Saturday, Feb. 19 | 3:30 p.m. | Bearcat Arena | Maryville, Mo.
Washburn at No. 7 Northwest Missouri State
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Monday, Feb. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Bearcat Arena | Maryville, Mo.
Emporia State at No. 7 Northwest Missouri State
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NORTHWEST RETURNS HOME FOR EMPORIA ST, WASHBURN
The Northwest Missouri State University men's basketball team (23-3 overall, 16-2 MIAA) returns to Bearcat Arena following a four-game stretch of road contests. Northwest will match up with the Emporia State Hornets (18-6 overall, 13-5 MIAA) Monday prior to a Saturday engagement with the Washburn Ichabods (15-9 overall, 12-6 MIAA).

ALL-TIME VS. EMPORIA STATE
Northwest holds a 48-24 lead in the all-time series with Emporia State.
    Northwest has defeated Emporia State eight straight times in Bearcat Arena.
    Overall, Northwest has won nine of the last 10 encounters with Emporia State.
    The Hornets posted a 75-56 win over the Bearcats in Emporia, Kan., last week.
    Head coach Ben McCollum is 16-4 vs. Emporia State.

ALL-TIME VS. WASHBURN
Washburn owns a 65-52 lead in the all-time series with Northwest.
    Washburn is the last team to defeat Northwest in Bearcat Arena. The Ichabods accomplished the feat two times during the 2020-21 season.
    Northest posted a 71-63 victory over Washburn in the previous meeting this year in Topeka, Kan.
    Head coach Ben McCollum is 18-9 vs. Washburn since taking over the Bearcat program.

STUDENT BODY, PLANET SUB GIVEAWAYS SET FOR THURSDAY VS HORNETS
The first 300 fans to arrive Thursday night for the Emporia State game will receive a free shirt courtesy of Student Body. Gift cards to Student Body and Planet Sub will also be given out throughout the night.

PINK OUT SET FOR SATURDAY VS WASHBURN
Saturday's matchup with Washburn will be a Pink Out game. Check out the online auction site for all of your bid needs. The online auction begins at 9 a.m. Thursday and will close at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Winners will be notified via text message to pick up items at the game or arrangements can be made to pick up items at a later date.

HOME COURT ADVANTAGE IN BEARCAT ARENA
Since the start of the 2011-12 season, Northwest has compiled a home mark of 148-11, including a tally of 98-8 in MIAA play.
    Since Jan. 14, 2015, Northwest has compiled a home record of 105-4. In that same stretch, Northwest is 72-2 in home MIAA contests.
    Northwest is 11-0 in Bearcat Arena this season.

Year        Record (MIAA Games)
2011-12    12-1 (9-1)
2012-13    12-3 (6-3)
2013-14    12-1 (9-1)
2014-15    13-2 (8-1)
2015-16    13-0 (11-0)
2016-17    18-0 (10-0)
2017-18    12-2 (8-1)
2018-19    17-0 (9-0)
2019-20    16-0 (10-0)
2020-21    12-2 (10-1)
2021-22    11-0 (7-0)

NORTHWEST HOLDS AN 11-GAME WIN STREAK AT HOME
Northwest possess the longest active home-court winning streak in the MIAA at 11 in a row.
    The 11-game home-court win streak ties for the 10th-longest active streak among NCAA Div. II programs.

Active Div. II Home Win Streaks
Lincoln Memorial – 42
Nova Southeastern – 17
Malone – 17
Upper Iowa – 16
Fairmont State – 16
Benedict – 15
Minnesota-Duluth – 14
Augusta – 13
Winston-Salem – 13
Northwest Mo. St. – 11
Augustana – 11
Biola – 11
Virginia Union – 11
Alaska-Anchorage – 11

BEARCATS BOUND TO BOUNCE BACK
Northwest has played 216 games since last losing back-to-back games. Northwest's last back-to-back losses came Dec. 18/Dec. 20 2015 at Lincoln and at Lindenwood.

SEASON-LOW FOR POINTS
Northwest was held to a season-low point total in a 75-56 loss at Emporia State last Tuesday.
    Northwest's previous scoring low this year had been in a 64-59 win over Seattle Pacific.
    The 56 points scored is the lowest scoring output by a Bearcat men's basketball since a 55-51 victory over Mercyhurst in the 2019 Elite Eight in Evansville, Ind., on March 27, 2019.

6TH LOSS IN 126 GAMES FOR BEARCATS
Northwest suffered only its sixth loss in its last 126 games.
    In fact, Northwest has lost by double digits only five times since the start of the 2015-16 season.
    The 19-point margin at Emporia State is Northwest's largest losing margin since a 22-point loss at Southwest Minnesota State (72-50) on Nov. 10, 2013.

Northwest Losses (Margin) Since (2015-16)
19 - 75-56 at Emporia State (2/8/22)
1 - 76-75 OT at Central Okla. (1/20/22)
6 - 83-77 vs. Sioux Falls (11/13/21)
1 - 69-68 vs. Washburn (3/6/21)
2 - 84-82 OT vs. Washburn (1/7/21)
12 - 72-60 at Central Missouri (12/7/19)
10 - 60-50 vs. Minnesota State (3/10/18)
3 - 73-70 vs. Missouri Southern (2/17/18)
7 - 66-59 at Neb.-Kearney (1/18/18)
6 - 83-77 at Missouri Southern (1/4/18)
17 - 88-71 at Missouri Southern (2/18/17)
2 - 80-78 at Augustana (3/15/16)
7 - 70-63 at Emporia State (1/13/16)
16 - 68-52 at Lindenwood (12/20/15)
5 - 79-74 at Lincoln (12/18/15)
4 - 76-72 vs. Upper Iowa (11/13/15)

TIED FOR 4TH-LARGEST LOSS UNDER MCCOLLUM
Northwest's 19-point loss at Emporia State tied for the fourth-largest margin of defeat for the Bearcats under the direction of head coach Ben McCollum.

Worst Losing Margins Under McCollum
28 - 96-68 at Central Missouri (1/13/10)
25 - 88-63 at Missouri Southern (1/20/10)
22 - 72-50 at Southwest Minn. St. (11/10/13)
19 - 85-66 at Southwest Baptist (2/23/10)
19 - 83-64 at Missouri Southern (2/26/11)
19 - 83-64 at Fort Hays State (12/17/11)
19 - 75-56 at Emporia State (2/8/22)
18 - 82-64 vs. Drury (12/19/09)
17 - 104-87 vs. Neb.-Omaha (12/12/09)
16 - 78-62 at Washburn (1/27/10)
16 - 71-55 vs. Washburn (1/26/11)

RARE DOUBLE-DIGIT DEFEAT
Emporia State performed only the 29th double-digit defeat of head coach Ben McCollum since he took over the program in 2009-10. McCollum has an overall record of 322-81 at Northwest.
    It's only the sixth double-digit defeat for Northwest in the last eight seasons.

Double-Digit Losses by Seasons
7 - 2009-10
7 - 2010-11
3 - 2011-12
3 - 2012-13
3 - 2013-14
1 - 2014-15
1 - 2015-16
1 - 2016-17
1 - 2017-18
0 - 2018-19
1 - 2019-20
0 - 2020-21
1 - 2021-22

WINNING NUMBERS
Northwest has posted a spectacular mark of 120-6 over the past four seasons and has won both of the national championships that have been contested.


LIMITED LOSSES IN FIVE YEARS
Northwest has suffered only 11 losses in the last six seasons. The Bearcats have compiled a record of 182-11 over the last six years.

35-1 - 2016-17
27-4 - 2017-18
38-0 - 2018-19
31-1 - 2019-20
28-2 - 2020-21
23-3 - 2021-22

TREVOR TAKES OVER MIAA RECORD FOR THREES IN A YEAR
Trevor Hudgins has sank 123 three-pointers to set the Northwest and MIAA single-season records for made treys.
    Northwest's Joey Witthus set the old Northwest single-season school record with 114 make triples in the 2018-19 season.
    The MIAA single-season record for three-pointers made of 118 was previously held by Missouri S&T's Duane Huddleston all the way back in the 1987-88 season.

Northwest 3-Ptrs. Made in a Season
1.    Trevor Hudgins (2021-22)    123
2.    Joey Witthus (2018-19)    114
3.    Zach Schneider (2016-17)    108
4.    Trevor Hudgins (2019-20)    105
5.    Zach Schneider (2014-15)    101
6.    Zach Schneider (2015-16)    91
    Louis Jones (1988-89)        91
8.     Trevor Hudgins (2020-21)    90
9.    Ryan Hawkins (2020-21)    87
10.    Alex Sullivan (2012-13)    84

HUDGINS SETS MIAA MARK FOR CAREER STARTS
Trevor Hudgins has started more MIAA games (126) than any player in league history.
    Hudgins surpassed Justin Pitts's league record of 122 career starts when he started his 123rd career game at Missouri Western. Hudgins has helped Northwest to a mark of 120-6, three regular season MIAA crowns and two NCAA Division II national titles.


40-MINUTE MEN
Trevor Hudgins played all 40 minutes of Northwest's 80-68 win at Pittsburg State.
    Hudgins and Wes Dreamer clocked all 40 minutes in Saturday's 71-64 win at Missouri Southern.
    Five current Bearcat have played at least one game of 40 minutes or more in their careers. Hudgins leads the way with 42 career games of 40 minutes or more.

