MOLINE, Ill. -- It was a tight contest the entire way for the UNI women's basketball team as they came just short of the Hoops in the Heartland Championship game to Illinois State.
A five-minute cold stretch at the end of the game would be the Panthers' downfall in an otherwise tight contest against the Illinois State Redbirds on Sunday afternoon. UNI just barely missed the NCAA Tournament in the 58-60 loss as they led for the majority of the game. The Panthers did lead the game in assists, blocks, and free throw shooting percentage.
"I'm extremely proud of our team even though it's not the result we wanted," said Head Coach Tanya Warren after the game.