University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Sunday, November 5
Cedar Falls, Iowa
1 p.m.
University of Northern Iowa
vs
North Carolina-Pembroke (Exhib.)
MBB Home Exhibition Set For Sunday in McLeod
11/2/2017 1:56:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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UNC Pembroke at UNI (Exhibition)
Sun., Nov. 5, 2017 • 1 p.m. | ESPN3 | AUDIO | STATS
Cedar Falls, Iowa • McLeod Center
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Television
ESPN3
Play-by-Play: Brad Wells
Analyst: Kevin Lehman
Radio
Panther Sports Network
Play-by-Play: Gary Rima
Analyst: Kevin Boyle
Stations - KXEL 1540-AM
On the Web - www.UNIPanthers.com
Stats
UNI.Statbroadcast.com
SERIES NOTES
All-Times Series: None in Regular Season
Last Meeting: UNI 79, UNC Pembroke 44 (Nov. 7, 2009)
• Former UNI head coach Eldon Miller serves as a volunteer assistant coach for UNC Pembroke.
• Miller led UNI to 164 victories from 1986-1998.
UNI MEN'S BASKETBALL STORYLINES
• UNI will play host the UNC Pembroke Braves in an exhibition game on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the McLeod Center. Tickets for the contest are available for $5.
• The Panthers are honoring the 1989-90 men's basketball team at the exhibition game on Sunday by wearing throwback uniforms from that storied season. The 1989-90 Panther squad went 23-9 and captured the Mid-Continent Tournament title that advanced UNI to its first-ever Division I NCAA Tournament berth.
• Former UNI head coach Eldon Miller serves as a volunteer assistant coach for the Braves under their head coach Ben Miller (Eldon's son). Eldon served as UNI's head coach from 1986-1998 and compiled 164 victories for the Panthers. He led UNI to the 1990 NCAA Tournament and a first-round win over Missouri, 74-71. Eldon was named the MVC Coach of the Year in 1997.
• UNI and UNC Pembroke have met only once previously - also in an exhibition contest on Nov. 7, 2009. UNI posted a 79-44 victory over Pembroke in that previous encounter in the McLeod Center.
• Juwan McCloud scored a team-high 10 points in UNI's 69-38 exhibition loss at Wisconsin on Wednesday. McCloud was 5-of-10 from the field and helped UNI build a 10-2 lead seven minutes into the contest.
UNI MEN'S BASKETBALL NOTES VS. UNC PEMBROKE
UNI will play host the UNC Pembroke Braves in an exhibition game on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the McLeod Center.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets to Sunday's exhibition game are $5. Admission to the men's game will also allow you stay for the women's exhibition game that follows against Sioux Falls at 4 p.m.
Call 319-273-4849 or visit www.UNIPanthers.com/tickets to order.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Sunday's game will be available for viewing on ESPN3.
Brad Wells (play-by-play) and Kevin Lehman (analyst) will call the contest.
1989-90 MBB REUNION
The Panthers are honoring the 1989-90 men's basketball team at the exhibition game on Sunday.
The 1989-90 Panther squad went 23-9 and captured the Mid-Continent Tournament title that advanced UNI to its first-ever Division I NCAA Tournament berth.
ELDON MILLER RETURNS
Former UNI head coach Eldon Miller serves as a volunteer assistant coach for the Braves under their head coach Ben Miller (Eldon's son).
Eldon served as UNI's head coach from 1986-1998 and compiled 164 victories for the Panthers. He led UNI to the 1990 NCAA Tournament and a first-round win over Missouri, 74-71. Eldon was named the MVC Coach of the Year in 1997.
PREVIOUS EXHIBITION MATCHUP
UNI and UNC Pembroke have met only once previously - also in an exhibition contest on Nov. 7, 2009.
UNI posted a 79-44 victory over Pembroke in that previous encounter in the McLeod Center.
MCCLOUD SHINES IN WISCONSIN
Sophomore point guard Juwan McCloud scored a team-high 10 points in UNI's 69-38 exhibition loss at Wisconsin on Wednesday.
