For the first time in program history the UNI women’s basketball team is the preseason favorite in the Missouri Valley race. The Panthers return their top three scorers from last year’s that that finished 23-10 and third in the Valley race.

That’s UNI coach Tonya Warren says added experience will help the Panthers make even more progress.

Warrenm says this year’s team has added depth.

The Panthers open the season at home on November sixth against Wisconsin-Green Bay.