The UNI women’s basketball team picked up a 79-44 win over Illinois-Chicago in Cedar Falls on Saturday. The Panthers outscored the Flames 23-8 in the second quarter to take control of the game.

Maya McDermott scored 12 points and Kam Finley added 11 for the Panthers.

UNI improved to 12-5 overall and 7-1 in the Valley. Next up for the Panthers is a visit to Missouri State on Thursday at 6:00 p.m.