McCloud, a native of Germantown, Wisconsin, was 5-of-10 from the field and helped UNI build a 10-2 lead seven minutes into the contest against the Big Ten's Badgers.
FIVE DEBUTS IN MADISON
UNI had five players make their Panther debuts on Wednesday against Wisconsin.
Adam McDermott, Tywhon Pickford, Miles Wentzien, Tanner Lohaus and Austin Phyfe each saw their first action as UNI Panthers on the floor in the Kohl Center.
McDermott (3 pts.), Pickford (8 pts.), Wentzien (2 pts.), Lohaus (2 pts.) and Phyfe (5 pts.) all scored in their Panther debuts.
Since the arrival of Ben Jacobson to the UNI coaching staff in 2001, the Panthers have posted a perfect 30-0 mark in home exhibition games.
2001-02:
W, 89-74 vs. London Leopards
W, 74-63 vs. Lake Superior State
2002-03:
W, 73-56 vs. D.R. National Team
W, 90-76 vs. H.P. Minnesota
2003-04:
W, 89-79 vs. H.P. Minnesota
W, 92-58 vs. Australian Select Team
2004-05:
W, 93-34 vs. Dubuque
W, 71-40 vs. SW Minnesota State
2005-06:
W, 77-50 vs. Lewis
W, 74-57 vs. Wayne (Neb.) State
2006-07:
W, 75-41 vs. Central
W, 70-58 vs. SW Minnesota State
2007-08:
W, 72-60 vs. Wayne (Neb.) State
W, 79-61 vs. Bemidji (Minn.) State
2008-09:
W, 69-51 vs. Dubuque
W, 44-27 vs. Wayne (Neb.) State
2009-10:
W, 67-39 vs. Upper Iowa
W, 79-44 vs. UNC Pembroke
2010-11:
W, 67-46 vs. Wartburg
W, 57-38 vs. Univ. of Mary (N.D.)
2011-12:
W, 71-53 vs. Northern State (S.D.)
W, 57-43 vs. Dubuque
2012-13:
W, 84-48 vs. Briar Cliff
W, 69-48 vs. Northern State (S.D.)
2013-14:
W, 71-48 vs. Bemidji State
W, 85-66 vs. Dubuque
2014-15:
W, 83-66 vs. Upper Iowa
W, 64-45 vs. Bemidji State
2015-16:
W, 70-50 vs. Truman State
2016-17:
W, 71-48 vs. Bemidji State
TOP-FOUR FINISHES IN MVC
UNI extended its streak of top-four finishes in the Missouri Valley Conference to a ninth straight season with its third-place finish in 2016-17.
IN THE UPPER HALF
UNI recorded its 14th straight upper-half finish Missouri Valley Conference.
It is the longest active streak in the league.
Prior to the 2003-04 season, when the current streak began, UNI had finished in the top half of the MVC on two occasions (1993-94 - 5th, 1996-97 - 4th) since joining the league in 1991-92.
14 STRAIGHT YEARS OF 9 OR MORE MVC WINS
UNI also extended its streak of nine or more MVC victories in a season to 14 straight years. It is the longest active streak in the league.
Wichita State has the second-longest active streak at eight.
UNI in the MVC Since 2003-04
2003-04 - 12-6 (T-2nd)
2004-05 - 11-7 (T-3rd)
2005-06 - 11-7 (T-5th)
2006-07 - 9-9 (5th)
2007-08 - 9-9 (T-5th)
2008-09 - 14-4 (T-1st)
2009-10 - 15-3 (1st)
2010-11 - 10-8 (T-4th)
2011-12 - 9-9 (T-3rd)
2012-13 - 11-7 (3rd)
2013-14 - 10-8 (3rd)
2014-15 - 16-2 (2nd)
2015-16 - 11-7 (T-4th)
2016-17 - 9-9 (T-3rd)
UNI'S 3-POINT STREAK
UNI has made at least one 3-pointer in 561 straight games – the longest active streak in the Missouri Valley Conference.
TURNING IT AROUND
UNI became only the third team in the history of the Missouri Valley Conference to begin league play at 0-5 and bounce back to win its next five games.
