tournament.
   UNI has posted a mark of 3-2 in its last five matchups against top-five ranked foes.
UNI vs. Ranked Opponents (since 1979-80)
#5   Iowa State   W, 81-79 (N) - 12/19/15
#1   North Carolina   W, 71-67 (H) - 11/21/15
#17   Louisville   L, 66-53 (N) - 3/22/15
#11   Wichita State   L, 74-60 (A) - 2/28/15
#12   Wichita State   W, 70-54 (H) - 1/31/15
#4   Wichita State   L, 82-73 (H) - 2/8/14
#8   Wichita State   L, 67-53 (A) - 1/5/14
#17   Iowa State   L, 91-82 OT (N) - 12/7/13
#15   Wichita State   W, 57-52 (H) - 2/2/13
#12   Creighton   L, 79-68 (A) - 1/15/13
#21Â Â Â UNLVÂ Â Â L, 73-59 (A) - 12/19/12
#19   Memphis   L, 52-47 (N) - 11/24/12
#2   Louisville   L, 51-46 (N) - 11/22/12
#13   Creighton   W, 65-62 (H) - 2/4/12
#23   Creighton   L, 63-60 (A) - 1/10/12
#10   Syracuse   L, 68-46 (A) - 11/12/10
#13   Michigan State   L, 59-52 (N) - 3/26/10
#1   Kansas   W, 69-67 (N) - 3/20/10
#15   Marquette   L, 73-43 (N) - 11/28/08
#14   Drake   L, 65-55 (H) - 2/16/08
#22   Drake   L, 58-54 (A) - 1/26/08
#11   Nevada   L, 79-64 (A) - 2/17/07
#16   Wichita State   W, 63-59 (A) - 12/30/06
#17   Washington   L, 70-61 (A) - 11/14/06
#23   Georgetown   L, 54-49 (N) - 3/17/06
#24   Bucknell   W, 65-61 (H) - 2/18/06
#12   Iowa   W, 67-63 (H) - 12/6/05
#20   Wisconsin   L, 57-52 (N) - 3/18/05
#17   Iowa   L, 76-73 (A) - 12/7/05
#14   Georgia Tech   L, 65-60 (N) - 3/19/04
#15   Southern Illinois   W, 68-52 (H) - 3/1/04
#20   Creighton   W, 82-73 (H) - 1/14/04
#24    Iowa   W, 77-66 (H) - 12/9/03
#13   Creighton   L, 84-75 (H) - 2/4/03
#11   Iowa   W, 78-76 (H) - 12/4/01
#17   Alabama   L, 64-56 (N) - 12/20/00
#10   Iowa   W, 84-78 (H) - 12/9/97
#12   Iowa   L, 78-73 (H) - 12/5/95
#11   Iowa State   L, 81-62 (H) - 1/25/95
#8   Iowa   L, 64-44 (A) - 12/8/92
#16   Iowa   L, 108-85 (H) - 12/19/91
#20   Minnesota   L, 81-78 (N) - 3/18/90
#11   Missouri   W, 74-71 (N) - 3/16/90
#20   Iowa   W, 77-74 (H) - 1/3/90
#3   Georgetown   L, 83-49 (N) - 12/29/89
#5   Iowa   L, 95-76 (A) - 12/6/88
#14   Missouri   L, 91-62 (A) - 1/12/83
#6   Iowa   L, 84-53 (A) - 12/21/81
#14   Iowa   L, 86-52 (A) - 12/30/80
#20   Iowa   L, 78-46 (A) - 12/6/79
NOTE: Associated Press poll used
UNI's Record vs. Ranked Opponents
Overall   Home   Away   Neutral
16-34Â Â Â 12-6Â Â Â 1-16Â Â Â 3-12
CLIMBING BACK INTO MVC RACE
UNI began the Missouri Valley Conference season at 2-6 and was five games out of second place.Â
   Following their five-game win streak, the Panthers are two games out of second place and one game out of third place with five to play.
FEW FOULS, FEWER TURNOVERS
UNI ranks No. 8 in the nation in fewest fouls per game (15.8).
   UNI ranks No. 8 in the country in fewest turnovers per game (9.9).
   UNI committed a season-low three turnovers in its 83-69 win over Missouri State on Wednesday. UNI did not commit a turnovers in the first half vs. the Bears.Â
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.
Johnny Moran (2008-12)Â Â Â 1,048 pts.
Chris Foster (2000-05)Â Â Â 1,027 pts.Â
Matt Bohannon (2011-pres.)Â Â Â 1,005 pts.
MORGAN SETS A CAREER-HIGH WITH 21 VS MISSOURI STATE
UNI junior guard Jeremy Morgan set a career-high with 21 points in an 83-69 win over Missouri State (2/10).
   Morgan drained 6-of-9 field goals, 3-of-5 three-pointers and 6-of-6 free throws against the Bears.
   He added a team-best eight rebounds and five assists vs. MSU.
   It was Morgan's second 20-point plus performance this season after a 20-point contest vs. Colorado State in the season opener.
