Thursday, March 3 | 8:15 p.m. | Municipal Auditorium  | Kansas City, Mo.
No. 10 Rogers State/No. 7 Missouri Western vs. No. 2 Northwest Missouri State
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TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are available for purchase at all 14 MIAA campus ticket offices, the Municipal Box Office and Ticketmaster.
*Children six and under are admitted at no charge.

 $75 All-Tournament Pass
 Includes all 18 games over five days.

 Single Session Ticket
 $20 Adult Ticket
 $10 Student Ticket

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Bearcat Gatherings
The Northwest Alumni Association has organized Bearcat gatherings for the quarterfinal games. 

Thursday, March 3 - McFadden's Bar & Grill, 1330 Grand Blvd from 6-8 p.m. 

Friday, March 4 - The Quaff Bar & Grill, 1010 Broadway St from 12-2 p.m. 

Should the Bearcats play Saturday and Sunday, the pre-game gatherings will be held at The Quaff Bar & Grill 2 hours prior to tip-off. 
These events are free to Northwest fans of all ages. 

BEARCATS LOOKS TO TAKE HOME MIAA TOURNEY TITLE
The Northwest Missouri State University men's basketball team (25-5 overall, 18-4 MIAA) will take aim at the 2022 MIAA Tournament title at Municipal Auditorium.
    Northwest will begin its quest Thursday with a quarterfinal matchup at 8:15 p.m. against either No. 7-seeded Missouri Western or No. 10-seeded Rogers State.
    A Northwest victory in the quarterfinal would put the Bearcats into the second semifinal set for Saturday at 8:15 p.m.
    The 2022 MIAA Tournament men's championship game is set for Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

NORTHWEST OWNS A FEW MIAA TOURNAMENT RECORDS
Northwest owns the MIAA record for tournament victories (48), tournament titles (9), consecutive championships (5), consecutive tournament victories (17) and No. 1 seeds awards (10).

MIAA Tournament Victories
Northwest Missouri State    48-26
Washburn            41-23
Central Missouri        36-32
Missouri Western        27-23
Missouri Southern        24-25
Pittsburg State        21-22
Southwest Baptist*        12-20
Fort Hays State        11-12
Central Oklahoma        10-8
Southeast Missouri State*    10-7
Truman State*            9-14
Lincoln                7-9
Emporia State            7-21
Nebraska-Kearney        6-6
Omaha*                4-2
Missouri-St. Louis        3-9
Missouri S&T*            3-10
Northeastern State        2-6
Missouri State*        1-1
Rogers State            1-2
Lindenwood*            1-6
Newman                 0-0
*-no longer MIAA member

MIAA Tournament Titles
Northwest Missouri State - 9
Central Missouri - 6
Washburn - 6
Missouri Western - 4
Southeast Missouri State - 4
Missouri Southern - 3
Southwest Baptist - 2
Truman State - 2
Fort Hays State - 1
Pittsburg State - 1
Missouri S&T - 1
Missouri St. Louis - 1
Omaha - 1

BEARCATS IN MIAA TOURNEY
All-Time - MIAA Tournament
Overall - 48-26
First Round - 1-0
Quarterfinals - 22-7
Semifinals - 16-12
Championships - 9-7
Overtime Games - 0-4

Northwest Record When Seeded:
No. 1 - 18-5
No. 2 - 14-4
No. 3 - 9-8
No. 4 - 1-1
No. 5 - 2-3
No. 6 - 0-1
No. 7 - 0-0
No. 8 - 0-3

Northwest Record Against:
Central Missouri - 4-5
Central Oklahoma - 2-0
Emporia State - 4-0
Fort Hays State - 2-0
Lincoln - 4-0
Lindenwood - 1-0
Missouri-Rolla - 1-0
Missouri Southern - 5-2
Missouri-St. Louis - 1-1
Missouri Western - 6-4
Nebraska-Kearney - 1-0
Northeastern State - 1-0
Pittsburg State - 6-4
Southeast Missouri State - 1-1
Southwest Baptist - 1-3
Truman - 1-2
Washburn - 7-4

MAC IN MIAA TOURNAMENT
Overall, Bearcat head coach Ben McCollum is 23-5 in the MIAA Tournament. He has guided the Bearcats to seven appearances in the finals with five tournament championships.
    McCollum has guided Northwest to a perfect 10-0 mark in MIAA quarterfinal games.
    McCollum has posted a mark of 7-3 in the MIAA semifinals. McCollum and Northwest has won six consecutive MIAA semifinal matchups.
    McCollum is 5-2 in MIAA championship games.
    McCollum has tied Washburn's Bob Chipman for the league record for most MIAA Tournament championships with five. Chipman won five in 25 tournament appearances. McCollum won five in nine tournament appearances.

Coaches MIAA Tournament Win Percentage
1.    Ben McCollum (NW)    23-5    .821
2.    Kevin Muff (PSU)        7-3    .700
3.    Lynn Nance (UCM/SBU)    8-4    .667
    Terry Evans (UCO)    6-3    .667
    Derrin Hansen (UNO)    4-2    .667

Coaches MIAA Tournament Victories
1.    Bob Chipman (WU)    34-20
2.    Tom Smith (MWSU)    24-17
3.    Steve Tappmeyer (NW)    23-14
    Ben McCollum (NW)    23-5
5.    Robert Korn (MSSU)    18-18

Coaches MIAA Tournament Championships Won
1.    Bob Chipman (WU)        5
    Ben McCollum (NW)        5
2.    Ron Shumate (SEMSU)        4
    Tom Smith (MWSU)        4
    Steve Tappmeyer (NW)        4
    Kim Anderson (UCM/PSU    4

BERNARD, HUDGINS LOOK TO CLIMB MIAA TOURNEY LEDGERS
Northwest's Diego Bernard and Trevor Hudgins will look to do more damage to the MIAA Tournament record book in Kansas City.
    Hudgins has tallied 201 career MIAA Tournament points to rank No. 2 in points scored - trailing only Justin Pitts, who tallied 242 points in 11 tournament games. Hudgins has posted five 20-point scoring games in MIAA history, including a high of 31 on two occasions (2020 title game and 2021 quarterfinal).
    Hudgins ranks No. 9 on the assist list with 40 assists through nine MIAA tourney games.
    Bernard ranks No. 2 in MIAA Tournament history with 76 rebounds through nine games. Bernard needs nine rebounds to surpass former Bearcat Ryan Hawkins, who set the MIAA Tournament record with 84 career rebounds.
    Bernard captured 19 rebounds in last season's semifinal win over Missouri Western, which ranks as the second-highest single-game rebounding total in MIAA Tournament history. Bernard tallied 32 total rebounds in last year's MIAA tourney to tie for the 10th-best tournament year total.
    Bernard has scored 117 points entering this year's MIAA Tournament. He has reached double figures in six of his nine previous tourney games. Bernard posted a scoring high of 21 points vs. Lincoln in the 2019 tournament semifinal as a freshman.

