University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Warren, Stein Team Up to Donate at Sunday's Pink Game
2/6/2020 3:31:00 PM | Women's Basketball
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — UNI women's basketball head coach Tanya Warren and Southern Illinois head coach Cindy Stein have both pledged to donate $25 to the Beyond Pink TEAM for each three-pointer that their respective teams knocks down during UNI's Pink Out game on Sunday, Feb. 9 at the McLeod Center.
The Beyond Pink TEAM is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide breast cancer prevention, education, support and advocacy for comprehensive, quality care in the Cedar Valley and surrounding communities.
An assistant coach on Stein's staff at Missouri from 2001 to 2004, Warren took over as head coach at Northern Iowa prior to the 2007-08 season and is currently the longest-tenured head coach in the Missouri Valley Conference. The program's all-time winningest coach, Warren first got the idea to donate to charities for each three-pointer eight years ago. Last season's Pink Out game saw the Panthers hit 15 three-pointers in a 95-46 win over Evansville.
"I was reading and came across something similar," Warren said of how the idea came about. "Our pink game was coming up against Creighton. We all have been or know someone who has been impacted. So I thought how could we not only recognize survivors but also raise money for a great cause. It has been a part of our pink game ever since."
Stein, in her seventh season as head coach at SIU, jumped at the chance to get involved alongside Warren.
"When Tanya approached me about this opportunity, I thought it was a great idea," Stein said. "We want to do what we can to help promote awareness. It's a great cause and we hope to raise much-needed funds for the Beyond Pink TEAM."
The Panthers are among the nation's leaders in three-pointers made per game. UNI averages 8.8 threes made per game, which ranks 13th in the NCAA. In the first meeting between the two teams, the Panthers made five three-pointers and the Salukis added five.
"I hope we both have to write big checks," Warren said at her weekly press conference. "I don't think I would mind if the final score is 150-147. We are excited to contribute to a great cause."
The Panthers and Salukis will tip-off at the McLeod Center at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to Sunday's game.
The Beyond Pink TEAM is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide breast cancer prevention, education, support and advocacy for comprehensive, quality care in the Cedar Valley and surrounding communities.
An assistant coach on Stein's staff at Missouri from 2001 to 2004, Warren took over as head coach at Northern Iowa prior to the 2007-08 season and is currently the longest-tenured head coach in the Missouri Valley Conference. The program's all-time winningest coach, Warren first got the idea to donate to charities for each three-pointer eight years ago. Last season's Pink Out game saw the Panthers hit 15 three-pointers in a 95-46 win over Evansville.
"I was reading and came across something similar," Warren said of how the idea came about. "Our pink game was coming up against Creighton. We all have been or know someone who has been impacted. So I thought how could we not only recognize survivors but also raise money for a great cause. It has been a part of our pink game ever since."
Stein, in her seventh season as head coach at SIU, jumped at the chance to get involved alongside Warren.
"When Tanya approached me about this opportunity, I thought it was a great idea," Stein said. "We want to do what we can to help promote awareness. It's a great cause and we hope to raise much-needed funds for the Beyond Pink TEAM."
The Panthers are among the nation's leaders in three-pointers made per game. UNI averages 8.8 threes made per game, which ranks 13th in the NCAA. In the first meeting between the two teams, the Panthers made five three-pointers and the Salukis added five.
"I hope we both have to write big checks," Warren said at her weekly press conference. "I don't think I would mind if the final score is 150-147. We are excited to contribute to a great cause."
The Panthers and Salukis will tip-off at the McLeod Center at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to Sunday's game.
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