Active 20-Plus Point Scoring Games
Wes Washpun (5)
Matt Bohannon (3)
Paul Jesperson (3)
Jeremy Morgan (2)Â
Bennett Koch (1)
MORGAN IS MAKING PLAYS
Junior guard Jeremy Morgan has shown he can do it all this season from scoring and rebounding to defending.
   Morgan ranks first on the team in rebounds (130), steals (48) and blocks (15). He ranks fourth on the team in scoring (10.7 ppg).
   Morgan 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
MORGAN JOINES SEASON TOP-10 LIST FOR STEALS
Jeremy Morgan has tallied 48 steals through UNI's first 26 games to rank tied for the 10th-most steals in a single-season in program history.
UNI SINGLE-SEASON STEALS
1.   Brent Carmichael (1982-83)   100
2.   Brent Carmichael (1981-82)   80
   Andy Woodley (2000-01)   80
4.   Cam Johnson (1992-93)   58
5.   Brian Carpenter (1995-96)   54
6.   Nick Nurse (1987-88)   53
7.   Ben Jacobson (2005-06)   51
8.   Jason Daisy (1996-97)   49
   Randy Blocker (1993-94)   49
10.   Robbie Williams (1984-85)   48
   Jeremy Morgan (2015-16)   48
HOTTER AWAY FROM HOME
Senior guard Paul Jesperson is scoring nearly six points more per game on the road than at home, while also shooting a higher percentage away from the McLeod Center.
   In 11 road games, Jesperson is scoring 14.3 points per game while shooting 46.7 percent from 3-point land (35-of-75).
   In 12 home games, Jesperson is scoring 8.7 points per game while shooting 28.8 percent from 3-point range (17-of-59).
PAULIE 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 513 points in 61 career games for the Panthers.
   He has scored 709 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 18 games this season. Jesperson ranks second on the team with 63 3-pointers.
WES LEADS UNI IN ASSISTS
Wes Washpun is leading the Panthers in assists (5.7 apg).
   For the second time this season Washpun recorded a double-figure assist total in a game. Washpun handed out 10 assists in a 68-50 win at Bradley. Earlier this year, he dished out 11 assists vs. Iowa State.
   Jay Imhoff (1979-80) and Brooks McKowen (2006-07) hold the UNI single-season assist record at 5.8 assists per game.
WASHPUN TOP 10 IN CAREER ASSISTS
Senior guard Wes Washpun has moved up to T-No. 7 at UNI in career assists. Washpun has dished out 357 assists at UNI.Â
   Washpun also handed out 23 assists at Tennessee as a freshman in the 2011-12 season, giving him 380 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.   Deon Mitchell (2011-2015)   373
6.   Chris Foster (2000-2005)   370
7.   Ben Jacobson (2002-2006)   357
   Wes Washpun (2013-present)   357
9.   Kwadzo Ahelegbe (2006-2011)   342
10.   Nick Nurse (1985-1989)   340
WASHPUN LOOKS TO TOPÂ
SINGLE-SEASON ASSIST CHART
Senior point guard Wes Washpun is looking to put his name at the top of UNI's single-season assist chart. Washpun currently ranks No. 3 on the single-season list with 148 assists.
   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.   Dale Turner (1989-1990)   152
3.   Wes Washpun (2015-2016)   148
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
BOHANNON JOINS TOP-10 GAMES PLAYED LIST AT UNI
Senior guard Matt Bohannon has played in 128 career games, which moves him into a tie for No. 9 at UNI in games played.
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
8.   Adam Koch (2006-2010)   132
9.   Eric Coleman (2004-2008)   128
   Anthony James (2008-2013)   128
   Matt Bohannon (2012-pres.)   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 251 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 636. 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.)   251
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.)   636
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. 12 on the MVC's all-time 3-pointers made chart with 251 triples.
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.   Jeremy Crouch (Bradley)   262
   Colt Ryan (UE)   262
10.   Josh Young (Drake)   255
11.   Kevin Ault (MSU)   254
12.   Matt Bohannon (UNI)   251
13.   Marcus Wilson (UE)   250
14.   Kent Williams (SIU)   249
15.   D.J. Balentine (UE)   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 (76).
   Bohannon's 76 three-pointers made this year ranks him No. 5 on UNI's single-season list.
   Bohannon has made three or more 3-pointers in a game 17 times this season.
UNI 3-POINTERS MADE - SEASON
1.   Marc Sonnen (2012-2013)   96
2.   Erik Smith (2001-2002)   79
3.   Ali Farokhmanesh (2009-2010)   77
   Matt Bohannon (2013-2014)   77
5.   Matt Bohannon (2015-2016)   76
6.   Ali Farokhmanesh (2008-2009)   75
7.   Cam Johnson (1993-1994)   73
8.   Nick Nurse (1987-1988)   72
9.   Ben Jacobson (2002-2006)   71
10.   Darian DeVries (1997-1998)   69
BO FOR 3 IN MVC PLAY
UNI senior guard Matt Bohannon holds the UNI career record for most three-pointers in Missouri Valley Conference games.Â
   Bohannon has drained 154 three-pointers in 67 MVC games.
   The previous UNI mark was set by Ben Jacobson with 113 three-pointers in MVC games only from 2002-2006.