All-Time Points Scored - MIAA Tournament
1.     Justin Pitts (NW, 2015-18)    242 (11 games)
2.    Trevor Hudgins (NW, 2019-pres.)    201 (9 games)
3.    Ron Nunnelly (UCM, 1982-85)    181 (9 games)
4.    Ryan Hawkins (NW, 2018-21)    180 (12 games)
5.    Oscar Gonzalez (PSU, 1996-99)    166 (9 games)
6.    Josh Gibbs (UCO, 2013-14)    162 (7 games)
7.    Connor Beranek (UNK, 2014-16)    156 (7 games)
8.    Ryan Murphy (WU, 2000-03)    154 (10 games)
9.    Will McNeill (WU, 2009-13)    146 (9 games)
10.    Kelvin Parker (NW, 2001-04)    142 (11 games)

All-Time Rebounds - MIAA Tournament
1.    Ryan Hawkins (NW, 2018-pres.)    84 (12 games)
2.    Diego Bernard (NW, 2019-pres.)    76 (9 games)
3.     Clarence Tyson (WU, 1993-94)    71 (6 games)
    Brady Skeens (WU, 2016-18)    71 (6 games)
5.    Glenn Stanley (SBU, 1990-91)    66 (5 games)
6.    Ryan Murphy (WU, 2000-03)    59 (10 games)
7.    Connor Beranek (UNK, 2014-16)    57 (7 games)
8.    Chris-Ebou Ndow (NW, 2016-18)    55 (9 games)
9.    Mark Bradley (MWSU, 1990-92)    53 (7 games)
    Hunter Henry (NW, 2006-08)    53 (7 games)
    Ethan Brozek (UNK, 2014-16)    53 (7 games)

All-Time Assists - MIAA Tournament
1.     Jordan Canfield (WU, 1993-97)    77 (12 games)
2.    Matt Wallace (NW, 2012-15)    58 (10 games)
3.    Tyler Geiman (WU, 2018-pres.)    54 (10 games)
4.    Eddin Santiago (MSSU, 1999-02)    53 (8 games)
5.    Justin Pitts (NW, 2015-18)    49 (11 games)
6.    Kelvin Parker (NW, 2001-04)    46 (11 games)
7.    Michael Morris (SEMO, 1985-88)    45 (8 games)
8.    Oscar Gonzalez (PSU, 1996-99)    42 (9 games)
9.    Trevor Hudgins (NW, 2019-pres.)    40 (9 games)
10.    Sheldon Pace (SBU, 2005-06)    38 (5 games)

All-Time Games Played - MIAA Tournament
1.     Jordan Canfield (WU, 1993-97)    12 games
    Ryan Welty (NW, 2017-20)    12 games
    Ryan Hawkins (NW, 2018-pres.)    12 games
4.    Scott Fleming (NW, 2000-03)    11 games
    Kelvin Parker (NW, 2001-04)    11 games
    Seth Heckart (UCO, 2013-16)    11 games
    Brett Dougherty (NW, 2015-18)    11 games
    Justin Pitts (NW, 2015-18)    11 games
9.    Andy Berlin (WU, 1991-95)    10 games
    Phil Simpson (NW, 1997-00)    10 games
    Ryan Murphy (WU, 2000-03)    10 games
    Troy Douglas (WU, 2001-04)    10 games
    Matt Wallace (NW, 2012-15)    10 games
    Greg Renfroe (MSSU, 2013-16)    10 games
    Austin Wright (MSSU, 2013-16)    10 games
    Zach Schneider (NW, 2014-17)    10 games
    David Salach (WU, 2015-19)    10 games
    Tyler Geiman (WU, 2018-21)    10 games
    Jace Williams (WU, 2018-21)    10 games

HUDGINS ALREADY HOLDS MIAA TOURNEY RECORD FOR 3-POINTERS MADE
Junior Trevor Hudgins already owns the MIAA Tournament record for most three-pointers made with 33 through nine caree games.
    Former Bearcat Ryan Welty set the previous MIAA Tournament record for made three-pointers with 30.

HUDGINS POSSESSES TWO 30-POINT MIAA TOURNAMENT SCORING GAMES
Junior guard Trevor Hudgins has recorded two 30-point scoring games in MIAA Tournament play. Hudgins notched 31 points vs. Missouri Southern in the 2020 MIAA championship game. He also tallied 31 points vs. Emporia State in the 2021 MIAA quarterfinal matchup in Bearcat Arena.
    He is one of nine players to have a pair of 30-point games in MIAA tourney action.

Most MIAA Tournament Games Scoring 30 or More
2, Ronnie Rankin (SEMO), 1985-86
2, Tyron Latimer (UCM), 1994-95
2, Dan Buie (WU), 1996-97
2, Eddie Jackson (PSU), 2004-06
2, Josh Gibbs (UCO), 2013-14
2, Connor Beranek (UNK), 2014-16
2, Trevor Hudgins (NW), 2019-pres.
2, Cam Martin (MSSU), 2019-21
2, Ryan Hawkins (NW), 2018-21

'CATS HAVE WON 18 OF LAST 19 AT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM
Entering the 2022 MIAA Tournament, Northwest has won 18 of its last 19 games at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.
    Northwest's last MIAA tourney loss in Municipal Auditorium came in the 2015 semifinals against Pittsburg State (L, 65-58 - March 7, 2015).
    The Bearcats dropped an 83-77 non-conference matchup with Sioux Falls earlier this season on Nov. 13 in Municipal Auditorium.
    Northwest has won each of the last five MIAA tournaments that have taken place at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.

'CATS FIND NEUTRAL COURT DOMINANCE
Northwest has won 47 of its last 48 games on neutral floors.
    Northwest had a streak of 45 straight neutral court wins snapped this season by Sioux Falls in Municipal Auditorium on Nov. 13. USF scored an 83-77 win over Northwest.

