The UNI women came up short in a first place showdown against Illinois State. Kate Bullman made two free throws with seven seconds remaining as the Redbirds claimed a 72-70 win in Cedar Falls to take sole possession of the Missouri Valley Conference lead.The Panthers stormed back after trailing by nine in the second half.

That’s UNI coach Tanya Warren. The Redbirds made 11 of 20 from three point range to improve to 13-2 in the Valley. The Panthers fall to 12-3.