NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Missouri Valley ConferenceD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Tanya Warren's Northern Iowa program operates from McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where the 12-player roster averaged 65.3 points per game during a balanced 12-12 season split between conference and non-conference play. The Panthers finished 6-6 in Missouri Valley Conference competition while posting identical 5-5 home and away records, indicating consistent performance across venues despite a defensive challenge that allowed opponents 64.5 points nightly. Warren's roster structure reflects a lean, focused approach to roster management in a program based at the University of Northern Iowa, which enrolls 9,283 students and was founded in 1876.

Northern Iowa's competitive positioning within the Missouri Valley Conference showcases a team executing close contests—the single-digit scoring margin between points for and against suggests games decided by execution rather than talent gaps. The team's road performance mirrored its home results precisely, demonstrating reliable consistency that bodes well for tournament implications in conference play. Operating from McLeod Center, Warren continues developing a program capable of competing in a conference known for defensive intensity and guard-oriented basketball.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of Northern Iowa
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationCedar Falls, Iowa
VenueMcLeod Center
Head CoachTanya Warren

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
4Virginia EdmondsonG
5Ryley GoebelF
12Anna GreeneF
15Elise JaegerF
34Kaylynn JanesF
11Mya NicholsonG
23Bri RobinsonG
24Maren SchmotzerF
2Abby TuttleG
20Jenna TwedtG
30Lauren WalkerG
22Taryn WhartonG

SEASON RECORD

18-14

Overall

9-5

Home

9-9

Away

10-8

Conference

67.8 PPG / 64.3 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4North Dakota State BisonL 49-63
Nov 9Saint Louis BillikensL 58-62
Nov 16Iowa HawkeyesL 41-74
Nov 21Creighton BluejaysW 51-50
Nov 26Northern Arizona LumberjacksW 79-60
Nov 28UNLV Lady RebelsL 56-62
Dec 4Illinois State RedbirdsW 68-54
Dec 6Toledo RocketsW 68-52
Dec 11South Dakota State JackrabbitsL 57-59
Dec 14Iowa State CyclonesL 53-81
Dec 21St. Thomas-Minnesota TommiesW 58-40
Dec 29Valparaiso BeaconsW 86-52
Dec 31UIC FlamesW 75-74
Jan 4Southern Illinois SalukisW 91-64
Jan 10Murray State RacersL 71-75
Jan 11Belmont BruinsL 62-81
Jan 18Bradley BravesW 73-70
Jan 24Murray State RacersW 89-74
Jan 25Evansville Purple AcesL 65-68
Jan 30Illinois State RedbirdsL 55-59
Feb 1Drake BulldogsW 66-56
Feb 6Bradley BravesL 47-69
Feb 7Belmont BruinsL 58-70
Feb 13Indiana State SycamoresW 91-79
Feb 20Southern Illinois SalukisW 77-48
Feb 21Evansville Purple AcesL 63-64
Feb 27Valparaiso BeaconsW 92-54
Feb 28UIC FlamesW 82-68
Mar 6Indiana State SycamoresW 92-73
Mar 8Drake BulldogsW 65-58
Mar 13Bradley BravesW 74-73
Mar 14Murray State RacersL 59-72

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Northern Iowa Women's Basketball compete in?
Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Basketball competes in the Missouri Valley Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Northern Iowa play women's basketball home games?
Northern Iowa Women's Basketball plays home games at McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, IA.
Who is the head coach of Northern Iowa Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Basketball is Tanya Warren.
When was Northern Iowa Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Northern Iowa Women's Basketball is not currently available.