Previously, only two teams in MVC history had lost their first five league games and rebounded to win their next five. Iowa State started 0-5 in 1915 and won its next five; Washburn started 0-5 in 1936 and won its next five.
JAKE RANKS AMONG VALLEY'S ALL-TIME WINNINGEST COACHES
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson ranks No. 6 in the Missouri Valley Conference history in victories with 234.
Jacobson ranks No. 7 in league history in MVC games only with 123 wins.
Henry Iba tops both lists with 486 total wins and 187 league wins.
MVC Coaching Victories
1. Henry P. Iba (Oklahoma State) 486
2. Eddie Hickey (Creighton/St. Louis) 337
3. Dana Altman (Creighton) 327
4. Gregg Marshall (Wichita State) 261
5. Barry Hinson (Missouri State/SIU) 248
6. Ben Jacobson (UNI) 234
7. Rich Herrin (Southern Illinois) 225
8. Ralph Miller (Wichita State) 220
9. Maury John (Drake) 211
10. Joe Stowell (Bradley) 197
MVC Coaching Wins (Conf. Games Only)
1. Henry P. Iba (Oklahoma State) 187
2. Dana Altman (Creighton) 182
3. Eddie Hickey (Creighton/St. Louis) 163
4. Barry Hinson (Missouri State/SIU) 134
Gregg Marshall (Wichita State) 134
6. Dr. F.C. Allen (Kansas) 126
7. Ben Jacobson (UNI) 123
8. Rich Herrin (Southern Illinois) 111
9. Jim Molinari (Bradley) 110
10. Maurice John (Drake) 95
WINNING TRADITION AT MCLEOD
UNI will be playing its 12th season in the McLeod Center and the Panthers have made winning a priority in their home venue.
UNI has posted an all-time mark of 133-35 (.792) in games played in the McLeod Center.
UNI secured a school-record 16 home wins in the 2012-13 season.
UNI has posted a trio of perfect home seasons since moving to NCAA Division I. UNI was a perfect 14-0 in both the 1983-84 and 2009-10 seasons and then UNI notched a 15-0 mark at home in 2014-15.
UNI set its home-court win streak of 21 consecutive victories between the 2008-09 and 2010-11 seasons.
The McLeod Center opened in November 2006.
9 HOME WINS IN 11 STRAIGHT YRS
UNI has won nine or more home games in the McLeod Center in 11 consecutive seasons.
UNI's Home Record Since 2006-07
Year Record
2006-07 9-4
2007-08 11-6
2008-09 11-4
2009-10 14-0
2010-11 13-5
2011-12 13-3
2012-13 16-4
2013-14 11-2
2014-15 15-0
2015-16 11-3
2016-17 9-4
EIGHT NCAA TRIPS FOR UNI
UNI made its eighth appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 2016. The Panthers are 5-8 all-time in the NCAA Tournament.
UNI's All-Time NCAA Tourney Results
1990 - W, 74-71 vs. #3 Missouri
1990 - L, 84-81 vs. #6 Minnesota
2004 - L, 65-60 vs. #3 Georgia Tech
2005 - L, 57-52 vs. #6 Wisconsin
2006 - L, 54-49 vs. #7 Georgetown
2009 - L, 61-56 vs. #5 Purdue
2010 - W, 69-66 vs. #8 UNLV
2010 - W, 69-67 vs. #1 Kansas
2010 - L, 59-52 vs. #5 Michigan State
2015 - W, 71-54 vs. #12 Wyoming
2015 - L, 66-53 vs. #4 Louisville
2016 - W, 75-72 vs. #6 Texas
2016 - L, 92-88 (2OT) vs. #3 Texas A&M
7TH NCAA APPEARANCE SINCE 2004
The Panthers have made seven NCAA appearances since the 2004 season.
That is the most NCAA Tournament apperance since 2004 for any current member of the MVC.
