The UNI and Drake women get ready for this week’s Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in the Quad Cities. The Panthers are the three seed and will play the late game on Friday against the winner of Thursday’s game between Illinois-Chicago and Valparaiso. UNI is 21-8 overall and finished the Valley race 16-4.

That’s UNI coach Tanya Warren who says either team will provide a challenge.

The Panthers swept both teams during the regular season.

Drake is the four seed. The Bulldogs open Friday afternoon against the winner of Thursday’s game between Missouri State and Bradley.