40-Minute Games (Career)
Trevor Hudgins - 42
Diego Bernard - 10
Wes Dreamer - 8
Luke Waters - 2
Daniel Abreu - 1

BEARCATS AMONG BEST SHOOTING TEAMS AROUND
Northwest is one of the best shooting teams in the country - no matter the mark on the floor.
    Northwest ranks No. 3 in overall field goal percentage (51.8%), No. 2 in free throw percentage (80.3%) and No. 6 in 3-point field goal percentage (41.2%).

NCAA Division II Field Goal Percentage Leaders
1.    Belmont Abbey    52.8%
2.    Charleston (W.Va.)    52.7%
3.    Northwest Mo. State    51.8%
4.    Minot State    51.7%
5.    Minnesota-Duluth    51.6%
6.    Lubbock Christian    51.6%
7.    Lincoln Memorial    51.3%
8.    Nova Southeastern    51.0%
9.    Truman State    50.8%
10.    West Liberty    50.6%

NCAA Division II Free Throw Percentage Leaders
1.    Seattle Pacific    80.4%
2.    Northwest Mo. St.    80.3%
3.    Lubbock Christian    80.2%
4.    Lynn    79.8%
5.    Cal State San Marcos    79.6%
6.    Azusa Pacific    79.2%
7.    St. Edward's    79.1%
8.    Southeastern Okla. St.    78.9%
9.    Emporia State    78.9%
10.    Point Loma    78.8%

NCAA Division II 3-Point Field Goal Percentage Leaders
1.    Augusta    44.2%
2.    Salem (W.Va.)    43.5%
3.    Belmont Abbey    43.2%
4.    Saint Martin's    42.1%
5.    Daemen    41.3%
6.    Northwest Mo. State    41.2%
7.    Southwest Baptist    41.1%
8.    Truman State    41.0%
9.    Ferris State    40.8%
10.    Pittsburgh-Johnstown    40.4%

ACCURATE SHOOTING 'CATS
The Bearcats have shot 50% or better from the field 18 times this season.

50% or Better FGs in 2021-22
.729 (35-48) vs. Mo. Western (12/18)
.647 (33-51) vs. Lincoln (1/25)
.620 (31-50) vs. Rogers St. (12/4)
.615 (32-52) vs. Central Missouri (1/29)
.615 (32-52) at Missouri Western (2/5)
.610 (25-41) vs. Pittsburg St. (1/3)
.581 (30-51) vs. Neb.-Kearney (1/15)
.577 (30-52) at Newman (1/22)
.556 (25-45) vs. Missouri Southern (2/1)
.530 (35-66) vs. Briar Cliff (11/26)
.529 (27-51) vs. Central Mo. (12/13)
.518 (29-56) at Lincoln (12/11)
.516 (32-62) vs. Northeastern St. (12/2)
.512 (22-43) at Fort Hays State (1/12)
.509 (29-57) at Pittsburg State (2/10)
.508 (30-59) vs. Saint Mary (12/29)
.500 (24-48) vs. Ark.-Monticello (11/14)
.500 (26-52) vs. Mo.-St. Louis (11/19)

'CATS DROPPING 'EM IN FROM DEEP
Northwest ranks No. 3 in the nation with 282 three-pointers made.
    The Bearcats are making 10.8 three-pointers per game, which ranks No. 9 in the nation among NCAA Div. II teams.

NCAA Division II 3-Point Field Goals Made Leaders
1.    Lincoln Memorial    284
2.    Salem (W.Va.)    283
3.     Northwest Mo. St.    282
4.    West Liberty    269
5.    Point Loma    267
6.    Glenville State    263
7.    Northern State    261
8.    Southeastern Okla. St.    259
9.    Embry-Riddle    258
10.    Florida Southern    257

NCAA Division II 3-Point Field Goals Made Per Game
1.    Glenville State    12.5
2.    Salem (W.Va.)    12.3
3.    Lincoln Memorial    11.8
4.    Southeastern Okla. St.    11.8
5.    Franklin Pierce    11.4
6.    West Liberty    11.2
7.    Point Loma    11.1
8.    Adelphi    10.9
9.     Northwest Mo. St.    10.8
10.    Alaska-Anchorage    10.6

NORTHWEST OWNS NATION'S BEST OFFENSIVE EFFICIENCY
The Bearcat men's basketball squad ranks No. 1 in the nation among NCAA Division II schools in points per offensive possession (1.119) according to Synergy Sports Technology. Emporia State ranks No. 12 with a 1.032 points per offensive possession.

Points Per Possession (NCAA Div. II)
1.    Northwest Mo. St.    1.119
2.    Lubbock Christian    1.084
3.    Southeastern Okla. St.    1.077
4.    Lincoln Memorial    1.068
5.    Minnesota-Duluth    1.061
6.    Truman State    1.054
7.    Charleston (W.Va.)    1.051
8.    Minot State    1.047
9.    West Liberty    1.042
10.    Central Oklahoma    1.040

Points Per Possession (NCAA Div. I)
1.    South Dakota State    1.082
2.    Gonzaga    1.078
3.    Purdue    1.042
4.    Colorado State    1.039
5.    Vermont    1.037
6.    Davidson    1.031
7.    Princeton    1.022
8    VMI        1.017
9.    Missouri State    1.014
10.    Loyola Chicago    1.013
Courtesy: Synergy Sports Technology

'CATS NO. 9 IN NATION IN SCORING DEFENSE
Northwest ranks No.9 in the nation in scoring defense by allowing only 63.4 points per game. Northwest is 22-0 this season when allowing 74 points or less to the opposition.
    Fort Hays State leads the MIAA and ranks No. 2 in the nation in scoring defense at 58.7 ppg.

NCAA Div. II Scoring Defense Leaders
1.    Miles    55.5
2.    Fort Hays State    58.7
3.    West Alabama    60.7
4.    Fayetteville State    61.2
5.    Stanislaus State    63.1
6.    Virginia Union    63.1
7.    Lubbock Christian    63.2
8.    New Haven    63.4
9.    Northwest Mo. St.    63.4
10.    Ashland    63.4

NORTHWEST BY A WIDE MARGIN
Through 18 MIAA games, Northwest leads the league in scoring margin at +17.7. Central Oklahoma is second at +12.9.
    Overall this season, Northwest ranks No. 9 in the nation in scoring margin at +16.7 points per game.

NCAA Div. II Scoring Margin Leaders
1.    West Liberty    +21.1
2.    Nova Southeastern    +21.0
3.    Augusta    +19.7
4.    Indiana (Pa.)    +19.2
5.    Miles    +18.3
6.    Lincoln Memorial    +17.8
7.    Queens (N.C.)    +17.2
8.    Mercyhurst    +17.1
9.    Northwest Mo. St.    +16.7
10.    UNC Pembroke    +16.6

BOARD WORK
Northwest ranks No. 2 in the nation in fewest rebounds allowed per game (26.5). Only Southwest Baptist (26.0) has allowed fewer rebounds per contest this season.
    Northwest is 20-1 when either winning or tying in the rebounding battle.

NCAA Div. II Fewest Rebounds Allowed Leaders
1.    Southwest Baptist    26.0
2.    Northwest Mo. St.    26.5
3.    Charleston (W.Va.)    27.5
4.    Truman State    27.8
5.    Fort Hays State    29.3
6.    Augustana    29.5
7.    UT-Tyler    29.9
8.    Christian Brothers    30.0
9.    Virginia Union    30.1
10.    Pace    30.7

HUDGINS SECURES 69TH 20-POINT GAME
Junior Trevor Hudgins collected his 69th career 20-point scoring game with a 26-point performance at Missouri Southern.
    Hudgins has scored in double figures in 68 consecutive games. Hudgins has failed to reach double-figure scoring in only seven of his 126 collegiate games.
    Hudgins has 14 career 30-point games, including six this season. He posted 30 against Missouri-St. Louis (11/19), 38 vs. Missouri Western (12/18), 40 vs. Rogers State (12/4), 38 vs. Saint Mary (12/29), 31 vs. Nebraska-Kearney (1/15), 39 at Central Oklahoma (1/20).

Career Double-Figure Scoring Games
Trevor Hudgins - 119
Diego Bernard - 86
Wes Dreamer - 36
Luke Waters - 34
Daniel Abreu - 9
Byron Alexander - 6
Isaiah Jackson - 3
Luke Moustakas - 3
Mitch Mascari - 1

Career 20-Point Scoring Games
Trevor Hudgins - 69
Diego Bernard - 11
Wes Dreamer - 8
Luke Waters - 2
Daniel Abreu - 1

Career 30-Point Scoring Games
Trevor Hudgins - 14
Wes Dreamer - 1

Career 40-Point Scoring Games
Trevor Hudgins - 1

BERNARD GRABS DOUBLE-DOUBLE AT MWSU
Junior guard Diego Bernard posted 11 points and 10 rebounds to secure his 11th career double-double in an 84-61 victory at Missouri Western.