MVC'S NCAA Appearances Since 2004
UNI (7) - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
Wichita St. (7) - 2006, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Southern Illinois (4) - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Creighton (4) - 2005, 2007, 2012, 2013
Indiana State (1) - 2011
Drake (1) - 2008
Bradley (1) - 2006
PANTHERS PICKED SECOND IN MVC PRESEASON POLL
UNI has been slotted to finish second in the preseason 2017-18 Missouri Valley Conference poll.
UNI received eight first-place votes in the preseason poll. It is the most preseason first-place votes in a year that the Panthers were not picked as the preseason favorites.
MVC Preseason Poll
School (First-Place Votes) Total
1. Missouri State (30) 381
2. UNI (8) 337
3. Loyola (1) 321
4. Illinois State (1) 256
5. Southern Illinois 226
6. Valparaiso 214
7. Bradley 182
8. Indiana State 116
9. Evansville 88
10. Drake 79
KOCH, CARLSON EARN ALL-MVC PRESEASON HONORS
University of Northern Iowa seniors Bennett Koch and Klint Carlson have been named to the Preseason All-Missouri Valley Conference teams.
Koch earned first-team all-MVC honors, while Carlson was selected to the second team.
Koch is UNI's top returning scorer at 11.0 points per game. In his last 14 games last season, Koch averaged a team-best 14.3 points and 5.6 rebounds in 24.9 minutes per game.
Carlson averaged more points per game for the third consecutive season (8.3 ppg). He ranked No. 4 in the league at 36.6 minutes per game.
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), KQCR (98.9 FM, Hampton), KILJ (105.5 FM, Mount Pleasant), KFXE (1160 AM, Decorah-Waukon) and KVFD (1400 AM, Fort Dodge).
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 CONFERENCE
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson or a member of his coaching staff will be available at the weekly press conference held each Monday beginning at noon in the McLeod Center's Alumni Suite.
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.
FACEBOOK
www.facebook.com/UNIAthletics
www.facebook.com/UNIMensBasketball
TWITTER
www.twitter.com/UNIAthletics
www.twittercom/UNIMBB
YOUTUBE
www.youtube.com/UNIAthletics
INSTAGRAM
www.instagram.com/UNIAthletics
UNC Pembroke at UNI (Exhibition)
Sun., Nov. 5, 2017 • 1 p.m. | ESPN3 | AUDIO | STATS
Cedar Falls, Iowa • McLeod Center
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Television
ESPN3
Play-by-Play: Brad Wells
Analyst: Kevin Lehman
Radio
Panther Sports Network
Play-by-Play: Gary Rima
Analyst: Kevin Boyle
Stations - KXEL 1540-AM
On the Web - www.UNIPanthers.com
Stats
UNI.Statbroadcast.com
SERIES NOTES
All-Times Series: None in Regular Season
Last Meeting: UNI 79, UNC Pembroke 44 (Nov. 7, 2009)
• Former UNI head coach Eldon Miller serves as a volunteer assistant coach for UNC Pembroke.
• Miller led UNI to 164 victories from 1986-1998.
UNI MEN'S BASKETBALL STORYLINES
• UNI will play host the UNC Pembroke Braves in an exhibition game on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the McLeod Center. Tickets for the contest are available for $5.
• The Panthers are honoring the 1989-90 men's basketball team at the exhibition game on Sunday by wearing throwback uniforms from that storied season. The 1989-90 Panther squad went 23-9 and captured the Mid-Continent Tournament title that advanced UNI to its first-ever Division I NCAA Tournament berth.• Former UNI head coach Eldon Miller serves as a volunteer assistant coach for the Braves under their head coach Ben Miller (Eldon's son). Eldon served as UNI's head coach from 1986-1998 and compiled 164 victories for the Panthers. He led UNI to the 1990 NCAA Tournament and a first-round win over Missouri, 74-71. Eldon was named the MVC Coach of the Year in 1997.
• UNI and UNC Pembroke have met only once previously - also in an exhibition contest on Nov. 7, 2009. UNI posted a 79-44 victory over Pembroke in that previous encounter in the McLeod Center.
• Juwan McCloud scored a team-high 10 points in UNI's 69-38 exhibition loss at Wisconsin on Wednesday. McCloud was 5-of-10 from the field and helped UNI build a 10-2 lead seven minutes into the contest.
