Jacobson: Jones a great fit for UNI Apr 17, 2009
But, moreso than his physical traits, Panther head coach Ben Jacobson was impressed with the 6-foot-4 guard's willingness to fit into the team concept. "That was our top priority," Jacobson said Wednesday after Jones inked a national letter of intent on the first day of the spring signing period. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Hoops wanderer steers to Panthers Apr 15, 2009
Wednesday, the 6-foot-4 and 200-pound guard from Chicago will sign a letter of intent with the University of Northern Iowa basketball program during the first day of the spring signing period. "I've been dreaming about this for the last 10 years," said Jones, who gave UNI a verbal commitment Monday. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Basketball: UNI gets commitment from juco guard Apr 14, 2009
Wednesday, the 6-foot-4 and 200-pound guard from Chicago will sign a letter of intent with the University of Northern Iowa basketball program during the first day of the spring signing period. "I ve been dreaming about this for the last 10 years," said Jones, who gave UNI a verbal commitment Monday. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Panthers will have target on their backs next season Apr 3, 2009
Three days after the head coach issued that message, the players were back on the court. "Kwadzo (Ahelegbe) came into the office and I said, 'I told you guys not to go to the gym,'" Jacobson said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Panthers hungry to make another NCAA run Mar 23, 2009
--- Kwadzo Ahelegbe spoke at almost a whisper near his locker following the University of Northern Iowa basketball team's exit from the NCAA Tournament Thursday. Ahelegbe was having difficulty coming to grips with the Panthers' 61-56 defeat to Big Ten tournament champion and fifth-seeded Purdue at the Rose Garden. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
UNI unable to cash in on late opportunities writeGalleryLink ("galleryid=34&gallery_page=0&album_page=0&albumid=226"); Mar 21, 2009
--- The University of Northern Iowa basketball team has thrived in close games this year. Entering the NCAA Tournament, the Panthers had won seven of their last eight games decided by five or fewer points. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Panthers stumble by five to Boilermakers Mar 21, 2009
The University of Northern Iowa basketball program made another first-round exit Thursday, and once again the difference was five points. After clawing back from a 13-point deficit in the second half, UNI couldn't get over the hump in a 61-56 setback to fifth-seeded Purdue at the Rose Garden. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Portland venue throws curve to many Panther fans (12) Mar 20, 2009
as the Northern Iowa basketball team and fans leave for the first round of the NCAA tournament at the Waterloo Regional Airport in Waterloo, Iowa, Tuesday, March 17, 2009. (MATTHEW PUTNEY / Courier Photo Editor) ~ADVERTISING~ | | | | | Wednesday, March 18, 2009 12:00 PM CDT Portland venue throws curve to many Panther fans By TINA HINZ, Courier Staff Writer CEDAR FALLS --- A nearly 1,900-mile journey to Portland, Ore. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
The turning point Mar 19, 2009
After losing three of four games in early December, the University of Northern Iowa basketball team was 5-5, lacked toughness and struggled to be consistent at both ends of the floor. So with eight days between UNI's loss at Wyoming and its final non-conference tilt against South Dakota State, Jacobson altered his approach to practice. (Sioux City Journal)
Grit, sweat lead Panthers to Big Dance Mar 19, 2009
The men of the University of Northern Iowa basketball team grappled their way to a Missouri Valley Conference championship and landed themselves a trip to the NCAA Tournament. It's the fourth time in six seasons the team has made it to the Big Dance, and the first under head coach Ben Jacobson. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Together, Panthers make a name for themselves Mar 19, 2009
It doesn't feature many blue chip prospects that power conference schools were drooling over. It doesn't have the athleticism or height in the backcourt that other schools in this year's NCAA Tournament possess. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Panthers win MVC in OT, headed to NCAA tourney Mar 15, 2009
-- The University of Northern Iowa basketball team shared the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championship with Creighton. After Sunday's tournament title game, the Panthers celebrated all alone. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Congrats pour in for UNI writeGalleryLink ("galleryid=35&gallery_page=0&album_page=0&albumid=251"); Mar 14, 2009