TED ON THE BOARDS
Redshirt sophomore Ted Friedman ranks tied for third on the squad with 11 offensive rebounds in Missouri Valley Conference games.
HALFTIME LEADS UNDER JAKE
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson has posted a career mark of 169-38 (.816) when leading at the half.Â
UNI Leading at Half Under Jacobson
169-38 (.816)
UNI Trailing at Half Under Jacobson
31-75 (.292)
UNI Tied at Half Under Jacobson
12-3 (.800)
UNI'S 3-POINT STREAK
UNI has made at least one 3-pointer in 521 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 1,005 career points, while Wes Washpun has recorded 909 points. Paul Jesperson has tallied 709 career points and Jeremy Morgan has been credited with 661 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 - 98 career starts
Jeremy Morgan - 71 career starts
Paul Jesperson - 59 career starts
Wes Washpun - 55 career starts
Bennett Koch - 26 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 65.5 points per game.Â
   In UNI's 15 wins, the Panthers have limited the opposition to 59.9 points per game.
200-PLUS WINS FOR JAKE
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson has tallied 211 career wins to rank tied for 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)   227
5.   Rich Herrin (Southern Illinois)   225
6.   Gregg Marshall (Wichita State)   222
7.   Ralph Miller (Wichita State)   220
8.   Ben Jacobson (UNI)   212
9.   Maury John (Drake)   211
10.   Joe Stowell (Bradley)            197Â
Jake Ranks 9th in MVC Wins
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson ranks T-No. 8 all-time in Missouri Valley Conference history with Jim Molinari (Bradley) with 110 league coaching victories.Â
   Jacobson has compiled an MVC mark of 110-64 (.632 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 121
6.   Gregg Marshall (Wichita State)    113
7. Â Â Â Rich Herrin (Southern Illinois) Â Â Â 111
8. Â Â Â Jim Molinari (Bradley) Â Â Â 110
   Ben Jacobson (UNI)    110
10.   Maurice John (Drake)    95
80 OR MORE IS A GOOD SIGN
UNI is 41-5 when scoring 80 or more points in the Ben Jacobson coaching era.Â
   UNI has won eight straight games when scoring 80 or more points, including a 7-0 mark this season.
UNI SCORING 80+IN JACOBSON ERA
Date   Opponent    Results
2/10/15   Missouri State   W, 83-69
2/6/15   at Drake   W, 82-66
12/30/15   Bradley   W, 80-44
12/19/15   vs. Iowa State   W, 81-79
11/30/15   North Texas   W, 93-70
11/28/15   at North Dakota   W, 97-51
11/25/15   Dubuque   W, 83-63
2/11/15   Illinois State   W, 83-64
12/13/14Â Â Â at VCUÂ Â Â L, 93-87 (2OT)
2/1/14   Indiana State   L, 87-81
1/29/14   Evansville   W, 95-81
1/25/14   at Loyola   L, 93-87 (OT)
1/14/14   Missouri State   W, 94-89
1/8/14   at Evansville   W, 80-53
1/1/14   Bradley   W, 80-46
12/28/13   Iona   W, 90-78
12/7/13   vs. Iowa State   L, 91-82 (OT)
11/22/13   Loyola Marymount   W, 90-81
11/11/13   Coe   W, 86-52
3/26/13   Bradley   W, 90-77
3/2/13   Illinois State   W, 80-72
1/20/13   Drake   W, 85-55
1/12/13   Bradley   W, 84-53
12/23/12   Saint Mary's   W, 82-75
12/8/12   at George Mason   W, 82-77 (OT)
11/14/12   Toledo   W, 84-81 (OT)
11/10/12   Wartburg   W, 103-50
1/7/12   at Drake   W, 83-68
12/19/11   Loras   W, 84-48
12/6/11   Iowa   W, 80-60
12/3/11   Colorado State   W, 83-77
3/15/11   Rider      W, 84-50
2/15/11      at Bradley      W, 80-70
1/9/11      Bradley      W, 83-77
11/16/10   Coe      W, 84-45
1/3/10      Missouri State      W, 84-76
12/12/09   Siena      W, 82-65
11/23/09    vs. Boston College  W, 81-69
2/11/09     Southern Illinois      W, 81-55
1/17/09     at Drake      W, 81-59
12/28/08     Indiana State      L, 85-84 (2OT)
11/25/08     Chicago State      W, 81-70
12/15/07     Wartburg      W, 99-48
12/20/06     Wartburg      W, 83-61
12/09/06 Â Â Â Â UMKC Â Â Â Â Â W, 85-53
11/13/06    vs. Pepperdine      W, 83-58
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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.
WEEKLY PRESS LUNCHEONSÂ
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson or a member of his coaching staff will be available at the weekly Press Luncheons held each Monday beginning at noon in the back room of Pepper's Grill and Sports Pub located on 18th Street 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
www.facebook.com/UNIAthleticsÂ
www.facebook.com/UNIMensBasketball
www.twitter.com/UNIAthletics
www.twittercom/UNIMBB
YOUTUBE
www.youtube.com/UNIAthletics
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