UNI MEN'S BASKETBALL NOTES VS. UNC PEMBROKE
UNI will play host the UNC Pembroke Braves in an exhibition game on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the McLeod Center.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets to Sunday's exhibition game are $5. Admission to the men's game will also allow you stay for the women's exhibition game that follows against Sioux Falls at 4 p.m.
Call 319-273-4849 or visit www.UNIPanthers.com/tickets to order.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Sunday's game will be available for viewing on ESPN3.
Brad Wells (play-by-play) and Kevin Lehman (analyst) will call the contest.
1989-90 MBB REUNION
The Panthers are honoring the 1989-90 men's basketball team at the exhibition game on Sunday.
The 1989-90 Panther squad went 23-9 and captured the Mid-Continent Tournament title that advanced UNI to its first-ever Division I NCAA Tournament berth.
ELDON MILLER RETURNS
Former UNI head coach Eldon Miller serves as a volunteer assistant coach for the Braves under their head coach Ben Miller (Eldon's son).
Eldon served as UNI's head coach from 1986-1998 and compiled 164 victories for the Panthers. He led UNI to the 1990 NCAA Tournament and a first-round win over Missouri, 74-71. Eldon was named the MVC Coach of the Year in 1997.
PREVIOUS EXHIBITION MATCHUP
UNI and UNC Pembroke have met only once previously - also in an exhibition contest on Nov. 7, 2009.
UNI posted a 79-44 victory over Pembroke in that previous encounter in the McLeod Center.
MCCLOUD SHINES IN WISCONSIN
Sophomore point guard Juwan McCloud scored a team-high 10 points in UNI's 69-38 exhibition loss at Wisconsin on Wednesday.
McCloud, a native of Germantown, Wisconsin, was 5-of-10 from the field and helped UNI build a 10-2 lead seven minutes into the contest against the Big Ten's Badgers.
FIVE DEBUTS IN MADISON
UNI had five players make their Panther debuts on Wednesday against Wisconsin.
Adam McDermott, Tywhon Pickford, Miles Wentzien, Tanner Lohaus and Austin Phyfe each saw their first action as UNI Panthers on the floor in the Kohl Center.
McDermott (3 pts.), Pickford (8 pts.), Wentzien (2 pts.), Lohaus (2 pts.) and Phyfe (5 pts.) all scored in their Panther debuts.
Since the arrival of Ben Jacobson to the UNI coaching staff in 2001, the Panthers have posted a perfect 30-0 mark in home exhibition games.
2001-02:
W, 89-74 vs. London Leopards
W, 74-63 vs. Lake Superior State
2002-03:
W, 73-56 vs. D.R. National Team
W, 90-76 vs. H.P. Minnesota
2003-04:
W, 89-79 vs. H.P. Minnesota
W, 92-58 vs. Australian Select Team
2004-05:
W, 93-34 vs. Dubuque
W, 71-40 vs. SW Minnesota State
2005-06:
W, 77-50 vs. Lewis
W, 74-57 vs. Wayne (Neb.) State
2006-07:
W, 75-41 vs. Central
W, 70-58 vs. SW Minnesota State
2007-08:
W, 72-60 vs. Wayne (Neb.) State
W, 79-61 vs. Bemidji (Minn.) State
2008-09:
W, 69-51 vs. Dubuque
W, 44-27 vs. Wayne (Neb.) State
2009-10:
W, 67-39 vs. Upper Iowa
W, 79-44 vs. UNC Pembroke
2010-11:
W, 67-46 vs. Wartburg
W, 57-38 vs. Univ. of Mary (N.D.)
2011-12:
W, 71-53 vs. Northern State (S.D.)
W, 57-43 vs. Dubuque
2012-13:
W, 84-48 vs. Briar Cliff
W, 69-48 vs. Northern State (S.D.)
