UNI advanced at the WNIT with a 75-58 win over Kansas City on Thursday night. Kam Finley led the Panthers with 19 points and Karli Rucker added 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.

UNI was down 2 at the end of the first but used a 21-11 advantage in the second period to take control of the game. The Panthers improved to 23-10 on the season and will now take on Drake in the second round on Monday at 6:00 p.m.

The Kangaroos were led by 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists from Naomie Alnatas.  They end their season at 23-9.