University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Sunday, March 13
Moline, Ill.
2 p.m.
University of Northern Iowa
vs
Missouri State
UNI Ready For MVC Title Game vs. Missouri State
3/12/2016 8:27:00 PM | Women's Basketball
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Game 32 vs. Missouri State (Sunday, March 13)
Time: 2 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 play for the MVC Tournament championship on Sunday, March 13 as they take on the Missouri State Lady Bears. The game is set for a 2 p.m. tip inside the iWireless Center.
The Series: Missouri State leads the all-time series between the Lady Bears and the Panthers, 25-46. While MSU dominated the 1980s and 1990s, UNI has held a commanding presence in recent years against the Lady Bears. The Panthers were on a five-game winning streak against MSU heading into last season and have picked up wins in 10 of the last 13 games. The last time UNI and Missouri State faced off in the MVC Tournament was in 2010-11 when UNI beat the Lady Bears, 69-41 in the championship game for its second straight tournament title.
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.
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
Survive and Advance: UNI defeated Southern Illinois (3/12) in the semifinals of the MVC Tournament, advancing to its third championship appearance in school history and third under the direction of Tanya Warren. UNI won the MVC Tournament in back-to-back seasons in 2009-10 and 2010-11.
Above and Beyond: Madison Weekly has reached 20 or more points in four straight games, giving her 557 on the season. It ranks her second all-time at UNI in season points and No. 4 all-time in season scoring average (18.0 ppg). She has also led the team in scoring in 21 of UNI's 31 games this year.
Season Threes: Amber Sorenson tied the school record for three-pointers made in a season at 89, tying the record that Jacqui Kalin set during the 2012-13 season. She now holds the No. 1 and No. 3 spots on the season all-time list with Madison Weekly also earning No. 4 (84 in 2015-16)and No. 5 (77 in 2014-15) all-time in season threes made.
UNI Season Threes
1. Amber Sorenson (89, 2015-16)
Jacqui Kalin (89, 2012-13)
3. Amber Sorenson (86, 2014-15)
4. Madison Weekly (84, 2015-16)
5. Madison Weekly (77, 2014-15)
6. Jacqui Kalin (75, 2009-10)
7. Katelin Oney (74, 2011-12)
8. Molly Kelly (73, 1989-90)
9. Nicole Clausen (66, 2007-08)
10. Jacqui Kalin (65, 2010-11)
Team Arc Game: UNI finished the game against Southern Illinois with eight made three-pointers, the 18th game this season that the Panthers have scored eight-or-more from the arc. UNI has 234 total this season, ranking No. 5 all-time at UNI in season records.
Scoring Defense: UNI has held nine of its last 10 opponents to 60 points or less, with opponents only averaging 56.9 points per game, ranking No. 2 all-time at UNI in season scoring defense.
Keitel Doesn't Miss: Jen Keitel went a perfect 5-for-5 from the field in UNI's win against Southern Illinois (3/12). She leads the team in field goal percentage, shooting 47-percent and is ranked No. 10 all-time at UNI in career field goal percentage, going 48-percent from the floor in 102 career games.
Warren Gets Defensive: UNI is 111-17 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 18-2
Game 32 vs. Missouri State (Sunday, March 13)
Time: 2 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 play for the MVC Tournament championship on Sunday, March 13 as they take on the Missouri State Lady Bears. The game is set for a 2 p.m. tip inside the iWireless Center.
The Series: Missouri State leads the all-time series between the Lady Bears and the Panthers, 25-46. While MSU dominated the 1980s and 1990s, UNI has held a commanding presence in recent years against the Lady Bears. The Panthers were on a five-game winning streak against MSU heading into last season and have picked up wins in 10 of the last 13 games. The last time UNI and Missouri State faced off in the MVC Tournament was in 2010-11 when UNI beat the Lady Bears, 69-41 in the championship game for its second straight tournament title.
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.
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
Survive and Advance: UNI defeated Southern Illinois (3/12) in the semifinals of the MVC Tournament, advancing to its third championship appearance in school history and third under the direction of Tanya Warren. UNI won the MVC Tournament in back-to-back seasons in 2009-10 and 2010-11.
Above and Beyond: Madison Weekly has reached 20 or more points in four straight games, giving her 557 on the season. It ranks her second all-time at UNI in season points and No. 4 all-time in season scoring average (18.0 ppg). She has also led the team in scoring in 21 of UNI's 31 games this year.
Season Threes: Amber Sorenson tied the school record for three-pointers made in a season at 89, tying the record that Jacqui Kalin set during the 2012-13 season. She now holds the No. 1 and No. 3 spots on the season all-time list with Madison Weekly also earning No. 4 (84 in 2015-16)and No. 5 (77 in 2014-15) all-time in season threes made.
UNI Season Threes
1. Amber Sorenson (89, 2015-16)
Jacqui Kalin (89, 2012-13)
3. Amber Sorenson (86, 2014-15)
4. Madison Weekly (84, 2015-16)
5. Madison Weekly (77, 2014-15)
6. Jacqui Kalin (75, 2009-10)
7. Katelin Oney (74, 2011-12)
8. Molly Kelly (73, 1989-90)
9. Nicole Clausen (66, 2007-08)
10. Jacqui Kalin (65, 2010-11)
Team Arc Game: UNI finished the game against Southern Illinois with eight made three-pointers, the 18th game this season that the Panthers have scored eight-or-more from the arc. UNI has 234 total this season, ranking No. 5 all-time at UNI in season records.
Scoring Defense: UNI has held nine of its last 10 opponents to 60 points or less, with opponents only averaging 56.9 points per game, ranking No. 2 all-time at UNI in season scoring defense.
Keitel Doesn't Miss: Jen Keitel went a perfect 5-for-5 from the field in UNI's win against Southern Illinois (3/12). She leads the team in field goal percentage, shooting 47-percent and is ranked No. 10 all-time at UNI in career field goal percentage, going 48-percent from the floor in 102 career games.
Warren Gets Defensive: UNI is 111-17 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 18-2
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