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UNI Earns Highest All-Sports MVC Finish Since 2001

2016-17 MVC All-Sports Trophy Release (PDF)

ST. LOUIS, MO. -- The University of Northern Iowa earned its highest Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports finish since 2000-01 with a second-place finish during the 2016-17 league ledger.

Fueled by its two titles, two second-place finishes and six third-place showings, UNI finished second in the all-sports trophy race with an aggregate score of 7.050. The runner-up finish marks UNI's highest finish since also finishing second in 2000-01. The Panthers have finished third on two other occasions (2002-03 and 2006-07).

Wichita State is the 2016-17 MVC All-Sports Champion, claiming the crown for a league-best 23rd time.