Career Double-Doubles
Diego Bernard - 11
Trevor Hudgins - 9
Wes Dreamer - 5
Byron Alexander - 1

HUDGINS CLAIMS SCHOOL SCORING MARK
Junior guard Trevor Hudgins became Northwest Missouri State's all-time leading scorer when he surprassed Justin Pitts's mark of 2,459 points.
    Hudgins has accumulated 2,571 points in 125 career games. Hudgins ranks No. 2 on the MIAA's all-time scoring chart.
    Hudgins became the 36th NCAA Division II men's basketball player to reach 2,500 career points.
    Junior Diego Bernard became the 11th Bearcat to reach 1,500 or more points in his career. Bernard ranks No. 11 on Northwest's scoring chart with 1,516 points.

Northwest's 1,000 Point Scorers
1.    Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)    2,571 pts
2.     Justin Pitts (2014-18)            2,459 pts
3.    Ryan Hawkins (2017-21)        2,098 pts
4.    Victor Coleman (1980-84)        1,795 pts
5.    David Alvey (1973-77)            1,747 pts
6.    Scott Fleming (1999-2003)        1,727 pts
7.     DeShaun Cooper (2009-14)        1,702 pts
8.    Kelvin Parker (2000-04)        1,692 pts
9.    Hunter Henry (2006-09)        1,592 pts
10.    Joe Hurst (1982-86)            1,580 pts
11.Diego Bernard (2018-pres.)        1,516 pts
12.    Conner Crooker (2012-16)        1,352 pts
13.    Austin Meyer (2003-06)        1,294 pts
14.    Ellijah Allen (2008-11)            1,289 pts
15.    Zach Schneider (2013-17)        1,282 pts
    Russ Miller (1976-80)            1,282 pts
17. Jeff Hutcheon (1985-89)        1,203 pts
18. Matt Redd (1996-99)            1,200 pts
19. Gerald Harris (1984-88)        1,198 pts
20. Don Sears (1966-70)            1,154 pts
21. Dillon Starzl (2011-14)        1,153 pts
22. Joey Witthus (2017-19)        1,150 pts
23. Glenn Phillips (1985-87)        1,147 pts
24. Chris-Ebou Ndow (2015-18)        1,134 pts
25. Bob Sundell (1986-89)        1,082 pts
26. Rick Jolley (1993-96)            1,054 pts

MIAA CAREER SCORING LEADERS
1.    Bill Fennelly, Central Missouri, 1977-81    2,819
2.    Trevor Hudgins, Northwest Mo. St., 2018-pr.    2,571
3.    Harold Robertson, Lincoln, 1974-78        2,551
4.    Ron Nunnelly, Central Missouri, 1981-85    2,468
5.    Justin Pitts, Northwest Mo. St., 2014-18    2,459
6.    Ryan Hawkins, Northwest Mo. St., 2017-21    2,098
7.     Cam Martin, Missouri Southern, 2018-21    2,040
8.     Jason Adams, Missouri Southern, 2008-12    1,981
9.     Daryel Garrison, Missouri State, 1971-75    1,975
10.    Bill Jolly, Missouri S&T, 1989-93        1,920

NCAA DIV. II CAREER SCORING LEADERS
1.    Travis Grant, Kentucky State (1969-72)    4,045
2.    Bob Hopkins, Grambling (1953-56)        3,759
3.    Tony Smith, Pfeiffer (1989-92)                3,378
4.    Earnest Lee, Clark Atlanta (1984-87)        3,298
5.    Joe Miller, Alderson Broaddus (1954-57)    3,294
6.    Henry Logan, Western Carolina (1965-68)    3,290
7.    John Rinka, Kenyon (1967-70)                3,251
8.    Dick Barnett, Tennessee State (1956-59)    3,209
9.    Willie Scott, Alabama State (1966-69)        3,155
10.    Johnnie Allen, Bethune-Cookman (1966-69)    3,058
11.    Bennie Swain, Texas Southern (1955-58)    3,008
12.    Lambert Shell, Bridgeport (1989-92)        3,001
13.    Carl Hartman, Alderson Broaddus (1952-55)    2,959
14.    Earl Monroe, Winston-Salem (1964-67)    2,935
15.    Bo Clark, Central Florida (1976-80)        2,886
16.    Ed Murphy, Merrimack (1974-78)        2,874
17.    Harrison Cleary, Minnesota-Crookston (2017-20)    2,822
18. Bill Fennelly, Central Missouri (1977-81)    2,819
19.    Will Vorhees, Notre Dame Ohio (2015-19)    2,761
20. Andrew Sischo, Daemen (2017-pres.)        2,727
21.    Dave Hamilton, West Virginia State (1966-69)    2,698
22.    Bob Bone, Missouri-St. Louis (1973-77)    2,678
23.    Myron Brown, Slippery Rock (1987, 89-91)    2,619
24.    Gage Davis, St. Cloud State (2015-19)    2,599
25.    Columbus Parker, Johnson C. Smith (1989-93)    2,586
26.Trevor Hudgins, Northwest Mo. St. (2018-pres.)    2,571
27.    Mark Sherrill, Johnson C. Smith (1988-92)    2,552
28.    Raul Varela, Colorado School of Mines (1992-96)    2,551
29.    Harold Robertson, Lincoln (1974-78)        2,551
30.    Kwame Morton, Clarion (1990-94)        2,543
31.    Kyle Monroe, Michigan Tech (2016-18, 20)    2,542
32.    Ron Christy, Post (2001-04)                2,516
33.    Michael Mallory, Southern Conn. State (2013-17)    2,515
34.    John Ebeling, Florida Southern (1979-82)    2,514
35.    Eddie Brown, Valdosta State (1977-81)    2,502
36.    Austin Nichols, Humboldt State (2000-04)    2,501

HUDGINS ECLIPSES 600 POINTS FOR 3RD TIME
Junior Trevor Hudgins secured his third 600-plus scoring season for the Bearcats. Hudgins has recorded 639 points this season.
    Hudgins already has three of Northwest's top-10 scoring seasons under his belt with No. 4 (712 in 2018-19), No. 7 (639 in 2021-21) and No. 8 (626 in 2019-20).

Northwest Points Scored in a Season
1.    Joey Witthus (2019)        780
2.    Justin Pitts (2017)        754
3.    Ryan Hawkins (2020)        726
4.    Trevor Hudgins (2019)    712
5.    Justin Pitts (2016)        693
6.    Ryan Hawkins (2021)        678
7.    Trevor Hudgins (2021)    639
8.    Trevor Hudgins (2020)    626
9.    Kelvin Parker (2004)        620
10.    Glen Phillips (1986)        599

HUDGINS KEEPS TURNING IT UP TO 11
Trevor Hudgins is the only NCAA men's basketball player this season to have made at least 11 three-pointers in three different games.

3-POINT GAME RECORD GOES DOWN AGAIN
For the fourth time this season the Bearcat single-game record for three-pointers has been either matched or broken.
    Trevor Hudgins buried 11 three-pointers in scoring 39 points at Central Oklahoma.    
    Hudgins also sank 11 three-pointers against Saint Mary (Dec. 29) and against Rogers State (Dec. 4).
    Wes Dreamer had tied the previous school mark of 10 three-pointers made vs. Briar Cliff (Nov. 26).

Most 3-Pointers Made (Northwest Single Game)
1. 11, Trevor Hudgins vs. Rogers State (12/4/21)
    11, Trevor Hudgins vs. Saint Mary (12/29/21)
    11, Trevor Hudgins at Central Oklahoma (1/20/22)
3. 10, Justin Pitts vs. Northeastern State (11/30/17)
    10, Wes Dreamer vs. Briar Cliff (11/26/21)
5. 9, Zach Schneider vs. Central Oklahoma (1/3/15)
    9, Ryan Welty vs. Northeastern State (12/17/16)
    9, Trevor Hudgins vs. Mo.-St. Louis (11/19/21)

Most 3-Pointers Made (NCAA Div. II 2021-22)
1. 12, Jeff Sternberger, SE Okla. St. (11/17/21)
2. 11, Trevor Hudgins, Northwest Mo. St. (1/20/22)
    11, Trevor Hudgins, Northwest Mo. St. (12/29/21)
    11, Trevor Hudgins, Northwest Mo. St. (12/4/21)
    11, Blake McIntyre, North Georgia (11/30/21)
    11, Elijah Jenkins, Embry Riddle (11/7/21)
7. 10, Sammy Barnes-Thompkins, N.M. Highlands (1/28/22)
    10, Frankie Hughes, Slippery Rock (1/5/22)
    10, Wes Dreamer, Northwest Mo. St. (11/26/21)
    10, Luke Burnett, Alabama-Huntsville (11/24/21)

100 3-POINTERS MADE THIS SEASON
Trevor Hudgins was the first NCAA men's basketball player at any level to reach 100 made three-pointers this season. He leads the nation with 123 made treys.