2013-14:
W, 71-48 vs. Bemidji State
W, 85-66 vs. Dubuque
2014-15:
W, 83-66 vs. Upper Iowa
W, 64-45 vs. Bemidji State
2015-16:
W, 70-50 vs. Truman State
2016-17:
W, 71-48 vs. Bemidji State
TOP-FOUR FINISHES IN MVC
UNI extended its streak of top-four finishes in the Missouri Valley Conference to a ninth straight season with its third-place finish in 2016-17.
IN THE UPPER HALF
UNI recorded its 14th straight upper-half finish Missouri Valley Conference.
It is the longest active streak in the league.
Prior to the 2003-04 season, when the current streak began, UNI had finished in the top half of the MVC on two occasions (1993-94 - 5th, 1996-97 - 4th) since joining the league in 1991-92.
14 STRAIGHT YEARS OF 9 OR MORE MVC WINS
UNI also extended its streak of nine or more MVC victories in a season to 14 straight years. It is the longest active streak in the league.
Wichita State has the second-longest active streak at eight.
UNI in the MVC Since 2003-04
2003-04 - 12-6 (T-2nd)
2004-05 - 11-7 (T-3rd)
2005-06 - 11-7 (T-5th)
2006-07 - 9-9 (5th)
2007-08 - 9-9 (T-5th)
2008-09 - 14-4 (T-1st)
2009-10 - 15-3 (1st)
2010-11 - 10-8 (T-4th)
2011-12 - 9-9 (T-3rd)
2012-13 - 11-7 (3rd)
2013-14 - 10-8 (3rd)
2014-15 - 16-2 (2nd)
2015-16 - 11-7 (T-4th)
2016-17 - 9-9 (T-3rd)
UNI'S 3-POINT STREAK
UNI has made at least one 3-pointer in 561 straight games – the longest active streak in the Missouri Valley Conference.
TURNING IT AROUND
UNI became only the third team in the history of the Missouri Valley Conference to begin league play at 0-5 and bounce back to win its next five games.
Previously, only two teams in MVC history had lost their first five league games and rebounded to win their next five. Iowa State started 0-5 in 1915 and won its next five; Washburn started 0-5 in 1936 and won its next five.
JAKE RANKS AMONG VALLEY'S ALL-TIME WINNINGEST COACHES
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson ranks No. 6 in the Missouri Valley Conference history in victories with 234.
Jacobson ranks No. 7 in league history in MVC games only with 123 wins.
Henry Iba tops both lists with 486 total wins and 187 league wins.
MVC Coaching Victories
1. Henry P. Iba (Oklahoma State) 486
2. Eddie Hickey (Creighton/St. Louis) 337
3. Dana Altman (Creighton) 327
4. Gregg Marshall (Wichita State) 261
5. Barry Hinson (Missouri State/SIU) 248
6. Ben Jacobson (UNI) 234
7. Rich Herrin (Southern Illinois) 225
8. Ralph Miller (Wichita State) 220
9. Maury John (Drake) 211
10. Joe Stowell (Bradley) 197
MVC Coaching Wins (Conf. Games Only)
1. Henry P. Iba (Oklahoma State) 187
2. Dana Altman (Creighton) 182
3. Eddie Hickey (Creighton/St. Louis) 163
4. Barry Hinson (Missouri State/SIU) 134
Gregg Marshall (Wichita State) 134
6. Dr. F.C. Allen (Kansas) 126
7. Ben Jacobson (UNI) 123
8. Rich Herrin (Southern Illinois) 111
9. Jim Molinari (Bradley) 110
10. Maurice John (Drake) 95
WINNING TRADITION AT MCLEOD
UNI will be playing its 12th season in the McLeod Center and the Panthers have made winning a priority in their home venue.
UNI has posted an all-time mark of 133-35 (.792) in games played in the McLeod Center.
UNI secured a school-record 16 home wins in the 2012-13 season.
UNI has posted a trio of perfect home seasons since moving to NCAA Division I. UNI was a perfect 14-0 in both the 1983-84 and 2009-10 seasons and then UNI notched a 15-0 mark at home in 2014-15.
UNI set its home-court win streak of 21 consecutive victories between the 2008-09 and 2010-11 seasons.
The McLeod Center opened in November 2006.