Northwest - 47-1 in Last 48 Neutral Court Games
W, 78-65 vs. Missouri-St. Louis (St. Joseph, Mo. - 11/19/21)
W, 75-52 vs. Arkansas-Monticello (Kansas City, Mo. - 11/14/21)
L, 83-77 vs. Sioux Falls (Kansas City, Mo. - 11/13/21)
W, 64-59 vs. Seattle Pacific (St. Joseph, Mo. - 11/7/21)
W, 68-55 vs. Northern State (St. Joseph, Mo. - 11/6/21)
W, 80-54 vs. West Texas A&M (Evansville, Ind. - 3/27/21)
W, 77-46 vs. Flagler (Evansville, Ind. - 3/25/21)
W, 98-77 vs. West Liberty (Evansville, Ind. - 3/24/21)
W, 85-44 vs. Washburn (Aberdeen, S.D. - 3/14/21)
W, 78-76 vs. Missouri Southern (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/8/20)
W, 80-54 vs. Missouri Western (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/7/20)
W, 75-54 vs. Lincoln (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/5/20)
W, 92-71 vs. MSU Moorhead (St. Joseph, Mo. - 11/9/19)
W, 60-52 vs. Minnesota Crookston (St. Joseph, Mo. - 11/8/19)
W, 100-88 vs. Southern Nazarene (St. Joseph, Mo. - 11/2/19)
W, 85-65 vs. Daemen (St. Joseph, Mo. - 11/1/19)
W, 64-58 vs. Point Loma (Evansville, Ind. - 3/30/19)
W, 76-53 vs. Saint Anselm (Evansville, Ind. - 3/28/19)
W, 55-51 vs. Mercyhurst (Evansville, Ind. - 3/27/19)
W, 82-53 vs. Washburn (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/10/19)
W, 86-69 vs. Lincoln (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/9/19)
W, 82-79 vs. Emporia State (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/7/19)
W, 85-66 vs. Illinois-Springfield (Kansas City, Mo. - 11/19/18)
W, 84-59 vs. Winona State (St. Joseph, Mo. - 11/10/18)
W, 76-59 vs. Upper Iowa (St. Joseph, Mo. - 11/9/18)
W, 100-86 vs. Ferris State (St. Joseph, Mo. - 11/4/18)
W, 72-70 OT vs. Northern State (St. Joseph, Mo. - 11/3/18)
W, 80-74 vs. Washburn (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/4/18)
W, 65-57 vs. Central Oklahoma (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/3/18)
W, 79-73 vs. Pittsburg State (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/2/18)
W, 70-56 vs. Lincoln Memorial (Owensboro, Ky. - 12/19/17)
W, 86-78 vs. Washburn (Kansas City, Mo. - 11/21/17)
W, 71-60 vs. Northern State (St. Joseph, Mo. - 11/12/17)
W, 89-65 vs. Upper Iowa (St. Joseph, Mo. - 11/10/17)
W, 71-61 vs. Fairmont State (Sioux Falls, S.D. - 3/25/17)
W, 79-67 vs. Lincoln Memorial (Sioux Falls, S.D. - 3/23/17)
W, 79-70 vs. St. Thomas Aquinas (Sioux Falls, S.D. - 3/22/17)
W, 69-61 vs. Central Missouri (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/5/17)
W, 67-63 vs. Missouri Southern (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/4/17)
W, 80-76 vs. Lincoln (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/2/17)
W, 76-58 vs. Wayne State (St. Joseph, Mo. - 11/13/16)
W, 87-52 vs. Upper Iowa (St. Joseph, Mo. - 11/11/16)
W, 82-60 vs. Minnesota State (Sioux Falls, S.D. - 3/13/16)
W, 78-53 vs. Ouachita Baptist (Sioux Falls, S.D. - 3/12/16)
W, 61-53 vs. Nebraska-Kearney (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/6/16)
W, 69-51 vs. Fort Hays State (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/5/16)
W, 62-57 vs. Lindenwood (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/4/16)
W, 89-52 vs. Wayne State (St. Joseph, Mo. - 11/14/15)

HUDGINS CLAIMS THIRD MIAA PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Northwest Missouri State University junior point guard Trevor Hudgins has been named the MIAA's Player of the Year for the third consecutive season as a trio of Bearcats earned all-league honors.
    Hudgins joins Justin Pitts as a three-time MIAA Player of the Year. In fact, a Bearcat has won the MIAA Player of the Year award in seven straight seasons.
    Hudgins is having an historic season from beyond the three-point arc. He leads the nation (all NCAA divisions) with 139 made three-pointers. His 139 three-pointers made ranks tied for the 13th-best season in NCAA Division II history. Hudgins is the only player in the country (all NCAA divisions) to have made 11 three-pointers in three different games. 
    Hudgins is averaging 23.9 points per game. His 718 points scored ranks No. 2 in the nation, and is also the fourth-best single-season total in Bearcat history. Hudgins is shooting 48.8% from the field, 42.2% from three-point range and 92.1% from the free throw line.
    Hudgins has tallied 21 games of 20 or more points this season. Hudgins has six 30-point scoring contests this year.
Northwest's MIAA Player of the Year Recipients
1971 – Carl Jenkins
1998 – Shakey Harrington
2004 – Kelvin Parker
2007 – Hunter Henry
2014 – DeShaun Cooper
2016 – Justin Pitts
2017 – Justin Pitts
2018 – Justin Pitts
2019 – Joey Witthus
2020 – Trevor Hudgins
2021 – Trevor Hudgins
2022 – Trevor Hudgins

BERNARD SECURES 4TH STRAIGHT MIAA DEFENSIVE TEAM NOD; 2ND-TEAM ALL-MIAA
Junior guard Diego Bernard became the first Bearcat to be named a four-time MIAA All-Defensive Team member.
    Bernard secured second-team All-MIAA honors for the second straight season.
    Bernard leads Northwest in rebounding (5.7 rpg) and in steals (53). Bernard is also scoring 11.7 points per game, while shooting 50.0% from the floor. He is knocking down free throws at an 80,9% clip (76-of-94).
    Bernard has collected a team-best four double-doubles this season. He has scored in double-figures 17 times this year.