NCAA All Divisions 3-Point FGs Made Leaders
1.    Trevor Hudgins (II - Northwest Mo. St.)    123
2.    Darius McGhee (I - Liberty)            109
3.    Max Abmas (I - Oral Roberts)        99
4.    Kamdyn Curfman (I - VMI)                97
5.    Adam Phillips (III - Grinnell)            96
6.    Jason Roche (I - The Citadel)        95
7.    Hayden Bird (III - MCLA)                93
8.    Ronnie Silva (II - Adelphi)                91
9.    Antoine Davis (I - Detroit Mercy)        87
    Nicholas Curtis (III - St. Joseph's)        87
11.    Alex Hunter (I - Furman)                86
12.    Riley Miller (I - St. Thomas, Minn.)        81
13.    Kyle Foster (I - Howard)                83
    Chase Johnson (I - Stetson)            83
    Jordan King (I - East Tennessee State)    83    
    Jordan Walker (I - UAB)                83
    Tray Buchanan (II - Emporia State)        83
18.    Kaiden Rice (I - Georgetown)         82
    Lamar Norman Jr. (I - Western Michigan)    82
    Luke Burnett (II - Alabama-Huntsville)    82
    Jack Davidson (III - Wabash)            82
    Cameron Tyson (I - Seattle U.)        82

HUDGINS EDGING CLOSER TO TOP-10 IN NCAA D-II HISTORY IN 3-POINTERS MADE
Trevor Hudgins ranks No. 12 on the NCAA Division II's all-time made three-pointers list with 390.
    Hudgins is 61 made three-pointers away from tying the NCAA Div. II all-time record for three-pointers made. Montana State-Billings Cameron Munoz set the Div. II mark with 451 made threes from 2003-06.

NCAA Division II All-Time 3-Point FGs Made Leaders
1.    Cameron Munoz, Montana St. Billings (2003-06)    451
2.    Stephen Dye, Alderson Broaddus (2002-05)    443
3.    Steve Moyer, Gannon (1996-99)    442
4.    Tony Smith, Pfeiffer (1989-92)    431
5.    Luquon Choice, Lincoln Memorial (2014-17)    426
6.    Kwame Morton, Clarion (1991-94)    411
7.    Brandon Wright, Erskine (2007-10)    407
8.    Tarvoris Uzoigwe, Henderson State (2002-05)    404
9.    Trevor Hudgins, Northwest Mo. St. (2018-pr.)    390
10.    Alex Hall, Drury (2010-13)    389
    Gary Duda, Merrimack (1989-92)    389
12.    David Chavlovich, West Texas A&M (2015-18)    388
13.    Darryl Straughter (2017-pres.)    383
14.    Mike Taylor, West Virginia State (2001-04)    378
15.    Jarrett Brodbeck, Regis (2016-19)    377

HUDGINS WORKS HIS WAY UP NORTHWEST'S 3-POINT CHARTS
Junior Trevor Hudgins is the NCAA Division II active career leader in three-point field goals made (390).
    Hudgins ranks No. 1 in MIAA and Northwest Missouri State history with his 390 made three-pointers. Zach Schneider held the previous MIAA and Northwest record with 370 made threes from 2013-17.
    Hudgins ranks No. 2 on Northwest's career three-point field goals attempted list and No. 1 on its single-season three-point field goals attempted chart.

Northwest 3-Pointers Made in a Career
1.    Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)    390
2.     Zach Schneider (2013-17)        370
3.    Ryan Hawkins (2017-21)        283
4.    Justin Pitts (2014-18)            271
5.    Ryan Welty (2016-20)            238
5.    Austin Meyer (2003-06)        215
7.    Conner Crooker (2013-16)        205
8.    Scott Fleming (2000-03)        173
9.    Joey Witthus (2017-19)        172
10.    DeShaun Cooper (2009-14)        170

Northwest 3-Pointers Attempted in a Career
1.     Zach Schneider (2013-17)        835
2.    Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)    817
3.    Ryan Hawkins (2017-21)        695
4.     Justin Pitts (2014-18)            624
5.    Austin Meyer (2003-06)        585
6.    Scott Fleming (2000-03)        485
7.     Conner Crooker (2013-16)        478
8.    Ryan Welty (2016-20)            466
9.     DeShaun Cooper (2009-14)        453
10.    Joey Witthus (2017-19)        413

Northwest 3-Pointers Attempted in a Single Season
1.    Trevor Hudgins (2022)        286
2.     Joey Witthus (2019)            252
3.    Zach Schneider (2017)        235
4.    Zach Schneider (2015)        234
5.    Ryan Hawkins (2019)            222
6.    Zach Schneider (2016)        210
7.    Louis Jones (1989)            207
8.    Alex Sullivan (2013)            206
9.    Justin Pitts (2017)            204
10.    Trevor Hudgins (2020)        197

NCAA D-II Active Career Leaders - 3-Point FGs Made
1. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    390
2. Darryl Straughter (Walsh)            383
3. Joe Smoldt (Upper Iowa)            351
4. Jaret Majestic (Malone)            339
5. Jack Casale (Florida Southern)        304

NCAA All Div. Active Career Leaders - 3-Point FGs Made
1. Jordan Bohannon (Iowa)            423
2. Antoine Davis (Detroit Mercy)            403
3. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    390
4. Darryl Straughter (Walsh)            383
5. Jackson Sartain (John Carroll)            381

AMONG NATION'S LEADERS
Junior Trevor Hudgins ranks No. 1 in the nation in three-point field goals made (123), three-point field goals made per game (4.73) and in three-point field goals attempted (286).
    Hudgins ranks No. 2 in the nation in total points scored (613). He trails Emporia State's Trey Buchanan, who has tallied 628 points for the Hornets.
    Hudgins ranks No. 10 in the nation in free throw percentage (91.3%) as he has drained 105-of-115 free throws this season.

NCAA Division II 3-Point FGs Made Leaders
1.    Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    120
2.    Ronnie Silva (Adelphi)                91
3.    Tray Buchanan (Emporia State)        83
4.    Luke Burnett (Alabama-Huntsville)        82
5.    Miguel Arnold (Augusta)                80
    Nazim Derry (Goldey-Beacom)        80

NCAA Division II 3-Point FGs Made Per Game Leaders
1.    Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    4.73
2.    Wade Coomer (Saint Leo)                4.05
3.    Ronnie Silva (Adelphi)                3.96
4.    Nazim Derry (Goldey-Beacom)        3.64
5.    Wayne Arnold (CUI)                3.55

NCAA Division II 3-Point FGs Attempted Leaders
1.    Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    286
2.    Ronnie Silva (Adelphi)                228
3.    Glen Abram (West Virginia State)        221
4.    Frankie Hughes (Slippery Rock)        213
5.    Wayne Arnold (CUI)                212

NCAA Division II Total Points Scored Leaders
1.    Tray Buchanan (Emporia State)        652
2.    Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    639
3.    Matthew Ragsdale (Western Colorado)    510
4.    Jaizec Lottie (Flagler)                508
5.    Sekou Sylla (Nova Southeastern)        506

HUDGINS HITTING FROM DEEP
Junior Trevor Hudgins ranks No. 4 among NCAA Division II, and he ranks No. 6 among all active players in three-point field goal percentage in all NCAA divisions by draining 390-of-817 career three-pointers (47.8%).

NCAA D-II Active Career Leaders - 3-Point FG Pct.
1. Lloyd Daniels (Lubbock Christian)        .508
2. Andrew Mason (Daemen)            .492
3. Eric Carl (Michigan Tech)            .478
4. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Missouri St.)    .477
5. Shaw Anderson (Seattle Pacific)        .469
Minimum 80 3-pt FGs made

NCAA All Active Career Leaders - 3-Point FG Pct.
1. Lloyd Daniels (Lubbock Christian)        .508
2. Andrew Mason (Daemen)            .492
3. Mason Stark (Northern Arizona)        .486
4. DJ Gardner (Arcadia)            .484
5. Eric Carl (Michigan Tech)            .478
6. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Missouri St.)    .477
Minimum 80 3-pt FGs made

DREAMER SETTLES IN AS SECOND SCORER
Sophomore Wes Dreamer ranks second on the squad at 13.8 points per game. He leads the team in rebounding (5.5 per game).
    Dreamer is shooting 49.8% from the field (113-of-227) and 43.8% from three-point range (67-of-153). He is shooting 83.6% at the free throw line (51-of-61).
    Dreamer has scored in double figures in 13 MIAA contests this season.

JACKSON'S SHOOTING PERCENTAGE SIZZLES
In MIAA play, redshirt freshman Isaiah Jackson is shooting 67.9% from the floor. He has made 36-of-53 field goal in 17 league games. Jackson is averaging 5.0 points per game in MIAA play.
    Jackson snared a career-high eight rebounds at No. 18-ranked Central Oklahoma. Jackson tied his career-high with 11 points vs. Missouri Southern.

HUDGINS ATOP NORTHWEST'S ASSIST CHART
Trevor Hudgins took over as Northwest's all-time career assist leader in its win over Lincoln. Hudgins has dished out 644 career assists. Hudgins passed Justin Pitts, who recorded 575 assists to set the previous mark.
    Hudgins's teammate Diego Bernard also ranks No. 9 on Northwest's all-time assist chart with 367 career assists.
    Pittsburg State's Eddie Santiago holds the MIAA career assist mark with 805 set from 1998-2002.

