The UNI women’s basketball team outscored Missouri State 21-10 in the third quarter and scorched the Bears 86-67 on Saturday in Cedar Falls. It was a happy senior day for the Panthers, who earned a season split with Missouri State.

Emerson Green led UNI with 24 points and 9 rebounds. Grace Boffeli added 12 points and Maya McDermott dropped in 11.

The Panthers improved to 21-8 on the season and 16-4 in MVC play. The Panthers earned the 3-seed for the Hoops in the Heartland MVC Tournament next week in Moline, Ill. The Panthers will play the winner of Illinois-Chicago and Valparaiso next Friday at 8:30 p.m.