Northwest's MIAA All-Defensive Team Members
2003 – Kelvin Parker
2004 – Kelvin Parker
2006 – Mose Howard
2007 – John Hawkins
2008 – Mat Withers
2009 – Hunter Henry
2012 – Jake Reinders
2013 – Matt Wallace
2014 – Bryston Williams
2015 – Matt Wallace
2017 –Chris-Ebou Ndow
2018 – Brett Dougherty
2019 – Diego Bernard, Ryan Hawkins
2020 – Diego Bernard, Ryan Hawkins
2021 – Diego Bernard, Ryan Hawkins
2022 – Diego Bernard

DREAMER EARNS 3RD-TEAM ALL-MIAA STATUS
Sophomore Wes Dreamer earned his first all-conference honor with a third-team All-MIAA nod. Dreamer ranks second on the team in scoring (13.3 ppg), rebounding (5.3 rpg) and in three-pointers made (72). Dreamer is shooting 49.2% from the floor, including 42.4% from three-point range. Dreamer is shooting 84.9% at the free throw line. Dreamer has scored in double-figures 23 times this season. 

NORTHWEST TALLIES LEAGUE-BEST 22ND MIAA REGULAR SEASON TITLE
Northwest captured its ninth straight MIAA regular season title and a league-record 22nd overall crown.

MIAA Regular Season Titles
Northwest - 22
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

BEARCATS HAVE CLAIMED NINE STRAIGHT MIAA REGULAR SEASON TITLES
Northwest captured its ninth straight MIAA regular season crown in the 2021-22 season.
    Only Gongaza has a longer conference title winning streak with 10 in a row. The Zags have won 10 straight West Coast Conference titles at the NCAA Division I level.
    Over the last nine seasons, Northwest has compiled a league mark of 160-20.
    Over the last six seasons in MIAA play, Northwest has a record of 110-10 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    18-4
Totals    160-20

MIAA WINS STANDARD
Only 11 times in the MIAA's storied history has a team won 17 or more league games. Northwest has accomplished the feat six times and holds the MIAA regular season wins mark with 21 set in 2020-21.
    Northwest, Central Oklahoma and Fort Hays State either reached our surpassed 17 MIAA wins this season. UCO and Northwest tied for the league title with 18 MIAA victories.

MIAA Record for Wins
21, Northwest Mo. St. (2020-21)
19, Missouri Southern (2010-11)
19, Northwest Mo. St. (2015-16)
19, Northwest Mo. St. (2018-19)
18, Central Missouri (2009-10)
18, Northwest Mo. St. (2016-17)
18, Northwest Mo. St. (2019-20)
18, Northwest Mo. St. (2011-22)
18, Central Oklahoma (2021-22)
17, Southwest Baptist (2008-09)
17, Fort Hays State (2021-22)

HOME COURT ADVANTAGE IN BEARCAT ARENA
Since the start of the 2011-12 season, Northwest has compiled a home mark of 149-13, including a tally of 99-10 in MIAA play.
    Since Jan. 14, 2015, Northwest has compiled a home record of 106-6. In that same stretch, Northwest is 73-4 in home MIAA contests.
    Northwest is 11-2 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    12-2 (9-2)

BEARCATS FALL FROM TOP-10 AFTER 87 STRAIGHT WEEKS
Northwest fell to No. 13 in the Feb. 22, 2022, NABC NCAA Div. II Top 25 Poll marking the first time in 87 weeks it has not been ranked in the top 10.
    The 87 weeks being ranked in among the top-10 teams in NCAA Division II is the second-longest streak all-time. Only West Liberty's streak of 104 week in the top-10 was longer than Northwest's reign.
    Northwest holds the NABC record for most consecutive weeks ranked in the top five at 57, which was snapped last week when the Bearcats fell to No. 7 in the poll.
    Northwest holds the third-longest streak for most consecutive weeks ranked in the NABC Top 25 at 94 in a row. West Liberty holds the mark with 149 and Lincoln Memorial is second with 95.

Consecutive weeks in NABC Top 10
104, West Liberty  (12/13/2011-2/27/2018)
87, Northwest Mo. St. (3/8/2016-2/22/22)
76, Grambling  (1/5/1961-3/9/1967)
70, Ky. Wesleyan  (11/24/1997-3/11/2003)
47, Ky. Wesleyan  (12/29/1966-2/5/1970)
43, Evansville  (1/10/1963-3/3/1966)
40, Wittenberg  (3/9/1961-2/4/1965)
39, Ashland  (12/12/1968-3/11/1971)
38, Salem  (1/28/1997-2/21/2000)
36, Louisiana Tech  (12/24/1971-3/8/1973)
36, Trinity  (12/7/1968-2/5/1970)

Consecutive weeks in NABC Top 5
57, Northwest Mo. St. (3/6/2018-2/15/2022)
40, Grambling (3/2/1961-1/28/1965)
36, West Liberty (1/10/2012-2/11/2014)
35, Evansville (1/24/1963-1/20/1966)
32, Ky. Wesleyan (12/29/1966-1/23/1969)
26, Bentley (12/12/2006-3/11/2008)
26, Southern Illinois (2/18/1965-3/9/1967)
25, Northwest Mo. St. (11/15/2016-1/16/2018)
24, Jefferson (2/24/1992-1/22/1995)
24, Ashland (12/12/1968-2/19/1970)

Consecutive weeks ranked in NABC Top 25
149, West Liberty (2/2/2010-12/10/2019)
95, Linc. Memorial (12/7/2010-12/13/2016)
94, Northwest Mo. St. (1/26/2016-2/22/2022)
91, Bellarmine (11/18/2014-2/11/2020)
76, Salem (1/21/1997-3/11/2003)
76, Grambling (1/5/1961-3/9/1967)
71, Ky. Wesleyan (11/24/1997-12/16/2003)
66, Cal State-Bakersfield (1/27/1992-12/7/1998)
65, Augusta (1/30/2007-3/8/2011)
65, Stephen F. Austin (12/12/1968-3/8/1973)

WINNING NUMBERS
Northwest has posted a spectacular mark of 122-8 over the past four seasons and has won both of the national championships that have been contested. Northwest is looking to become the first NCAA Division II team to win three consecutive NCAA Division II national championships.

LIMITED LOSSES IN SIX YEARS
Northwest has suffered only 13 losses in the last six seasons. The Bearcats have compiled a record of 184-11 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
25-5 - 2021-22

TREVOR TAKES OVER MIAA RECORD FOR THREES IN A YEAR
Trevor Hudgins has sank 139 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.
    Hudgins has also set the MIAA record for most three-pointers attempted in a single season with 329.The previous league mark for most three-pointers hoisted was 299 set by UCM's Michael Hicks in the 2005-06 season.