Northwest Assists in a Career
1.    Trevor Hudgins (2018-pr.)    644
2.     Justin Pitts (2014-18)        575
3.     Kelvin Parker (2001-04)    492
4.    DeShaun Cooper (2009-14)    489
5.    Victor Coleman (1981-84)    467
6.    Mark Yager (1979-82)        449
7.    Scott Fleming (2000-03)    435
8.    Matt Wallace (2011-15)    410
9.    Diego Bernard (2018-pr.)    367
10. Alan Bubalo (1973-76)    251

NCAA D-II Active Career Leaders - Assists
1. Adam Dworsky (Southeastern Oklahoma St.)    832
2. Tyler Geiman (Washburn)            670
3. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    644
4. Max Cody (Minot St.)                625
5. Brailen Neely (Wayne State, Mich.)        620

ONE OF 21 ACTIVE PLAYERS WITH 2,000 PTS
Junior guard Trevor Hudgins ranks as the second-highest active scorer in all of NCAA men's basketball with 2,571 points. Hudgins is one of 21 active NCAA men's players with at least 2,000 career points.

NCAA Active Career Scoring Leaders (All Divisions)
1. Andrew Sischo (Daemen)        2,727
2. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    2,571
3. Antoine Davis (Detroit Mercy)        2,554
4. Ryan Hawkins (Creighton)        2,407
5. Keilan Grady (Kentucky)            2,304
6. Dalton Bolon (College of Charleston)    2,274
7. Jack Davidson (Wabash)            2,180
8. R.J. Cole (UConn)            2,179
9. Cam Martin (Kansas)            2,155
10. Grant Golden (Richmond)        2,127
11. Jordan Thomas (Georgia College)    2,110
12. R.J. Glasper (UIW)            2,106
13. Dimetri Chambers (Oglethorpe)        2,102
14. Zach Cooks (Hofstra)            2,063
15. Chandler Jacobs (Colorado State)    2,050
      Justin Forrest (Appalachian State)    2,050
17. Jordan Johnson (Concordia-Wisconsin)    2,044
18. Marreon Jackson (Arizona State)        2,036
19. Michael Flowers (Washington State)    2,020
20. Darryl Straughter (Walsh)        2,017
21. Jahlil Jenkins (Stony Brook)        2,006

2,500 POINTS, 600 ASSISTS
Junior guard Trevor Hudgins is the only active NCAA men's basketball player with 2,500 points and 600 assists. Hudgins has 2,571 points and 644 assists.

HUDGINS MOVING UP NORTHWEST'S CAREER FIELD GOALS MADE LIST
Junior guard Trevor Hudgins ranks No. 2 in school history with 861 made field goals. Junior guard Diego Bernard ranks No. 10 with 539 made field goals.

Northwest Field Goals in a Career
1. Justin Pitts (2014-18)            887
2. Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)        861
2. Victor Coleman (1981-84)        793
4. Ryan Hawkins (2017-21)        743
5. David Alvey (1974-77)            644
6. Joe Hurst (1983-86)            635
7. Hunter Henry (2006-09)        589
8. Kelvin Parker (2001-04)        571
9. DeShaun Cooper (2009-14)        546
10. Diego Bernard (2018-pres.)    542

NCAA D-II Active Career Leaders - FGs Made
1. Andrew Discho (Daemen)            1,084
2. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    861
3. Jordan Thomas (Georgia College)        737
4. Jake Van Tubbergen (Grand Valley St.)        720
5. Riley Farris (Fort Lewis)            712

NCAA All Active Career Leaders - FGs Made
1. Andrew Discho (Daemen)            1,084
2. Grant Golden (Richmond)            870
3. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    861
4. Ryan Hawkins (Creighton/Northwest Mo. St.)    861
5. Antoine Davis (Detroit Mercy)            852

HUDGINS UP TO 5TH ON BEARCAT CAREER FREE THROWS MADE CHART
Junior guard Trevor Hudgins ranks T-No. 2 on Northwest's all-time free throws chart with 459. Junior guard Diego Bernard also ranks No. 10 on the free throws list with 307.
    Hudgins would rank No. 1 on Northwest's all-time free throw percentage chart - as he has sank 459-of-523 career free throws (87.8%). Conner Crooker (2013-16) holds the career free throw shooting percentage mark at 86.1% (223-of-259).
    It would also be the highest percentage in MIAA history. Central Missouri's Michael Hicks holds the MIAA career mark for highest free throw percentage at 87.1% (323-of-371) set from 2004-06.

Northwest Free Throws Made in a Career
1.     Scott Fleming (2000-03)        628
2.    David Alvey (1974-77)            459
    Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)        459
4.    DeShaun Cooper (2009-14)        440
5.    Justin Pitts (2014-18)            414
6.    Kelvin Parker (2001-04)        402
7.    Hunter Henry (2006-09)        353
8.    Elijah Allen (2007-11)            319
9.    Joe Hurst (1983-86)            310
10. Ryan Hawkins (2017-21)        307
    Diego Bernard (2018-pres.)        307

NCAA D-II Active Career Leaders - Free Throws Made
1. Kelvin Jones (Emmanuel, Ga.)        551
2. Andrew Sischo (Daemen)        531
3. Chris Paul (St. Anselm)        478
4. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    459
5. Christian Peevy (Lynn)            453

BERNARD IN A CLASS ALL BY HIMSELF
Junior guard Diego Bernard is in a class all by himself in the Bearcat men's basketball history.
    Bernard is the only Northwest player to have accumulated 1,200 points, 600 rebounds and 300 assists in his career.
    Bernard has tallied 1,516 points, 717 rebounds and 367 assists.
    Victor Coleman nearly became the first Bearcat in that class when he played at Northwest from 1981-84. Coleman posted 1,795 points, 586 rebounds and 467 assists.

BERNARD MOVING UP THE 1,000-POINT, 500-
REBOUND CLUB
Junior Diego Bernard is the 14th Bearcat to secure at least 1,000 points and 500 rebounds.

Northwest's 1,000 Pts & 500 Rbs
Ryan Hawkins (2017-21)    2,098 pts/948 rbs
Victor Coleman (1980-84)    1,759 pts/586 rbs
David Alvey (1973-77)    1,747 pts/677 rbs
Hunter Henry (2006-09)    1,592 pts/808 rbs
Joe Hurst (1982-86)    1,580 pts/777 rbs
Diego Bernard (2018-pr.)    1,516 pts/717 rbs
Russ Miller (1976-80)    1,282 pts/837 rbs
Jeff Hutcheon (1985-89)    1,203 pts/519 rbs
Matt Redd (1996-99)    1,200 pts/571 rbs
Don Sears (1966-70)    1,154 pts/874 rbs
Dillon Starzl (2011-14)    1,153 pts/518 rbs
Chris Ebou Ndow (2015-18)    1,134 pts/654 rbs
Bob Sundell (1986-89)    1,082 pts/574 rbs
Rick Jolley (1993-96)    1,054 pts/574 rbs

BERNARD CLIMBING BEARCAT REBOUND LIST
Junior Diego Bernard ranks No. 6 on Northwest's all-time rebounds list with 717. Bernard became only the sixth Bearcat to reach 700 career rebounds.

Northwest's Rebounds in a Career
1.     Ryan Hawkins (2017-21)            930
2.     Don Sears (1966-1970)            874
3.     Russ Miller (1976-1980)            837
4.     Hunter Henry (2006-2009)            808
5.     Joe Hurst (1983-1986)            777
6.    Diego Bernard (2018-pres.)        717
7.     David Alvey (1973-1977)            677
8.     Chris-Ebou Ndow (2015-2018)    654
9.     Victor Coleman (1981-1984)            586
10.     Rick Jolley (1993-1996)            574
        Mark Adams (1976-1980)            574
        Bob Sundell (1986-1989)            574

BERNARD, HUDGINS, SURGING UP STEALS LIST
Diego Bernard ranks No. 7, while Trevor Hudgins ranks No. 8 on Northwest's all-time steals list.

Northwest's Steals in a Career
1.     Scott Fleming (2000-03)            305
2.    Ryan Hawkins (2017-21)            225
3.    Kelvin Parker (2001-04)            209
4.    Mark Yager (1979-82)            188
5.    Justin Pitts (2014-18)            186
6.    Victor Coleman (1981-84)            174
7.    Diego Bernard (2018-pres.)    175
8.     Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)    173
9.    Matt Wallace (2011-15)            158
10.    Gerald Harris (1986-88)            153

MCCOLLUM SECURES 300TH WIN IN TITLE GAME
Northwest Missouri State head coach Ben McCollum secured his 300th coaching victory in Northwest's 80-54 win over West Texas A&M in the 2021 NCAA Division II National Championship game.
    In his 13th season at the helm of the Bearcat program, McCollum has led Northwest to a record of 323-81.
    His winning percentage of .800 ranks No. 3 among NCAA Division II coaches and No. 6 among all NCAA Division coaches (minimum of 10 years experience).

MCCOLLUM RANKS NO. 3 IN WIN PERCENTAGE
Bearcat head coach Ben McCollum ranks No. 3 among active NCAA Division II coaches in winning percentage with a minimum of 10 years as a head coach.
    McCollum ranks No. 5 among all NCAA basketball head coaches (minimum of 10 years) in win percentage.
    He also ranks No. 10 all-time among all NCAA men's basketball coaches with at least 10 years head coaching experience.
    McCollum has guided the Bearcats to a mark of 322-81 (.799 winning percentage) in his 13th season at the helm of the Northwest program.

