University Of Northern Iowa Women's Basketball Roster
The UNI Panthers Women's Basketball Team
The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is home to the UNI Panthers Women's Basketball Team, which competes in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC). The team has a rich history, having won the MVC regular season championship six times and the MVC conference tournament twice. The team plays their home games at the McLeod Center, which has a seating capacity of 7,018.
The Coaching Staff
The coaching staff of the UNI Panthers Women's Basketball Team is led by head coach Tanya Warren, who has been with the program since 2007. Under her leadership, the team has had several successful seasons and has produced some outstanding players.
Assistant coaches include K.K. Armstrong, Heather Hensley, and Kevin Lewis. K.K. Armstrong is in her fourth season with the team, while Hensley and Lewis are both in their first season.
The Players
The UNI Panthers Women's Basketball Team has a talented roster of players, including several returning veterans and some promising new additions. Here's a rundown of the team's players:
Hannah Schonhardt
Hannah Schonhardt is a senior forward from Urbandale, Iowa. She was named to the MVC All-Defensive Team the past two seasons and was also an honorable mention All-MVC selection last year. She averaged 8.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game last season.
Megan Maahs
Megan Maahs is a junior center from Johnston, Iowa. Last season, she averaged 6.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game and was named to the MVC All-Defensive Team. She also had a team-high 29 blocked shots.
Karli Rucker
Karli Rucker is a sophomore guard from Altoona, Iowa. As a freshman last season, she was named the MVC Freshman of the Year and was also an honorable mention All-MVC selection. She led the team in scoring, averaging 11.9 points per game.
Ellie Howell
Ellie Howell is a senior guard from Clinton, Iowa. She's a three-year starter for the Panthers and was an honorable mention All-MVC selection last season. She averaged 7.3 points and 3.8 rebounds per game and also had a team-high 108 assists.
Macy Smith
Macy Smith is a sophomore guard from Waukee, Iowa. She played in all 31 games as a freshman last season, averaging 6.0 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. She also had 32 steals on the season.
Other Players
Other players on the UNI Panthers Women's Basketball Team include:
- Megan Gronau - Senior Guard
- Emilie Ullerup - Junior Forward
- Abby Gerrits - Sophomore Forward
- Isabelle Spingola - Freshman Guard
- Rachel Blackburn - Freshman Center
- Britney Patrick - Freshman Guard
Upcoming Games
The UNI Panthers Women's Basketball Team has a challenging schedule ahead of them, with games against several highly ranked opponents. Here are some of the upcoming games for the team:
- November 6th - vs. Iowa State University
- November 10th - vs. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
- November 20th - vs. University of Iowa
- December 4th - vs. Drake University
- December 7th - vs. University of South Dakota
Conclusion
The UNI Panthers Women's Basketball Team is a talented and competitive team that has a chance to do some big things this season. With a great coaching staff and a roster full of skilled players, they're sure to be a force to be reckoned with in the MVC and beyond.
