Northwest Missouri State Athletics

Pam Cummings wasn’t always the first name mentioned in the postgame recap for the women’s basketball teams of the mid-1990s. That spot is typically reserved for the individual that scored the most points.  While that role was rarely filled by Pam, there was no question about her value to the overall game each and every night.  Her unselfish play led to some remarkable statistics, most notably a school and MIAA record 822 career assists – a staggering 224 more than the next best mark at Northwest.  But her impact was felt almost as much on the defensive end through her 327 career steals, the second most thefts in school history.
 
The 5-foot-8 guard from Raymore, Missouri gave a preview of what she’d bring to the Bearcats in her very first collegiate game.  Starting as a freshman, Pam piled up 8 assists and 7 steals showcasing how she would influence games during her time. 
 
She was the team assists leader in all but one game her senior season and in late January of that campaign, she added her name once again to the MIAA record book recording an unbelievable 19 assists in a victory over Lincoln. Her consistent play throughout her career resulted in selections to All-MIAA teams 3 times.  Her well-rounded approach also translated to the academic side where she earned recognition on the MIAA Academic Honor Roll.