9 HOME WINS IN 11 STRAIGHT YRS
UNI has won nine or more home games in the McLeod Center in 11 consecutive seasons.
UNI's Home Record Since 2006-07
Year Record
2006-07 9-4
2007-08 11-6
2008-09 11-4
2009-10 14-0
2010-11 13-5
2011-12 13-3
2012-13 16-4
2013-14 11-2
2014-15 15-0
2015-16 11-3
2016-17 9-4
EIGHT NCAA TRIPS FOR UNI
UNI made its eighth appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 2016. The Panthers are 5-8 all-time in the NCAA Tournament.
UNI's All-Time NCAA Tourney Results
1990 - W, 74-71 vs. #3 Missouri
1990 - L, 84-81 vs. #6 Minnesota
2004 - L, 65-60 vs. #3 Georgia Tech
2005 - L, 57-52 vs. #6 Wisconsin
2006 - L, 54-49 vs. #7 Georgetown
2009 - L, 61-56 vs. #5 Purdue
2010 - W, 69-66 vs. #8 UNLV
2010 - W, 69-67 vs. #1 Kansas
2010 - L, 59-52 vs. #5 Michigan State
2015 - W, 71-54 vs. #12 Wyoming
2015 - L, 66-53 vs. #4 Louisville
2016 - W, 75-72 vs. #6 Texas
2016 - L, 92-88 (2OT) vs. #3 Texas A&M
7TH NCAA APPEARANCE SINCE 2004
The Panthers have made seven NCAA appearances since the 2004 season.
That is the most NCAA Tournament apperance since 2004 for any current member of the MVC.
MVC'S NCAA Appearances Since 2004
UNI (7) - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
Wichita St. (7) - 2006, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Southern Illinois (4) - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Creighton (4) - 2005, 2007, 2012, 2013
Indiana State (1) - 2011
Drake (1) - 2008
Bradley (1) - 2006
PANTHERS PICKED SECOND IN MVC PRESEASON POLL
UNI has been slotted to finish second in the preseason 2017-18 Missouri Valley Conference poll.
UNI received eight first-place votes in the preseason poll. It is the most preseason first-place votes in a year that the Panthers were not picked as the preseason favorites.
MVC Preseason Poll
School (First-Place Votes) Total
1. Missouri State (30) 381
2. UNI (8) 337
3. Loyola (1) 321
4. Illinois State (1) 256
5. Southern Illinois 226
6. Valparaiso 214
7. Bradley 182
8. Indiana State 116
9. Evansville 88
10. Drake 79
KOCH, CARLSON EARN ALL-MVC PRESEASON HONORS
University of Northern Iowa seniors Bennett Koch and Klint Carlson have been named to the Preseason All-Missouri Valley Conference teams.
Koch earned first-team all-MVC honors, while Carlson was selected to the second team.
Koch is UNI's top returning scorer at 11.0 points per game. In his last 14 games last season, Koch averaged a team-best 14.3 points and 5.6 rebounds in 24.9 minutes per game.
Carlson averaged more points per game for the third consecutive season (8.3 ppg). He ranked No. 4 in the league at 36.6 minutes per game.
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), KQCR (98.9 FM, Hampton), KILJ (105.5 FM, Mount Pleasant), KFXE (1160 AM, Decorah-Waukon) and KVFD (1400 AM, Fort Dodge).
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 CONFERENCE
UNI head coach Ben Jacobson or a member of his coaching staff will be available at the weekly press conference held each Monday beginning at noon in the McLeod Center's Alumni Suite.
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.
www.facebook.com/UNIAthletics
www.facebook.com/UNIMensBasketball
www.twitter.com/UNIAthletics
www.twittercom/UNIMBB
YOUTUBE
www.youtube.com/UNIAthletics
www.instagram.com/UNIAthletics
Players Mentioned
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Wednesday, November 12
Ben Jacobson Postgame Interview - Nov. 10, 2025.
Tuesday, November 11
Tristan Smith & Leon Bond III Postgame Interview - Nov. 9, 2025.
Sunday, November 09
Ben Jacobson Postgame Interview - Nov. 7, 2025.
Friday, November 07