CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Bre Gunnels recorded her second double-double of the season with 15 points and 14 rebounds to lead UNI women's basketball to a 72-67 comeback win and a series sweep over Illinois State to start Missouri Valley Conference play.
The Redbirds started hot, building a 10-0 lead in the first quarter before UNI answered with three-pointers from Cynthia Wolf, Kam Finley and Gunnels to cut the deficit to 14-9 at the end of the first quarter.
The Panthers built a 17-14 lead in the second before Illinois State responded to regain the lead a 29-27 lead at the break.