The season will continue for the Northern Iowa women’s basketball team. The Panthers get a first round bye in the WNIT and will play the winner of Thursday’s game between Central Arkansas and St. Louis. The Panthers are 16-15 after falling in overtime to eventual champion Drake in the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Tournament.

That’s UNI coach Tanya Warren. The Panthers battled through an injury plagued season that saw them open with a record of 1-9.

Warren says the Panthers hope to take advantage and make a deep run in the tournament.