The UNI women’s basketball team announced the addition of a forward/center to its roster on Monday.
Rachael Heittola will transfer to UNI from Division II Bemidji State with two years of eligibility.
A native of Belleville, Wisconsin, Heittola averaged 13.7 points on 47.7-percent shooting, 6.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists during her career with the Beavers. Heittola saw extensive action with 43 starts in three seasons while averaging 22.4 minutes across 70 contests.
The versatile big also received All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference First Team honors for her play in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.
According to a press release from UNI, Panthers head coach Tanya Warren said she is ‘thrilled’ by the addition.