NCAA Div. II Active Head Coach Win Percentage
1. Jim Crutchfield (Nova Southeastern)    .847 (450-81, 17 yrs.)
2. Matt Logie (Point Loma)    .823 (242-52, 11 yrs.)
3. Ben McCollum (Northwest Mo. St.)    .800 (323-81, 13 yrs.)
4. Joe Lombardi (Indiana, Pa.)    .772 (356-105, 15 yrs.)
5. Jeff Young (Walsh)    .757 (407-130, 18 yrs.)
6. Charlie Ernst (Findlay)    .756 (239-77, 11 yrs.)
7. Ken Ammann (Concordia, Calif.)    .732 (496-182, 20 yrs.)
8. Burt Paddock (Davenport)    .726 (320-121, 14 yrs.)
9. Herb Magee (Jefferson)    .717 (1,139-449, 54 yrs.)
10. Dave Holmquist (Biola)    .711 (1,021-414, 45 yrs.)
Source: NCAA Statistics (Minimum of 10 Years Experience)

NCAA All Divisions Active Head Coach Win Percentage
1. Jim Crutchfield (Nova Southeastern)    .847 (450-81, 17 yrs.)
2. Mark Few (Gonzaga)    .837 (651-127, 23 yrs.)
3. Matt Logie (Point Loma)    .823 (242-52, 11 yrs.)
4. Josh Schertz (Indiana State)    .807 (348-83, 14 yrs.)
5. Ben McCollum (Northwest Mo. St.)    .800 (323-81, 13 yrs.)
6. Joe Lombardi (Indiana, Pa.)    .772 (356-105, 15 yrs.)
7. John Tauer (St. Thomas, Minn.)    .771 (226-67, 11 yrs.)
8. Bill Self (Kansas)    .767 (749-227, 29 yrs.)
9. Mike Krzyzewski (Duke)    .765 (1,191-365, 47 yrs.)
10. John Calipari (Kentucky)    .765 (763-235, 30 yrs.)
Source: NCAA Statistics (Minimum of 10 Years Experience)

NCAA All Divisions All-Time Head Coach Win Percentage
1. Jim Crutchfield (West Liberty/Nova Southeastern)    .847 (450-81, 17 yrs.)*
2. Mark Few (Gonzaga)    .837 (651-127, 23 yrs.)*
3. Clair Bee (Rider/LIU Brooklyn)    .824 (412-88, 21 yrs.)
4. Matt Logie (Whitworth/Point Loma)    .823 (242-52, 11 yrs.)*
5. Adolph Rupp (Kentucky)    .822 (876-190, 41 yrs.)
6. Bucky Harris (Jefferson)    .811 (240-56, 13 yrs.)
7. Dolph Stanley (Beloit)    .810 (238-56, 12 yrs.)
8. Josh Schertz (Lincoln Memorial/Indiana State)    .807 (348-83, 14 yrs.)*
9. John Wooden (Indiana State/UCLA)    .804 (664-162, 29 yrs.)
10. Ben McCollum (Northwest Mo. St.)    .800 (323-81, 13 yrs.)*
11. John Kresse (Coll. of Charleston)    .797 (560-143, 23 yrs.)
12. Dave Robbins (Virginia Union)    .786 (713-194, 30 yrs.)
13. Jerry Tarkanian (LBSU/UNLV/Fresno St.)    .784 (729-201, 31 yrs.)
14. Francis Schmidt (Tulsa/Arkansas/TCU)    .782 (258-72, 17 yrs.)
15. Dean Smith (North Carolina)    .776 (879-254, 37 yrs.)
* - active head coaches
Source: NCAA Statistics (Minimum of 10 Years Experience)

MCCOLLUM RANKS NO. 7 IN MIAA WINS
Bearcat head coach Ben McCollum ranks No. 7 on the MIAA's all-time head coaching wins list with 323. Former Bearcat leader Steve Tappmeyer holds down the No. 4 spot with 408 wins when he was at Northwest.
    Ben McCollum has a mark of 199-57 in MIAA games only. McCollum is looking to become only the fifth head coach in league history to record 200 or more MIAA regular season victories. Tappmeyer holds the Northwest record for MIAA wins with a mark of 213-143 in 21 years.

Coaching Victories as MIAA Members (as of 2/13/22)
1.     Bob Chipman (Washburn)    569
2.    Tom Smith (UCM, MWSU)    516
3.    Robert Corn (Mo. Southern)    413
4.    Steve Tappmeyer (NW)    408
5.    Boyd King (Truman State)    379
6.    Kim Anderson (UCM, PSU)    335*
7.    Ben McCollum (NW)    323*
8.    Willard Sims (Truman State)    310
9.    A.J. McDonald (Missouri St,)    302
10.    Mark Johnson (Fort Hays St.)    296*
* - active head coaches

MIAA Regular Season Victories Only (as of 2/13/22)
Bob Chipman (Washburn)    352
Tom Smith (UCM, MWSU)    281
Robert Corn (Mo. Southern)    234
Steve Tappmeyer (Northwest)    213
Ben McCollum (Northwest)    199*
Kim Anderson (UCM, PSU)    189*
Mark Johnson (Fort Hays St.)    184*
Boyd King (Truman State)    159
Willard Sims (Truman State)    130
A.J. McDonald (Missouri St.)    128
Bill Thomas (Missouri St.)    117
* - active head coaches

11 STRAIGHT 20-WIN SEASONS
Northwest has recorded 11 consecutive 20-win seasons under head coach Ben McCollum.
    It is the longest active 20-win season streak among NCAA Division II programs.
    McCollum's 11 20-win seasons are the most among Northwest men's basketball coaches. McCollum passed Steve Tappmeyer, who held the previous mark of 10 20-win seasons on the Bearcat sidelines.
    Northwest has produced 28 20-win seasons in program history.

Northwest Coaching 20-Win Seasons
Ben McCollum - 11
Steve Tappmeyer - 10
Hank Iba - 3
Lionel Sinn - 3
Sparky Stalcup - 1

BEARCATS HAVE CLAIMED EIGHT STRAIGHT MIAA REGULAR SEASON TITLES
Northwest captured its eighth straight MIAA regular season crown in the 2020-21 season.
    Over the last nine seasons, Northwest has compiled a league mark of 158-18.
    Over the last six seasons in MIAA play, Northwest has a record of 108-8 against league foes.

Year        NW's MIAA Record
2013-14    16-3
2014-15    15-4
2015-16    19-3
2016-17    18-1
2017-18    16-3
2018-19    19-0
2019-20    18-1
2020-21    21-1
2021-22    16-2
Totals    158-18

90-PLUS = SUCCESS
Northwest has posted a mark of 58-0 when scoring 90 or more points with head coach Ben McCollum. The Bearcats have reached the 90-point mark four times this season with 98 vs. Briar Cliff, 90 vs. Rogers State, 101 vs. Missouri Western and 96 vs. Lincoln.

100-POINT MARK
Northwest has scored 100 or more points 17 times under head coach Ben McCollum.

100-Point Games under McCollum
105-55 vs. Manhattan Christian (11/16/09)
104-67 vs. Graceland (11/28/09)
105-59 vs. Waldorf (12/16/13)
104-69 at Southwest Baptist (1/16/14)
103-58 vs. Missouri Valley (12/13/16)
100-86 vs. Ferris State (11/3/18)
100-66 vs. Midland (12/1/18)
108-58 vs. Simpson (12/30/18)
105-70 at Northeastern State (1/3/19)
111-83 vs. Pittsburg State (1/31/19)
100-88 vs. Southern Nazarene (11/2/19)
102-59 vs. William Jewell (11/21/19)
110-66 vs. Central Methodist (12/16/19)
101-66 vs. Simpson (1/1/20)
100-61 vs. Emporia State (3/3/21)
104-72 vs. Central Oklahoma (3/5/21)
101-63 vs. Missouri Western (12/18/21)

MCCOLLUM 8-5 IN 1-POINT GAMES
Northwest Missouri State head coach Ben McCollum is 8-5 in one-point games since taking over the Bearcat program.

One-Point Games Under Ben McCollum
L, 76-75 OT at Central Oklahoma (1/20/22)
L, 69-68 vs. Washburn (3/6/21)
W, 77-76 vs. Missouri Southern (2/20/20)
W, 76-75 vs. Missouri Southern (1/27/16)
W, 66-65 at Augustana (3/15/15)
W, 59-58 at Missouri Western (2/4/15)
L, 60-59 vs. Central Missouri (3/18/14)
W, 79-78 vs. Missouri Southern (1/22/14)
L, 59-58 at Fort Hays State (2/16/13)
W, 52-51 vs. Emporia State (2/2/13)
W, 69-68 OT at Missouri Southern (1/3/13)
W, 65-64 vs. Pittsburg State (2/5/11)
L, 47-46 at Southwest Minnesota State (11/27/11)

OVERTIME IN MCCOLLUM ERA
Bearcat head coach Ben McCollum is 10-7 in overtime contests since taking over the program in the 2009-10 season.

