MOLINE, Illinois – The University of Northern Iowa women's basketball team (19-12) had its sensational run to the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament championship game cut short on Sunday, as top-seeded Drake (26-7) earned its second-straight tourney crown over the Panthers.
UNI held a 49-48 lead with 5:31 remaining in the third quarter, but Drake responded with an 11-2 rally to retake control on the game and earn the 75-63 victory. Following the game, sophomore Megan Maahs and junior Ellie Howell were named to the MVC All-Tournament Team.
Junior Mikaela Morgan and sophomore Rose Simon-Ressler each scored nine points to lead the Panthers on Sunday.