SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The University of Northern Iowa women's basketball team opened up Missouri Valley Conference play on Friday night, picking up a 61-54 win over the Missouri State Lady Bears. UNI improved to 8-4 on the season and 1-0 in the MVC.
Despite a low shooting percentage to start the game, UNI finished with four players in double-figures, including Ellie Herzberg who led the team with 13 points. Madison Weekly added 12 points and four assists while Mikaela Morgan turned in 11. Taylor Hagen rounded out UNI's double-digit scorers with a career-high 10 points and seven rebounds.