Overtime Games Under Ben McCollum
L, 76-75 at Central Oklahoma (1/20/22)
W, 91-86 at Northern State (3/16/21)
W, 88-85 at Washburn (2/20/21)
L, 84-82 vs. Washburn (1/7/21)
W, 72-70 vs. Northern State (11/3/18)
W, 79-74 vs. Upper Iowa (3/11/17)
W, 77-73 vs. Southwest Baptist (1/14/15)
L, 60-59 vs. Central Missouri (3/18/14)
W, 73-69 at Nebraska-Kearney (1/9/14)
L, 79-76 vs. Central Missouri (3/10/13)
W, 69-68 at Missouri Southern (1/3/13)
W, 73-66 vs. Lindenwood (12/5/12)
W, 94-87 at Truman State (2/15/12) -- Double Overtime
W, 73-70 vs. Pittsburg State (12/7/11)
L, 85-80 at Nebraska-Omaha (12/11/10)
L, 89-81 vs. Missouri Southern (2/27/10)
L, 92-83 vs. vs. Southwest Baptist (1/16/10)

NORTHWEST IN ST. JOSEPH
Northwest has won 23 consecutive games in the city of St. Joseph that includes six victories over Missouri Western.

Northwest's Last 23 Games in St. Joseph
W, 84-61 vs. Missouri Western (2/5/22)
W, 78-65 vs. Missouri-St. Louis (11/19/21)
W, 64-59 vs. Seattle Pacific (11/7/21)
W, 68-55 vs. Northern State (11/6/21)
W, 79-56 vs. Missouri Western (2/9/21)
W, 92-69 vs. Missouri Western (2/25/20)
W, 92-71 vs. MSU Moorhead (11/9/19
W, 60-52 vs. Minn.-Crookston (11/8/19)
W, 100-88 vs. Southern Nazarene (11/2/19)
W, 85-65 vs. Daemen (11/1/19)
W, 87-64 vs. Missouri Western (1/19/19)
W, 84-59 vs. Winona State (11/10/18)
W, 76-59 vs. Upper Iowa (11/9/18)
W, 100-86 vs. Ferris State (11/4/18)
W, 72-70 vs. Northern State (11/3/18)
W, 74-60 vs. Missouri Western (12/6/17)
W, 71-60 vs. Northern State (11/12/17)
W, 89-65 vs. Upper Iowa (11/10/17)
W, 74-58 vs. Missouri Western (1/28/17)
W, 76-58 vs. Wayne State (11/13/16)
W, 87-52 vs. Upper Iowa (11/11/16)
W, 66-60 vs. Missouri Western (1/9/16)
W, 89-52 vs. Wayne State (11/14/15)

MASCARI NETS CAREER-HIGH 11 VS MSSU
Redshirt freshman guard Mitch Mascari tallied a career-high 11 points in Northwest's 82-71 win over Missouri Southern.
    Mascari knocked in a trio of first-half three-pointers. Mascari did not miss from deep as he finished the game 3-for-3 from three-point range.

MCCOLLUM HAS BEARCATS DEFENSIVE
When the Bearcats hold an opponent to 59 points or less, head coach Ben McCollum has guided Northwest to a mark of 140-5 in his 13-year career.
    Northwest limited Central Missouri to 49 points marking the ninth time this season the Bearcats have held an opponent to 59 points or less.

'CATS, MCCOLLUM ROLLING IN BIG VICTORIES
Under head coach Ben McCollum the Bearcats are 130-3 in games decided by 20 points or more.
    Northwest has won 128 consecutive games when the final scoring margin is 20 or more points. The last time the Bearcats lost a game by 20 points or more came Jan. 20, 2010, when Missouri Southern posted an 88-63 win in Joplin, Missouri.

20 3-POINTERS IN A GAME
For the second time this season, Northwest reached 20 three-pointers made in a single game.
    Northwest set its single-game school record against Briar Cliff with 22 made three-pointers.
    Saturday, Northwest sank 20 three-pointers in its 89-49 win over Central Missouri.
    It's only the third time in school history Northwest has made 20 or more triples in a game.
    Northwest is the only NCAA Div. II school in the nation to have more than one 20-three pointers made in a game this season.

Northwest Single-Game 3-Pointers Made
22 vs. Briar Cliff (11/26/21)
20 vs. Manhattan Christian (11/19/04)
20 vs. Central Missouri (1/29/22)

NCAA Div. II 20 or More 3-Pointers Made
23, SE Okla. St. vs. Arlington-Baptist (11/17)
22, Glenville St vs. Villa Maria (12/19)
22, Northwest Mo. St. vs. Briar Cliff (11/26)
22, Embry-Riddle vs. Ala.-Huntsville (11/7)
21, Point Loma vs. Fresno Pacific (2/3)
21, West Liberty vs. W.Va.-Weslayan (1/30)
21, Augusta vs. Allen (12/4)
20, Walsh vs. Carlow (2/6)
20, Northwest Mo. St. vs. Central Missouri (1/29)
20, Tiffin vs. Salem (1/27)
20, Salem vs. Central State (12/30)

TWO SECOND-HALVES ARE OFF THE CHARTS
If you combine the scoring and shooting percentages the Bearcats have produced in their last two second halves they are off the charts.
    Northwest poured in 69 points in the second half vs. Lincoln and added 50 more in the second half vs. Central Missouri. Northwest averaged 59.5 points per second half this past week.
    Northwest shot 24-of-27 (88.9%) against Lincoln in the final 20 minutes. Northwest buried 17-of-25 (68.0%) against Central Missouri. Combined in the two halves, Northwest shot 78.8%.
    From three-point range, Northwest was 14-of-17 (82.4%) against Lincoln and 14-of-20 (70.0%) vs. Central Missouri. For the two games, Northwest would be 28-of-37 (75.7%) from deep.

A TALE OF TWO HALVES
Northwest erupted for a 69-point second half in bouncing Lincoln, 96-63.
    The Bearcats began the game shooting 4-of-18 from the field and trailed by 19 points at 32-13 with 3:58 left in the first half.
    Northwest proceeded to hit Lincoln with a 58-8 run, while making 24-of-27 second-half field goals (88.9%). Northwest drained 14-of-17 three-pointers (82.4%) in the final 20 minutes, including a perfect 6-of-6 from Trevor Hudgins.

10 STRAIGHT TRIPLES MADE
In the midst of the second-half blitz against Lincoln, Northwest made 10 consecutive three-point field goals.

10 Straight 3-Pointers Made
16:09 - Daniel Abreu (3)
15:22 - Trevor Hudgins (3)
13:31 - Luke Waters (3)
12:58 - Trevor Hudgins (3)
11:33 - Wes Dreamer (3)
10:52 - Trevor Hudgins (3)
10:24 - Trevor Hudgins (3)
9:55 - Trevor Hudgins (3)
9:20 - Luke Waters (3)
8:36 - Wes Dreamer (3)

HUDGINS TOOK MOST SHOTS EVER BY A 'CAT
Trevor Hudgins attempted a Bearcat single-game record 29 field goals against Central Oklahoma. Hudgins went 13-of-29 from the floor. Justin Pitts held the previous mark of 26 vs. Southwest Minnesota State (March 14, 2017).
    Hudgins also owns the NorthMIAA and Northwest single-game record for three-point field goal attempts with 24.

Most FG Attempts (Game)
1. 29, Trevor Hudgins (1/20/22)
2. 26, Justin Pitts (3/14/17)
3. 25, Orlando Johnson (1/10/93)
    25, Justin Pitts (3/11/17)
    25, Justin Pitts (3/14/17)
    25, Joey Witthus (11/19/18)
7. 24, Donnie Taylor (11/27/93)
    24, Trevor Hudgins (11/16/18)
    24, Trevor Hudgins (3/28/19)
10. 23, 10 times

Most 3-Point FG Att. (Game)
1. 24, Trevor Hudgins (1/20/22)
2. 20, Trevor Hudgins (11/19/21)
3. 19, Trevor Hudgins (11/13/21)
4. 18, Trevor Hudgins (12/4/21)
5. 17, Trevor Hudgins (12/29/21)
6. 16, Alex Sullivan (3/4/13)
    16, Trevor Hudgins (1/17/22)
8. 15, Louis Jones (1987-88)
    15, Alex Sullivan (2/20/13)
10. 13, nine times

FIFTH 40-POINT GAME IN BEARCAT HISTORY
Trevor Hudgins secured the fifth 40-point scoring game in Bearcat men's basketball history against Rogers State.

Northwest Single-Game Scoring
1. 44, Ryan Hawkins vs. Southern Nazarene (11/2/19)
2. 43, Ed Maxwell vs. SE Missouri State (1963-64)
    43, Ryan Hawkins at Lincoln (12/5/19)
4. 42, David Alvey at William Jewell (12/1/75)
5. 40, Trevor Hudgins vs. Rogers State (12/4/21)
6. 39, Joey Witthus vs. Minnesota State (3/16/19)
    39, Trevor Hudgins at Central Oklahoma (1/20/22)
8. 38, Glenn Phillips vs. Missouri Western (12/3/85)
    38, Darrell Foster vs. Olathe Clippers (2/22/44)
    38, Justin Pitts vs. Minnesota State (3/13/16)
    38, Trevor Hudgins vs. Saint Mary (12/29/21)

HUDGINS SETS MIAA RECORD FOR CONSECUTIVE FTS
Junior guard Trevor Hudgins set the MIAA record for consecutive free throws made at 48 in a row.
    Hudgins missed his final attempt on Saturday at Nebraska-Kearney after making his first seven attempts of the game. His streak of 48 in a row began Nov. 23 against Truman State.
    Hudgins has made 80-of-87 free throw attempts for 92.0% this season.
    Northern Kentucky's Paul Claxton holds the all-time NCAA Division II record with 94 consecutive free throw makes.