Northwest 3-Ptrs. Made in a Season
1.    Trevor Hudgins (2021-22)    139
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 (130) 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 121-8, three regular season MIAA crowns and two NCAA Division II national titles.
    Hudgins is also closing in on the MIAA record for most games played. Zach Schneider holds the MIAA mark for career games played at 133. Hudgins enters the 2022 MIAA Tournament having played in 130 games.

40-MINUTE MEN
Trevor Hudgins has logged all 40 minutes in each of Northwest's last six games. He has played 14 40-minutes games this season.
    Hudgins has accumulated 46 career games of playing at least 40 minutes.
    Five current Bearcat have played at least one game of 40 minutes or more in their careers.

40-Minute Games (Career)
Trevor Hudgins - 46
Diego Bernard - 10
Wes Dreamer - 9
Luke Waters - 3
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. 8 in field goal percentage (51.3%), No. 3 in free throw percentage (80.5%) and No. 7 in 3-point field goal percentage (40.1%).

NCAA Division II Field Goal Percentage Leaders
1.    Belmont Abbey    53.6%
2.    Charleston (W.Va.)    52.6%
3.    Lubbock Christian    51.9%
4.    West Liberty    51.7%
5.    Minot State    51.6%
6.    Minnesota-Duluth    51.5%
7.    Lincoln Memorial    51.4%
8.    Northwest Mo. State    51.3%
9.    Nova Southeastern    51.0%
10.    Central Oklahoma    50.1%

NCAA Division II Free Throw Percentage Leaders
1.    Lindenwood    80.9%
2.    Lubbock Christian    80.7%
3.    Northwest Mo. St.    80.5%
4.    Seattle Pacific    80.5%
5.    Cal State San Marcos    80.3%
6.    Central Oklahoma    79.8%
7.    Point Loma    79.8%
8.    Emporia State    79.2%
9.    St. Edward's    79.1%
10.    St. Thomas Aquinas    78.9%

NCAA Division II 3-Point Field Goal Percentage Leaders
1.    Salem (W.Va.)    43.2%
2.    Belmont Abbey    42.9%
3.    Saint Martin's    42.7%
4.    Augusta    42.2%
5.    Lubbock Christian    40.8%
6.    Southwest Baptist    40.4%
7.    Northwest Mo. State    40.1%
8.    Nebraska-Kearney    39.8%
9.    Truman State    39.6%
10.    Point Loma    39.5%

ACCURATE SHOOTING 'CATS
The Bearcats have shot 50% or better from the field 19 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)
.511 (24-47) vs. Emporia State (2/21)
.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. 4 in the nation with 315 three-pointers made.
    The Bearcats are making 10.5 three-pointers per game, which ranks No. 11 in the nation among NCAA Div. II teams.

NCAA Division II 3-Point Field Goals Made Leaders
1.    Glenville State    331
2.    Salem (W.Va.)    321
3.    Southeastern Okla. St.    318
4.     Northwest Mo. St.    315
5.    Lincoln Memorial    312
    Point Loma    312
7.    West Liberty    307
8.    Embry-Riddle    306
9.    Northern State    301
10.    Florida Southern    300

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 (1.111) according to Synergy Sports Technology. Central Oklahoma ranks No. 9 and Emporia State ranks No. 10.

Points Per Possession (NCAA Div. II)
1.    Northwest Mo. St.    1.108
2.    Lubbock Christian    1.091
3.    Southeastern Okla. St.    1.065
4.    Lincoln Memorial    1.062
5.    Charleston (W.Va.)    1.061
6.    Minnesota-Duluth    1.053
7.    West Liberty    1.051
8.    Truman State    1.041
9.    Central Oklahoma    1.038
10.    Minot State    1.034

Points Per Possession (NCAA Div. I)
1.    South Dakota State    1.091
2.    Gonzaga    1.056
3.    Purdue    1.036
4.    Colorado State    1.025
5.    Davidson    1.024
6.    Princeton    1.023
7.    Vermont    1.023
8.    Missouri State    1.018
9.    Liberty    1.014
10.    VMI        1.012
Courtesy: Synergy Sports Technology

'CATS NO. 10 IN NATION IN SCORING DEFENSE
Northwest ranks No. 10 in the nation in scoring defense by allowing only 63.3 points per game. Northwest is 25-1 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 56.7 ppg.

NCAA Div. II Scoring Defense Leaders
1.    Miles    55.6
2.    Fort Hays State    56.7
3.    Fayetteville State    60.9
4.    West Alabama    61.0
5.    Virginia Union    62.2
6.    Lubbock Christian    62.3
7.    Cal St. San Marcos    62.7
8.    Stanislaus State    63.0
9.    Chico State    63.3
10.    Northwest Mo. St.    63.3

NORTHWEST BY A WIDE MARGIN
In the MIAA regular season, Northwest led the league in scoring margin at +15.2. Central Oklahoma is second at +12.1.
    Overall this season, Northwest ranks No. 12 in the nation in scoring margin at +15.0 points per game.

NCAA Div. II Scoring Margin Leaders
1.    West Liberty    +20.7
2.    Nova Southeastern    +20.3
3.    Indiana (Pa.)    +18.6
4.    Augusta    +18.3
5.    UNC Pembroke    +17.6
6.    Lubbock Christian    +17.4
7.    Queens (N.C.)    +17.2
8.    Miles    +17.0
9.    Lincoln Memorial    +16.8
10.    Mercyhurst    +16.5
11.    Minnesota Duluth    +15.2
12.    Northwest Mo. St.    +15.0
13.    St. Thomas Aquinas    +14.7
14.    Cal St. San Bernadino    +14.6
15.    Cal St. San Marcos    +13.2

BOARD WORK
Northwest ranks No. 2 in the nation in fewest rebounds allowed per game (26.73). Only Southwest Baptist (26.69) has allowed fewer rebounds per contest this season.
    Northwest is 21-2 when either winning or tying in the rebounding battle.

