University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Thursday, March 3
Carbondale, Ill.
6 p.m.
University of Northern Iowa
at
Southern Illinois
UNI Set For Regular Season Finale at SIU, Evansville
3/1/2016 4:28:00 PM | Women's Basketball
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Game 28 at Southern Illinois (Thursday, March 3, 2016)
Time: 6 p.m. CT
Place: Carbondale, Ill.
Live Stats: www.siusalukis.com
TV: ESPN3
Game 29 at Evansville (Saturday, March 5, 2016)
Time: 1 p.m. CT
Place: Evansville, Ind.
Live Stats: www.statbroadcast.com
TV: ESPN3
The Basics: The University of Northern Iowa women's basketball team will hit the road for its final regular season games, taking on Southern Illinois (Thursday, March 3 at 6 p.m.) and Evansville (Saturday, March 5 at 1 p.m.).
The Series: The Panthers currently hold series leads against both the Salukis and the Purple Aces. UNI is 34-32 all-time against Southern Illinois, with the Salukis making it just a two-game lead with a win over the Panthers in the McLeod Center this season. UNI has won 12 of the last 14 contests against SIU, including 11 straight between 2010-2015. UNI holds a 28-19 advantage against Evansville with three straight wins against the Purple Aces.
Panther Quick Hits:
• The Panthers enter the game ranked No. 3 in NCAA Division I basketball in fewest turnovers and No. 4 in turnovers per game, averaging 11.1.
• Sharnae Lamar is currently ranked No. 12 in NCAA Division I basketball and No. 1 in the MVC in assist/turnover ratio, also moving into No. 25 in the country in assists per game (5.6).
• Head Coach Tanya Warren picked up her 150th career win on Sunday, Jan. 31 against Bradley.
• UNI picked up its 13th conference win of the 2015-16 season against Loyola (2/28), the Panthers eighth season with 12-or-more MVC wins in program history with three of those coming under the direction of Tanya Warren.
• 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.
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.
Conference Success: UNI picked up its 13th conference win of the 2015-16 season against Loyola (2/28). The Panthers are 13-3 heading into the final weekend of regular season play, marking the eighth season in program history with 12 or more Valley victories.
Seasons with 12 MVC Wins
Winning Nature: UNI enters the game against Southern Illinois 18-9 overall, marking the seventh straight season the Panthers have won 17 or more games. UNI's 18 victories this season is the most wins in a season by the Panthers since the 2011-12 season when the Panthers went 19-15.
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, 18-9
Scoring Defense: UNI held Bradley (2/26) and Loyola (2/28) to just 93 total points between the two games and just three made three-pointers. UNI is only allowing 57.9 points per game this season, ranking No. 1 in the Valley and No. 3 all-time at UNI. UNI has held six of its last eight opponents to below 60 points.
Warren Gets Defensive: UNI is 108-17 under the direction of head coach Tanya Warren when holding an opponent to 60 points or less. Five of UNI's top-10 scoring defense averages in school history have come during the Warren era.
Warren's Record Holding Opponents to 60-or-less
Keitel Gets 1,000: Jen Keitel reached the 1,000 career-point mark in UNI's win over Loyola (2/28), giving her 1,005 total through 98 games. She is ranked No. 23 all-time in points and No. 10 in field goal percentage (.485).
Safe Keeping: UNI had a season low six turnovers against Loyola (2/28), now averaging just 11.1 per game. UNI is now ranked No. 3 in NCAA Division I women's basketball in fewest turnovers and No. 4 in turnovers per game.
Arc Game: UNI has had eight-or-more three-pointers in three consecutive games, including nine against Loyola (2/28). UNI has been averaging 7.7 made threes a game this season, ranking them first in the MVC and No. 28 in the country. The Panthers have 207 made treys through 27 games, putting them No. 7 all-time at UNI in season records.
Keitel Doubles Up: Jen Keitel secured her second double-double of the season and the 12th of her career during Senior Day against Loyola (2/28). She recorded 11 points and a career-high tying 13 rebounds against the Ramblers.
Keitel's Double-Doubles
Nae Knows Passing: Senior Sharnae Lamar became just the ninth player in UNI women's basketball history to rack up 300-or-more career assists with her five against Loyola (2/28). She now has 303 total, ranking her No. 9 all-time at UNI.
Well Balanced: Jen Keitel currently has 1,005 points, 632 rebounds and 99 blocks during her time as a Panther. With just one more block this season, the DeWitt, Iowa native will be just the third player in UNI history to record 500 career points, 500 career rebounds and 100 career blocks.
Game 28 at Southern Illinois (Thursday, March 3, 2016)
Time: 6 p.m. CT
Place: Carbondale, Ill.
Live Stats: www.siusalukis.com
TV: ESPN3
Game 29 at Evansville (Saturday, March 5, 2016)
Time: 1 p.m. CT
Place: Evansville, Ind.
Live Stats: www.statbroadcast.com
TV: ESPN3
The Basics: The University of Northern Iowa women's basketball team will hit the road for its final regular season games, taking on Southern Illinois (Thursday, March 3 at 6 p.m.) and Evansville (Saturday, March 5 at 1 p.m.).