HUDGINS CLAIMS 3RD MIAA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK HONOR THIS SEASON
For the third time this season and 10th time in his career, Trevor Hudgins has been named the MIAA's men's basketball athlete of the week.
    Hudgins tied his own single-game school record with 11 made three-pointers as he tallied 38 points in a non-conference win over Saint Mary (Kan.). Hudgins went 13-of-19 from the field, including 11-of-17 from three-point land, in securing his fourth 30-point scoring game of the season. Hudgins handed out two assists, grabbed two rebounds and tallied two steals as he played 35 minutes against the Spires.

NORTHWEST SETS SINGLE-GAME SHOOTING MARK
In its last game before the holiday break, Northwest shot a single-game school record 72.9% from the field in a 101-63 thrashing of Missouri Western.
    The Bearcats drained 35-of-48 field goals, including 20-of-25 (80%) in the second half.
    The previous school record for highest field goal percentage in a game came against Lindenwoon on Feb. 4, 2017, when the Bearcats shot 67.9% from the floor in a 89-64 victory in St. Charles, Mo.

BEST SHOOTING % IN NATION
Northwest's 72.9% shooting effort against Missouri Western is the nation's best this year for an NCAA Division II team.

Rk. Team            FG%    Date
1. Northwest Mo. St.     .729 (12/18/21)
2. MSU Moorhead    .726 (11/16/21)
3. Bemidji State        .721 (11/20/21)
4. Point Loma        .708 (12/20/21)
5. Minnesota Duluth    .681 (11/16/21)

WATERS COULD NOT MISS VS GRIFFONS
Sophomore Luke Waters was perfect from the field (6-of-6) and the free throw line (6-of-6) in scoring 18 points against Missouri Western.

BEARCATS BLITZ GRIFFONS FOR FIRST 100-POINT GAME IN LONG-TIME SERIES
Northwest posted 101 points against Missouri Western - the most point produced by a Bearcat team in the series with the Griffons. Northwest has reached 90 or more points nine times against Missouri Western.

ABREU TALLIES CAREER-HIGH OFF THE BENCH
Redshirt freshman Daniel Abreu contributed a career-high 26 points off the bench in less than 20 minutes of action in Northwest's 84-54 road triumph at Lincoln.
    Abreu went 9-of-11 from the field and grabbed a career-high eight rebounds.

HUDGINS CAPTURES 2ND MIAA POW HONORS
After pouring in a career-high 40 points and setting the Northwest Missouri State University single-game three-point field goals made mark (11), junior point guard Trevor Hudgins has been named the MIAA's men's basketball athlete of the week.
    It is the second time this season, and ninth time in his career, Hudgins has been honored with the MIAA's top weekly honor.
    Hudgins averaged 33.0 points per game and shot 57.1% from the field, including 58.6% from three-point land in leading Northwest to a 2-0 start to MIAA play.
    Hudgins tallied a career-high 40 points and set the Northwest single-game three-point record by making 11 threes against the Hillcats. Hudgins played nearly 33 minutes against the Hillcats on Saturday and was 13-of-21 from the floor. He was 11-of-18 from three-point range. Hudgins also handed out five assists vs. Rogers State.
    On Thursday night, Hudgins scored a game-high 26 points on 7-of-14 shooting vs. Northeastern State. Hudgins made 6-of-11 three-pointers vs. NSU.
    Over the two games, Hudgins also sank all nine of his free throw attempts.

TREVOR EARNS MIAA ATHLETE OF WEEK
Junior guard Trevor Hudgins has been named the MIAA men's basketball athlete of the week.
    It is the first time this season, and eighth time in his career, Hudgins has been honored with the MIAA's top weekly honor. 
    The Manhattan, Kan., native knocked in nine three-pointers and secured his eighth career 30-point game in leading No. 1-ranked Northwest to a 78-65 win over a previously unbeaten Missouri St. Louis squad at the Hillyard Classic in St. Joseph, Mo.

GETTING OFF TO A POSITIVE START IN MIAA PLAY
Northwest has won its MIAA opener in each of the last 11 seasons. Bearcat head coach Ben McCollum is 11-2 in MIAA openers.

BEARCATS HIT A SCHOOL-RECORD 22 THREES
Northwest sank a single game school-record 22 three-pointers in its 98-66 win over Briar Cliff.
    The previous mark of 20 had been set against Manhattan Christian on Nov. 19, 2004.
    Northwest also set its team single-game record for three-pointers attempted (41) against Briar Cliff. The previous mark of 39 was set against Emporia State on Jan. 9, 2019.
    The 22 made threes is the second-best performance this year by a Division II team. Southeastern Oklahoma State made 23 three-pointers vs. Arlington Baptist on Nov. 17.

RARE NON-CONF REGULAR SEASON LOSS
Northwest suffered its first non-conference regular season loss for the first time in nearly six years in Sioux Falls pulled off the 83-77 victory in Kansas City.
    Prior to the loss to the Cougars, Northwest's last regular season non-conference loss came at No. 1-ranked Augustana on Nov. 19, 2015.

LESS THAN 50
Northwest improved to 31-2 when holding the opposition to 50 points or less under head coach Ben McCollum following a 77-46 triumph over Flagler in the 2021 NCAA Tournament.

41 FREE THROW ATTEMPTS
Northwest attempted 41 free throws in its 64-59 win over No. 21-ranked Seattle Pacific. It was the most free throws attempted since also getting 41 free throw tries against Missouri Southern on March 1, 2007.
    Northwest connected on 29-of-41 at the free throw line against Seattle Pacific. Junior guard Trevor Hudgins led the way by making 15-of-16 at the charity stripe.

FOR OPENERS
Northwest has produced a 9-3 mark in season openers for head coach Ben McCollum.
    The Bearcats have won their last five seasons openers.

Season Openers Since 2009-10
W, 86-78 at Rogers State (11/21/20
W, 85-65 vs. Daemen (11/1/19)
W, 72-70 OT vs. Northern State (11/3/18)
W, 89-65 vs. Upper Iowa (11/10/17)
W, 87-52 vs. Upper Iowa (11/11/16)
L, 76-72 vs. Upper Iowa (11/13/15)
L, 75-66 vs. MSU-Moorhead (11/14/14)
W, 91-78 vs. Upper Iowa (11/9/13)
W, 86-65 vs. Graceland (11/11/12)
W, 66-62 at UMKC (11/11/11)
L, 72-67 vs. SW Minnesota St. (11/14/10)
W, 105-55 vs. Manhattan Christian (11/16/09)

SMALL COLLEGE BASKETBALL ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Northwest had both Trevor Hudgins and Wes Dreamer named to the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic All-Tournament team.
    Hudgins posted back-to-back 20-point scoring games with 22 against Northern State and 27 vs. Seattle Pacific.
    Dreamer tallied a 20-point game vs. Northern State and a double-double vs. Seattle Pacific.

21ST OVERALL MIAA REGULAR SEASON CROWN
Northwest has captured 21 MIAA regular season titles, which ties it with Central Missouri for the most regular season titles in league history.

MIAA Regular Season Titles
Northwest - 21
Central Missouri - 21
Missouri State - 19
Southeast Missouri State - 13
Washburn - 10
Truman State - 9
Missouri Western - 5
Southwest Baptist - 4
Lincoln - 4
Missouri Southern - 2
Missouri S&T - 2
Fort Hays State - 1
Pittsburg State - 1

MIAA PRESEASON COACHES' POLL
The 2021 NCAA Division II National Champion and MIAA Champion, Northwest Missouri State, was picked first in the 2021-22 MIAA preseason men's basketball coaches and media polls.

2021-22 MIAA Coaches Poll
1.     Northwest Missouri State (13) - 169 points
2.     Washburn (1) – 157 points
3.     Central Oklahoma – 141 points
4.     Missouri Southern – 125 points
5.     Missouri Western – 115 points
6.     Fort Hays State – 112 points
7.     Rogers State – 88 points
8.     Pittsburg State – 86 points
9.     Emporia State – 78 points
10.     Lincoln – 60 points
11.     Central Missouri – 59 points
12.     Nebraska Kearney – 39 points
13.     Northeastern State – 31 points
14.     Newman – 14 points   
Coaches Are Not Allowed To Vote For Their Own Team

2021-22 MIAA Media Poll
1.     Northwest Missouri State (9) – 126 points
2.     Washburn – 116 points
3.     Missouri Western – 99 points
4.     Missouri Southern – 90 points
5.     Central Oklahoma – 86 points
6.     Fort Hays State – 74 points
7.     Emporia State – 73 points
8.     Rogers State – 63 points
9.     Pittsburg State – 61 points
10.     Lincoln – 60 points
11.     Central Missouri – 38 points
12.     Nebraska Kearney – 28 points
13.     Northeastern State – 16 points
14.     Newman – 15 points

PRESS CONFERENCE TUESDAY AT PIZZA RANCH
Northwest head coach Ben McCollum will be available each Tuesday from Noon - 1 p.m. for a press conference at the Maryville Pizza Ranch.