UNI opened its 2026-27 season with a 67-59 win over St. Thomas in Cedar Falls, rallying from a one-point first-quarter deficit by winning the final three quarters. Abby Tuttle led the Panthers with 16 points, while the team closed the game at the free-throw line after St. Thomas pulled within six late.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: UNI 67, St. Thomas 59.
  • UNI led 28-26 at halftime and 50-43 after three quarters.
  • Abby Tuttle scored 16 points; Callie Levin added 15 and Jenna Twedt had 13.
  • Elise Jaeger grabbed 8 rebounds, and UNI made 7 three-pointers.
State of Play
  • UNI begins the season 1-0 and remains unbeaten in 4 meetings with St. Thomas.
  • The Panthers won their season opener for the 13th time under coach Tanya Warren.
What’s Next

UNI heads to Brookings, South Dakota, on November 6 to face South Dakota State at 6 p.m. CT.

Bottom Line

UNI’s balanced scoring and late-game composure turned a close opener into a win—and gave several Panthers a strong start to the season.