NCAA Div. II Fewest Rebounds Allowed Leaders
1.    Southwest Baptist    26.69
2.    Northwest Mo. St.    26.73
3.    Charleston (W.Va.)    27.6
4.    Truman State    28.0
5.    Fort Hays State    28.8
6.    Arkansas-Monticello    28.8
7.    Christian Brothers    30.1
8.    Augustana    30.2
9.    West Alabama    30.2
10.    Virginia Union    30.3

HUDGINS PRODUCES 71ST 20-POINT GAME
Junior Trevor Hudgins secured his 71st career 20-point scoring game with a 24-point performance at Nebraska-Kearney.
    Hudgins has scored in double figures in 72 consecutive games. Hudgins has failed to reach double-figure scoring in only seven of his 130 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 - 123
Diego Bernard - 88
Wes Dreamer - 39
Luke Waters - 36
Daniel Abreu - 10
Byron Alexander - 6
Isaiah Jackson - 3
Luke Moustakas - 3
Mitch Mascari - 1

Career 20-Point Scoring Games
Trevor Hudgins - 71
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 DOUBLES UP AT UNK
Junior guard Diego Bernard posted 18 points and 13 rebounds to procure his 12th career double-double in a 77-67 victory at Nebraska-Kearney.
    Bernard collected a season-high 13 rebounds against the Lopers.

Career Double-Doubles
Diego Bernard - 12
Trevor Hudgins - 9
Wes Dreamer - 5
Byron Alexander - 1

HUDGINS/CURRY COMPARISON
Check out the collegiate career numbers for Stephen Curry at Davidson with Trevor Hudgins at Northwest Missouri State.

Stephen Curry (Davidson - 2007-2009)
2,635 points
871 made field goals
388 assists
414 3-pointers made

Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St. - 2018-pres.)
2,650 points
884 made field goals
658 assists
406 3-pointers made

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 2,650 points.
    Hudgins has accumulated 2,650 points in 130 career games. Hudgins ranks No. 2 on the MIAA's all-time scoring chart. Hudgins needs 169 points to equal the MIAA mark of 2,819 points set by Central Missouri's Bill Fennelly (1977-81).
    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 1,562 points.

Northwest's 1,000 Point Scorers
1.    Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)    2,650 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.)        1,562 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.    2,650
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. Andrew Sischo, Daemen (2017-pres.)        2,829
19. Bill Fennelly, Central Missouri (1977-81)    2,819
20.    Will Vorhees, Notre Dame Ohio (2015-19)    2,761
21.    Dave Hamilton, West Virginia State (1966-69)    2,698
22.    Bob Bone, Missouri-St. Louis (1973-77)    2,678
23.Trevor Hudgins, Northwest Mo. St. (2018-pres.)    2,650
24.    Myron Brown, Slippery Rock (1987, 89-91)    2,619
25.    Gage Davis, St. Cloud State (2015-19)    2,599
26.    Columbus Parker, Johnson C. Smith (1989-93)    2,586
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; 700 POINTS FOR 2ND TIME
Junior Trevor Hudgins has produced two 700-point scoring seasons and three 600-point scoring years during his time at Northwest.
    Hudgins possesses two of the five 700-point scoring seasons in Northwest's history.
    Hudgins has three of Northwest's top-10 scoring seasons under his belt with No. 4 (718 in 2021-22), No. 5 (712 in 2018-19) 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 (2021)    718
5.    Trevor Hudgins (2019)    712
6.    Justin Pitts (2016)        693
7.    Ryan Hawkins (2021)        678
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 139 made treys.

NCAA All Divisions 3-Point FGs Made Leaders
1.    Trevor Hudgins (II - Northwest Mo. St.)    139
2.    Darius McGhee (I - Liberty)            135
3.    Kamdyn Curfman (I - VMI)                111
4.    Adam Phillips (III - Grinnell)            110
5.    Max Abmas (I - Oral Roberts)        109
6.    Jack Davidson (III - Wabash)            107
7.    Jason Roche (I - The Citadel)        106
8.    Alex Hunter (I - Furman)                105
9.    Ronnie Silva (II - Adelphi)                104
10.    Riley Miller (I - St. Thomas, Minn.)        103
    Antoine Davis (I - Detroit Mercy)        103
12.    Miles Daniels (II - Texas Permian Basin)    102
13.    Kyle Foster (I - Howard)                101
    Nicholas Curtis (III - St. Joseph's)        101
15.    J.R. Mazza (Washington & Jefferson)        100
16.    Nazim Derry (II - Goldey-Beacom)        99
    Hayden Bird (III - MCLA)                99
18.    Chase Johnston (I - Stetson)            98
19.    Cameron Tyson (I - Seattle U.)        97

NCAA Division II Single-Season Most 3-Point FGs Made
Rk.    Name (School)            Year    3FG
1.    Alex Williams (Sacramento State)    1988    167
2.    Markus Hallgrimson (MSU-Billings)    2000    160
3.    P.J. Foster (Limestone)            2014    155
4.    Yandel Brown (Columbus State)    2005    148
    Eric Kline (Northern State)        1995    148
    Eric Kline (Northern State)        1994    148
7.    Jamar Board (Alderson Broaddus)    2010    147
    Cameron Munoz (MSU-Billings)    2006    147
9.    Ronald Zimmerman (USC Aiken)    2014    144
10.    Mark Dockery (King, Tenn.)        2011    141
11.    Mike Taylor (West Virginia State)    2004    140
    Luquon Choice (Lincoln Memorial)    2017    140
13.    Shawn Pughsley (Central Oklahoma)    1998    139
14.    Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    2021    139
15.    Trevon Shaw (Lincoln Memorial)    2018    138

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 406.
    Hudgins is 45 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.    Trevor Hudgins, Northwest Mo. St. (2018-pr.)    406
9.    Tarvoris Uzoigwe, Henderson State (2002-05)    404
10.    Darryl Straughter (2017-pres.)    393
11.    Alex Hall, Drury (2010-13)    389
    Gary Duda, Merrimack (1989-92)    389
13.    David Chavlovich, West Texas A&M (2015-18)    388
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 (406).
    Hudgins ranks No. 1 in MIAA and Northwest Missouri State history with his 406 made three-pointers. Zach Schneider held the previous MIAA and Northwest record with 370 made threes from 2013-17.
    Hudgins ranks No. 1 on Northwest's career three-point field goals attempted list and on its single-season three-point field goals attempted chart.