The Series: The Panthers currently hold series leads against both the Salukis and the Purple Aces. UNI is 34-32 all-time against Southern Illinois, with the Salukis making it just a two-game lead with a win over the Panthers in the McLeod Center this season. UNI has won 12 of the last 14 contests against SIU, including 11 straight between 2010-2015. UNI holds a 28-19 advantage against Evansville with three straight wins against the Purple Aces.
Panther Quick Hits:
• The Panthers enter the game ranked No. 3 in NCAA Division I basketball in fewest turnovers and No. 4 in turnovers per game, averaging 11.1.
• Sharnae Lamar is currently ranked No. 12 in NCAA Division I basketball and No. 1 in the MVC in assist/turnover ratio, also moving into No. 25 in the country in assists per game (5.6).
• Head Coach Tanya Warren picked up her 150th career win on Sunday, Jan. 31 against Bradley.
• UNI picked up its 13th conference win of the 2015-16 season against Loyola (2/28), the Panthers eighth season with 12-or-more MVC wins in program history with three of those coming under the direction of Tanya Warren.
• 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.
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.
Conference Success: UNI picked up its 13th conference win of the 2015-16 season against Loyola (2/28). The Panthers are 13-3 heading into the final weekend of regular season play, marking the eighth season in program history with 12 or more Valley victories.
Seasons with 12 MVC Wins
| 2015-16 | 13-3 | 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 |
| 2001-01 | 12-6 | Tony DiCecco |
| 1998-99 | 12-6 | Tony DiCecco |
Winning Nature: UNI enters the game against Southern Illinois 18-9 overall, marking the seventh straight season the Panthers have won 17 or more games. UNI's 18 victories this season is the most wins in a season by the Panthers since the 2011-12 season when the Panthers went 19-15.
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, 18-9
Scoring Defense: UNI held Bradley (2/26) and Loyola (2/28) to just 93 total points between the two games and just three made three-pointers. UNI is only allowing 57.9 points per game this season, ranking No. 1 in the Valley and No. 3 all-time at UNI. UNI has held six of its last eight opponents to below 60 points.
Warren Gets Defensive: UNI is 108-17 under the direction of head coach Tanya Warren when holding an opponent to 60 points or less. Five of UNI's top-10 scoring defense averages in school history have come during the Warren era.
Warren's Record Holding Opponents to 60-or-less
| 2007-08 | 8-2 |
| 2008-09 | 5-4 |
| 2009-10 | 13-0 |
| 2010-11 | 24-0 |
| 2011-12 | 11-1 |
| 2012-13 | 12-5 |
| 2013-14 | 8-2 |
| 2014-15 | 12-1 |
| 2015-16 | 15-2 |
Keitel Gets 1,000: Jen Keitel reached the 1,000 career-point mark in UNI's win over Loyola (2/28), giving her 1,005 total through 98 games. She is ranked No. 23 all-time in points and No. 10 in field goal percentage (.485).
Safe Keeping: UNI had a season low six turnovers against Loyola (2/28), now averaging just 11.1 per game. UNI is now ranked No. 3 in NCAA Division I women's basketball in fewest turnovers and No. 4 in turnovers per game.
Arc Game: UNI has had eight-or-more three-pointers in three consecutive games, including nine against Loyola (2/28). UNI has been averaging 7.7 made threes a game this season, ranking them first in the MVC and No. 28 in the country. The Panthers have 207 made treys through 27 games, putting them No. 7 all-time at UNI in season records.
Keitel Doubles Up: Jen Keitel secured her second double-double of the season and the 12th of her career during Senior Day against Loyola (2/28). She recorded 11 points and a career-high tying 13 rebounds against the Ramblers.
Keitel's Double-Doubles
| 12/17/12 vs. Iowa State | 10 pts, 12 rbs |
| 11/20/13 at NDSU | 24 pts, 12 rbs |
| 1/5/14 at Illinois State | 19 pts, 10 rbs |
| 1/26/14 vs. Loyola | 14 pts, 10 rbs |
| 2/2/14 vs. Drake | 14 pts, 10 rbs |
| 2/23/14 at Bradley | 17 pts, 10 rbs |
| 3/2/14 at Drake | 28 pts, 13 rbs |
| 11/14/14 at Tulsa | 16 pts, 11 rbs |
| 11/18/14 at Akron | 19 pts, 11 rbs |
| 11/25/14 at Iowa | 13 pts, 11 rbs |
| 1/29/16 at Loyola | 16 pts, 10 rbs |
| 2/28/16 vs. Loyola | 11 pts, 13 rbs |
Nae Knows Passing: Senior Sharnae Lamar became just the ninth player in UNI women's basketball history to rack up 300-or-more career assists with her five against Loyola (2/28). She now has 303 total, ranking her No. 9 all-time at UNI.
Well Balanced: Jen Keitel currently has 1,005 points, 632 rebounds and 99 blocks during her time as a Panther. With just one more block this season, the DeWitt, Iowa native will be just the third player in UNI history to record 500 career points, 500 career rebounds and 100 career blocks.
| Deb Drenth (1979-83) | 101 blks, 758 rebounds, 1,449 pts |
| Tami Schebler (1980-84) | 149 blks, 788 rebounds, 1,038 pts |
| Jen Keitel (2011-16) | 99 blks, 632 rebounds, 1,005 pts |
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