Great Season

[UNIMIS2001]

The last game was not indicative of how our team played all year, but all in all I am happy with season.

Thank you Panthers of a season I will never forget. GO PANTHERS FOREVER!

[96' Alum]

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There is no way that people can't be happy (well maybe except for Ban, but he is a tool).

They did a lot of amazing things this year. People need to be disappointed, just like I am sure that the players are. But what a great year.

This isn't the end. This team will be good next year, and years to come. It is exciting to think what the future holds.

That being said, this team will always be special. And they should always hold a place in our hearts. Once the disappointment goes away, this will become more apparent in the days and weeks to come.

[run&blade]

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It was a lot of fun.

If UNI had a 6'6 slasher they would have been the total package and a legit top 10 team.

Amazing all the pieces UNI did have for a small conference school.

Shooting killed them but the amazing thing is their defense was so good they were able to still hang in their. Jake's style is perfect for UNI.

[panther2317]

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51-51 with two minutes to play. The UNI style of play keeps them in games because of their willingness to guard. And boy did they guard! What a great season! 30-5!!!

I guess the only reason last night hurts is because I didn't want that to be the last time we all got to see this team on the court together.

Thanks to all of the players, coaches and support staff! Your work brought months of enjoyment to all Panther fans!

[oldandgrey]

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What a GREAT YEAR! I am so proud of what these seniors have accomplished this year! 96Alum your are right, this team will always be special! I can hardly wait for next season with Coach Jacobson leading the way! Go Panthers!

[Panther/Statesman]

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Well, only one team goes home fully happy after the tournament. What a terriffic season by a classy bunch of young men! Thank you to each and every member of the team, coaching staff, and support personel. Once again, great season of games called by Gary and Kevin.

UNI just had a week like we couldn't have imagined back in the mid-to late 70's, and how wonderful to see Coach Berry with the team at the KU game! The Panthers dispatched UNLV, KU, and pushed MSU to the end!

As always, its great to be a Panther!

[01PantherFan]

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And about D didnt we just held the # 12 team in the nation to less then 60 ? we didnt play good they made the shots they needed to and deserve the win, it only makes the great guys that UNI has that will be back next year more hungry ! The people that want to put the coach or players down can go screw themselves we lost but things will only keep getting better for UNI we are now a legit team and then some and everyone knows the name UNI

[jainte]

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One thing I really appreciated is how UNI ended the game. Throughout the tournament, we've seen players fall down and cry, walk pouting to the locker room without shaking hands, etc. UNI was a class act - they looked disappointed, obviously, but they all instantly got in line, shook hands with their opponents, and went on their way. Very level-headed, very classy. My favorite team in the tournament, and I'm sure many other people agree. Nice work, Panthers!

[Saluki7]

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Congrats to UNI for a great season from a Saluki. You made the MVC proud, and I was really hoping you would knock off MSU.

Oh, and I look forward to Southern Illinois getting back on track and beating you down next year.

[unipanthers8907]

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Congrats Panthers on a great season! It didnt end how we wanted, but 30-5 and a trip to the Sweet 16 is nothing to complain about. I have really enjoyed watching this team play and I'm sad that the season is over. GO PANTHERS!!!!!

[UNIAlum95]

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A couple of others have pointed some of these things out already but here are my thoughts. Holding MSU to less than 60 should get you a win almost any time. Our D was great but theirs was pretty good too. We also missed shots that fell during the first two rounds and that hurt. You also can't miss free throws against a team like MSU.

Also we need another player that moves well with the ball and can create shots. That's the one thing we were missing and hopefully is a void that we can fill next year.

A truly unforgettable year for UNI Basketball. We'll miss all the seniors as they represented our school with dignity and class. I was really proud of the team and the way they presented themselves in all aspects. I'm not ready for the season to be over but the count down to November is on. This is coming from a football first fan. I am finding myself more excited for November basketball than September football right now. Maybe that will change in the next month but right now, I'm living in the moment. What a great time to be a Panther!

[PantherChic]

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Hearing the comments from our seniors on the postgame show and in other postgame interviews made me even prouder to be a Panther. They showed great class. They acknowledged the extreme disappointment, but also that at some point it wouldn't hurt as much and they would remember the season as the remarkable one it was. It was wonderful to see the guys act like men and give due props to MSU. They did not pout and whine like some other teams have done who bowed out too early. They proved that UNI DESERVED to be there in every way.

[jegbomb52]

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I would give my left testicle to have the composure that those young men showed when that game was over.

[TommyT]

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This will be the team we will all point to as the high-water mark of UNI basketball. 30-5 and defeating the #1 team (at that point) in the nation. Every member of the team and coaching staff should be proud. Everyone who attended a regular season game, tournament game and NCAA game should be proud. The eyes of the nation were on this team. Our guys showed dignity, class and what it means to be a Panther!

[Blue42]

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I regularly work with people from across the country. I can't tell you how many conversations on UNI basketball I've had in the last two weeks.

People from both coasts telling me what they thought of the UNI games, where they were at when we beat Kansas & how tough our team is.

One month ago if I had brought up UNI basketball to any of these folks, they would have said "Who?"

We are firmly on the map and now have name recognition across the country.

Thanks to the staff and players for getting that done. It is easy to be a proud Panther fan.