Northwest 3-Pointers Made in a Career
1.    Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)    406
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.    Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)    860
2.     Zach Schneider (2013-17)        835
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)        329
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.)    406
2. Darryl Straughter (Walsh)            402
3. Joe Smoldt (Upper Iowa)            364
4. Jaret Majestic (Malone)            345
5. Jack Casale (Florida Southern)        320

NCAA All Div. Active Career Leaders - 3-Point FGs Made
1. Jordan Bohannon (Iowa)            435
2. Antoine Davis (Detroit Mercy)            419
3. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    406
4. Darryl Straughter (Walsh)            402
5. Jackson Sartain (John Carroll)            390

AMONG NATION'S LEADERS
Junior Trevor Hudgins ranks No. 1 in the nation in three-point field goals made (139), three-point field goals made per game (4.63) and in three-point field goals attempted (329).
    Hudgins ranks No. 2 in the nation in total points with 703. Emporia State's Tray Buchanan leads the in points scored (704).
    Hudgins ranks No. 5 in the nation in free throw percentage (91.9%) as he has drained 125-of-136 free throws this season.

NCAA Division II 3-Point FGs Made Leaders
1.    Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    139
2.    Ronnie Silva (Adelphi)                104
3.    Miles Daniels (Texas Permian Basin)        102
4.    Nazim Derry (Goldey-Beacom)        99
5.    Masen Miller (Truman State)            96

NCAA Division II 3-Point FGs Made Per Game Leaders
1.    Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    4.63
2.    Ronnie Silva (Adelphi)                3.85
3.    Wade Coomer (Saint Leo)                3.75
4.    Nazim Derry (Goldey-Beacom)        3.67
5.    Miles Daniels (Texas Permian Basin)        3.64

NCAA Division II 3-Point FGs Attempted Leaders
1.    Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    329
2.    Ronnie Silva (Adelphi)                268
3.    Glen Abram (West Virginia State)        266
    Frankie Hughes (Slippery Rock)        266
5.    Malik Parker (Albany State)            246

NCAA Division II Total Points Scored Leaders
1.    Tray Buchanan (Emporia State)        720
2.    Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    718
3.    John Williams (Glenville State)        664
4.    Philip Alston (California, Pa.)            621
5.    Jaizec Lottie (Flagler)                620

NCAA Division II Free Throw Percentage Leaders
1.    Jaden Wells (Central Oklahoma)    94.9%    74-78
2.     Micah Fuller (UT Tyler)            92.7%    127-137
3.    Jake Hilmer (Upper Iowa)            92.5%    123-133
4.    Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    92.1%    129-140
5.     Jalen Johnson (Lenoir-Rhyne)    92.0%    69-75

HUDGINS HITTING FROM DEEP
Junior Trevor Hudgins ranks No. 3 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 406-of-860 career three-pointers (47.2%).

NCAA D-II Active Career Leaders - 3-Point FG Pct.
1. Lloyd Daniels (Lubbock Christian)        .513
2. Eric Carl (Michigan Tech)            .478
3. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Missouri St.)    .472
4. Levi Braun (Washburn)            .466
5. Will Yoakum (West Liberty)            .463
Minimum 80 3-pt FGs made

NCAA All Active Career Leaders - 3-Point FG Pct.
1. Lloyd Daniels (Lubbock Christian)        .513
2. DJ Gardner (Arcadia)            .490
3. Mason Stark (Northern Arizona)        .485
4. Thomas Morreale (Utica)            .482
5. Eric Carl (Michigan Tech)            .478
6. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Missouri St.)    .472
Minimum 80 3-pt FGs made

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 658 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 378 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.)    658
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.)    378
10. Alan Bubalo (1973-76)    251

NCAA D-II Active Career Leaders - Assists
1. Adam Dworsky (Southeastern Oklahoma St.)    869
2. Tyler Geiman (Washburn)            697
3. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    658
4. Brandon Jacobs (Pace)            644
5. Max Cody (Minot St.)                643

ONE OF EIGHT ACTIVE PLAYERS WITH 2,200 PTS
Junior guard Trevor Hudgins ranks as the third-highest active scorer in all of NCAA men's basketball with 2,650 points. Hudgins is one of eight active NCAA men's players with at least 2,200 career points.

NCAA Active Career Scoring Leaders (All Divisions)
1. Andrew Sischo (Daemen)        2,829
2. Antoine Davis (Detroit Mercy)        2,655
3. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    2,650
4. Ryan Hawkins (Creighton)        2,498
5. Keilan Grady (Kentucky)            2,351
6. Jack Davidson (Wabash)            2,327
7. Dalton Bolon (College of Charleston)    2,274
8. R.J. Cole (UConn)            2,241

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 2,650 points and 658 assists.

HUDGINS MOVING UP NORTHWEST'S CAREER FIELD GOALS MADE LIST
Junior guard Trevor Hudgins ranks No. 2 in school history with 884 made field goals. Junior guard Diego Bernard ranks No. 9 with 560 made field goals.

Northwest Field Goals in a Career
1. Justin Pitts (2014-18)            887
2. Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)        884
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. Diego Bernard (2018-pres.)        560
10. DeShaun Cooper (2009-14)        546

NCAA D-II Active Career Leaders - FGs Made
1. Andrew Discho (Daemen)            1,122
2. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    884
3. Jordan Thomas (Georgia College)        769
4. Riley Farris (Fort Lewis)            750
5. Jake Van Tubbergen (Grand Valley St.)        739

NCAA All Active Career Leaders - FGs Made
1. Andrew Discho (Daemen)            1,122
2. Ryan Hawkins (Creighton/Northwest Mo. St.)    895
3. Antoine Davis (Detroit Mercy)            886
4. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    884
5. Grant Golden (Richmond)            882

HUDGINS UP TO 5TH ON BEARCAT CAREER FREE THROWS MADE CHART
Junior guard Trevor Hudgins ranks No. 2 on Northwest's all-time free throws chart with 476. Junior guard Diego Bernard also ranks No. 9 on the free throws list with 315.
    Hudgins would rank No. 1 on Northwest's all-time free throw percentage chart - as he has sank 476-of-540 career free throws (88.1%). 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.    Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)        476
3.    David Alvey (1974-77)            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.    Diego Bernard (2018-pres.)        315
10.    Joe Hurst (1983-86)        310

NCAA D-II Active Career Leaders - Free Throws Made
1. Kelvin Jones (Emmanuel, Ga.)        585
2. Andrew Sischo (Daemen)        557
3. Chris Paul (St. Anselm)        506
4. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    476
     Trenton Gibson (Tusculum)        476

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 1,562 points, 744 rebounds and 378 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.)    1,562 pts/744 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 744. 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.)        744
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 T-No. 5, while Trevor Hudgins ranks No. 7 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
    Diego Bernard (2018-pres.)    186
7.     Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)    179
8.    Victor Coleman (1981-84)            174
9.    Matt Wallace (2011-15)            158
10.    Gerald Harris (1986-88)            153

DREAMER SETTLES IN AS SECOND SCORER
Sophomore Wes Dreamer ranks second on the squad at 13.3 points per game. He ranks No. 2 on the team in rebounding (5.3 per game).
    Dreamer is shooting 49.2% from the field (126-of-256) and 42.4% from three-point range (72-of-170). He is shooting 84.9% at the free throw line (62-of-73).
    Dreamer has scored in double figures in 16 MIAA contests this season.