Congrats pour in for UNI By MATT COSS, Courier Sports Writer CEDAR FALLS --- When Ben Jacobson turned on his BlackBerry phone late Sunday afternoon, he had more than 100 messages congratulating him on the University of Northern Iowa basketball team's Missouri Valley Conference tournament title. By Monday afternoon, the Panther head coach saw that number nearly triple. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Farokhmanesh comes through in clutch for UNI Mar 10, 2009
8 seconds left in overtime Sunday afternoon and the University of Northern Iowa basketball team was clinging to a one-point lead and an NCAA Tournament berth was on the line, Fredrick s nerves reached an all-time high. It s harder when it s your own kid, she said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Panthers a win from the NCAA tournament Mar 8, 2009
Now, 40 minutes separate the University of Northern Iowa basketball program from returning to the biggest spectacle in college sports. Led by its two all-conference performers, Adam Koch and Kwadzo Ahelegbe, the Panthers punched their ticket to the Missouri Valley Conference tournament championship game Saturday afternoon with a 76-62 triumph over Bradley at the Scottrade Center. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Panthers hold off Sycamore challenge writeGalleryLink ("galleryid=34&gallery_page=0&album_page=0&albumid=226"); Mar 8, 2009
-- The University of Northern Iowa basketball team likes living dangerously, often leaving its fans on the edge of their seat. Friday was no different at the Missouri Valley Conference tournament. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Koch headlines list of UNI honorees Mar 7, 2009
The Missouri Valley Conference co-champions have seven players averaging between 5. 9 points per game and eight players logging more than 17 minutes per contest. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Jacobson pointed UNI in right direction Mar 7, 2009
The University of Northern Iowa basketball coach realized he had his detractors --- those who believed the program was in decline and couldn't return to the glory days of Greg McDermott. "I knew it was out there," Jacobson said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Panthers clinch share of MVC title Mar 1, 2009
For the first time since the 1981-82 season, the University of Northern Iowa basketball program has itself a regular season conference championship. But it didn t come without some tense moments. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
UNI prevails in double OT, 69-67 Feb 25, 2009
--- With its floor general sitting on the bench, no timeouts remaining and its championship hopes hanging in the balance, the University of Northern Iowa basketball team was forced to ad lib Tuesday night. The result couldn't have been better rehearsed for the Panthers. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Basketball: Slow start sends UNI to loss at Siena Feb 23, 2009
ALBANY, N.Y. --- The University of Northern Iowa basketball team traveled more than 1,100 miles Saturday hoping to regain its January form. The Panthers found it, but it came way too late. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Basketball: UNI's conference lead is gone Feb 19, 2009
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Panthers eager to start new win streak Feb 11, 2009
CEDAR FALLS The last time the University of Northern Iowa basketball team dropped a home game, the Panthers started a school-record 11-game winning streak with a victory over Southern Illinois. If UNI were to duplicate that feat, it will own its first Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title, its second conference tournament championship and find itself playing into the second week of the NCAA Tournament. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
National Digest Feb 10, 2009
CEDAR FALLS The University of Northern Iowa basketball team wasn t interested in the big picture Sunday afternoon. Ali Farokhmanesh was more concerned about UNI s 77-71 setback to Creighton than still owning a two-game cushion in the Missouri Valley Conference standings with five games remaining. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Panthers fall to Creighton Feb 9, 2009
MATTHEW PUTNEY/For The Globe Gazette CEDAR FALLS The University of Northern Iowa basketball team wasn t interested in the big picture Sunday afternoon. Ali Farokhmanesh was more concerned about UNI s 77-71 setback to Creighton than still owning a two-game cushion in the Missouri Valley Conference standings with five games remaining. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
