CEDAR FALLS, Ia. — A smile slowly sprouted on Tanya Warren’s face as she answered questions following one of the biggest wins in her coaching career.
“I really have no words,” said the Northern Iowa women’s basketball coach said, "other than I’m so proud of our three seniors who have led this young group from start to finish.”
Undersized against a tall and lengthy Kansas State squad that entered boasting nine double-digit wins and just a sole loss to No. 1 UConn, UNI repeatedly punched back. Behind robust post defense and a balanced scoring effort that saw four crack double figures, the Panthers capped their nonconference slate with Thursday’s 67-59 win over the Wildcats at the McLeod Center.