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 325-83.
    His winning percentage of .796 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. 11 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 325-83 (.797 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)    .848 (453-81, 17 yrs.)
2. Matt Logie (Point Loma)    .826 (246-52, 11 yrs.)
3. Ben McCollum (Northwest Mo. St.)    .797 (325-83, 13 yrs.)
4. Joe Lombardi (Indiana, Pa.)    .774 (360-105, 15 yrs.)
5. Jeff Young (Walsh)    .760 (412-130, 18 yrs.)
6. Charlie Ernst (Findlay)    .753 (242-79, 11 yrs.)
7. Ken Ammann (Concordia, Calif.)    .731 (499-184, 20 yrs.)
8. Burt Paddock (Davenport)    .726 (324-122, 14 yrs.)
9. Herb Magee (Jefferson)    .718 (1,143-449, 54 yrs.)
10. Greg Kamansky (Cal Poly Pomona)    .712 (430-174, 21 yrs.)
Source: NCAA Statistics (Minimum of 10 Years Experience)

NCAA All Divisions Active Head Coach Win Percentage
1. Jim Crutchfield (Nova Southeastern)    .848 (452-81, 17 yrs.)
2. Mark Few (Gonzaga)    .836 (654-128, 23 yrs.)
3. Matt Logie (Point Loma)    .826 (246-52, 11 yrs.)
4. Josh Schertz (Indiana State)    .800 (348-88, 14 yrs.)
5. Ben McCollum (Northwest Mo. St.)    .798 (325-83, 13 yrs.)
6. Joe Lombardi (Indiana, Pa.)    .774 (360-105, 15 yrs.)
7. Bill Self (Kansas)    .767 (752-228, 29 yrs.)
8. Mike Krzyzewski (Duke)    .766 (1,195-365, 47 yrs.)
9. John Tauer (St. Thomas, Minn.)    .765 (228-70, 11 yrs.)
10. John Calipari (Kentucky)    .763 (765-237, 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)    .848 (453-81, 17 yrs.)*
2. Mark Few (Gonzaga)    .836 (654-128, 23 yrs.)*
3. Matt Logie (Whitworth/Point Loma)    .825 (245-52, 11 yrs.)*
4. Clair Bee (Rider/LIU Brooklyn)    .824 (412-88, 21 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. John Wooden (Indiana State/UCLA)    .804 (664-162, 29 yrs.)
9. Josh Schertz (Lincoln Memorial/Indiana State)    .798 (348-88, 14 yrs.)*
10. John Kresse (Coll. of Charleston)    .797 (560-143, 23 yrs.)
11. Ben McCollum (Northwest Mo. St.)    .797 (325-83, 13 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 199-59 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 3/1/22)
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)    337*
7.    Ben McCollum (NW)    325*
8.    Willard Sims (Truman State)    310
9.    A.J. McDonald (Missouri St,)    302
10.    Mark Johnson (Fort Hays St.)    300*
* - active head coaches

MIAA Regular Season Victories Only (as of 3/1/22)
Bob Chipman (Washburn)    352
Tom Smith (UCM, MWSU)    281
Robert Corn (Mo. Southern)    234
Steve Tappmeyer (Northwest)    213
Ben McCollum (Northwest)    201*
Kim Anderson (UCM, PSU)    191*
Mark Johnson (Fort Hays St.)    188*
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

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 8-7 IN 1-POINT GAMES
Northwest Missouri State head coach Ben McCollum is 8-7 in one-point games since taking over the Bearcat program.

One-Point Games Under Ben McCollum
L, 76-75 vs. Emporia State (2/21/22)
L, 60-59 vs. Washburn (2/19/22)
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)

BEARCATS SUFFER BACK-TO-BACK LOSSES FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2015-16 SEASON
Northwest had played 217 games since last losing back-to-back games prior to losses to both Washburn (L, 60-59) and Emporia State (L, 76-75).
    Northwest's last back-to-back losses came Dec. 18/Dec. 20 2015 at Lincoln and at Lindenwood.

TWO STRAIGHT ONE-POINT LOSSES
Northwest has dropped two consecutive one-point decisions for the first time since the 1980-81 season.
    On Jan. 26, 1981, Lincoln scored a three-overtime 96-95 win over Northwest. In Northwest's next game on Jan. 31, 1981, Truman State tallied a 59-58 victory over the Bearcats.

CONSECUTIVE HOME LOSSES HAD NOT HAPPENED IN A BIT
After dropping two straight games in Bearcat Arena to Washburn and Emporia State, it's the first time since the 2010-11 season that Northwest has lost back-to-back home games.
    Northwest lost five straight home games from Jan. 17, 2011 to Feb. 3, 2011 to Central Missouri (L, 81-68), Missouri Southern (L, 91-79), Emporia State (L, 74-62), Washburn (L, 71-55) and Nebraska-Omaha (L, 64-56).

SEASON-LOW FOR POINTS
Northwest was held to a season-low point total in a 75-56 loss at Emporia State (Feb. 8).
    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.

EIGHT LOSSES IN 129 GAMES FOR BEARCATS
Northwest has dropped only eight games in its last 129 contests.
    Northwest has lost by double digits only five times since the start of the 2015-16 season.
    The 19-point margin at Emporia State on Feb. 8 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

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, Southwestern Oklahoma State vs. Arkansas Tech (2/19/22)
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. 14, Trevor Hudgins (2/21/22)

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 FREE THROWS MADE
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. Truman State        .704 (2/3/22)

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.

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
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.

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.