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The Northwest Missouri State Bearcats defeated the College of Saint Mary'sFlames 61-45 in the Bearcats's home opener and first home game under new head coach Austin Meyer. This was the first time the Bearcats held an opponent under 50 since January 2016. 

Kendey Eaton led the Bearcats with 17 points and went 3-of-4 from three-point range. Kaylani Maiava added 11 and Jaelyn Haggard scored 10 and led the team in with four assists. Mallory McConkey had a team-high eight rebounds and added six points. 

The Flames were led in points by Lynsey Curran with 11. Trista Merrival led Saint Mary in rebounds with 10 and assists with three. 

The Bearcats move to 1-2 overall and will play again Sat., Nov. 17, at Maryville University in St. Louis at 12 p.m.