Thursday, March 24 | 3 p.m. | Ford Center | Evansville, Ind.
No. 5 Northwest Missouri State vs. No. 8 Black Hills State

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NORTHWEST TO MEET BLACK HILLS ST. IN NAT'L SEMIFINAL
The No. 5-seeded Northwest Missouri State University men's basketball team (32-5 overall) will square off with No. 8-seeded the Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets (26-7 overall) in a national semifinal at 3 p.m. Thursday in Evansville, Ind.
    
CATCH THE ACTION
The national semifinal games will be broadcast live on CBS Sports Network. Rich Waltz and Pete Gillen will call the action.
    Northwest's games will also be broadcast on the Bearcat Radio Network and available on the Bearcat Public Media App with John Coffey and Matt Tritten on the call.
    Saturday's national championship game will be broadcast on CBS with Waltz and Gillen again on the call.

TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for the Elite Eight can be purchased at TicketMaster.com.
    Fans attending the game can bring in clear bags only (10x10x6). Backpacks, large purses, and diaper bags will not be allowed in the Ford Center. Small clutch/purses are acceptable.

THREE NCAA CROWNS
The Bearcats have claimed three national championships with crowns in 2017, 2019 and 2021.
    Northwest is looking to become the first NCAA Division II school to capture three straight national titles.

NCAA Div. II National Titles
8, Kentucky Wesleyan
5, Evansville
3, Northwest Missouri State
3, Virginia Union
2, Central Missouri
2, MSU Denver
2, North Alabama
2, Winona State

SIXTH ELITE EIGHT FOR 'CATS
Northwest is making its sixth appearance in the Elite Eight. Northwest has earned spots in the Elite Eight in 2002, 2004, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022.

ELITE EIGHT EXPERIENCE
This is Northwest's sixth trip to the Elite Eight. Only Indiana, Pa., has made more trips in this year's field with seven.
    Kentucky Wesleyan holds the record with 19 Division II Elite Eight appearances.

Elite Eight Appearances
7 - Indiana, Pa.
6 - Northwest Missouri State
4 - Augusta
4 - Bentley
3 - Chico State
2 - Nova Southeastern
1 - Black Hills State
1 - Hillsdale

NORTHWEST IS 3-0 ALL-TIME IN NATIONAL SEMIFINAL GAMES
Northwest is a perfect 3-0 in NCAA national semifinal games.

Northwest in National Semifinals
2017 - W, 79-67 vs. Lincoln Memorial
2019 - W, 76-53 vs. Saint Anselm
2021 - W, 77-46 vs. Flagler

FOUR STRAIGHT NATIONAL QUARTERFINAL VICTORIES
Northwest has won each of its last four national quarterfinal games in the Elite Eight. Northwest is 4-2 all-time in the national quarterfinal round.

Northwest in National Quarterfinals
2002 - L, 78-72 vs. Indiana Pa.
2004 - L, 88-81 vs. Southern Indiana
2017 - W, 79-70 vs. St. Thomas Aquinas
2019 - W, 55-51 vs. Mercyhurst
2021 - W, 98-77 vs. West Liberty
2022 - W, 61-43 vs. Bentley

FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED IN ELITE 8 IN SHOT CLOCK ERA
Northwest held Bentley to the lowest scoring output by an Elite Eight team in the shot clock era in its 61-43 victory over the Falcons.
    It also marked the fewest points allowed by Northwest team in an NCAA postseason game.
    In last year's national semifinal win over Flagler, Northwest tallied a 77-46 victory to set its previous mark for fewest points allowed in an NCAA tourney game.

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 147-5 in his 13-year career.
    Northwest limited Bentley to 43 points marking the 18th time this season the Bearcats have held an opponent to 59 points or less.
    The 43 points allowed vs. Bentley ties for the fifth-lowest point total allowed during McCollum's tenure at Northwest.

Fewest Points Allowed in Ben McCollum Era
37 vs. Central Missouri (1/30/21)
40 vs. Saint Mary (11/14/20)
41 vs. Graceland (11/18/10)
41 vs. Lindenwood (2/7/19)
43 vs. Waldorf (11/15/11)
43 vs. Emporia State (2/8/17)
43 vs. Simpson (12/30/17)
43 vs. Lincoln (2/1/18)
43 vs. Tabor (11/23/18)
43 vs. Bentley (3/22/22)

MCCOLLUM IN NCAA ACTION
It is the Bearcats's 10th trip to the NCAA Tournament under 13th-year head coach Ben McCollum.
    McCollum has guided Northwest to a mark of 27-5 in NCAA Tournament play.
    Northwest has won 15 straight and 22 of its last 23 NCAA Tournament contests.

NORTHWEST BACKCOURT 15-0 IN NCAA PLAY
The Bearcats starting back court of Diego Bernard and Trevor Hudgins are a perfect 15-0 in NCAA Tournament action.

15 NCAA Tournament Games (Hudgins/Bernard Stats)
Trevor Hudgins (15 NCAA Games Played)
18.9 Points Per Game (284 points)
49.7% Field Goal Percentage (97-195)
38.4% 3-Point Field Percentage (33-86)
89.1% Free Throw Percentage (57-64)
74 Assists
26 Turnovers
22 Steals

Diego Bernard (14 NCAA Games Played)
10.8 Points Per Game (151 points)
46.8% Field Goal Percentage (51-109)
80.7% Free Throw Percentage (46-57)
86 Rebounds
34 Assists
19 Steals

WINNING NUMBERS
Northwest has posted a spectacular mark of 129-8 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 191-13 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
32-5 - 2021-22


'CATS FIND NEUTRAL COURT DOMINANCE
Northwest has won 53 of its last 54 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 - 53-1 in Last 54 Neutral Court Games
W, 61-43 vs. Bentley (Evansville, Ind. - 3/22/22)
W, 70-55 vs. Washburn (Sioux Falls, S.D. - 3/13/22)
W, 69-54 vs. MSU Moorhead (Sioux Falls, S.D. - 3/12/22)
W, 84-76 vs. Washburn (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/6/22)
W, 53-50 vs. Fort Hays State (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/5/22)
W, 72-50 vs. Rogers State (Kansas City, Mo. - 3/3/22)
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)

NORTHWEST'S 22ND NCAA TOURNAMENT
Northwest is making the program's 22nd NCAA Tournament berth in 2022. Northwest ranks 13th in NCAA Division II history with its 22 NCAA tourney bids.

Most NCAA Appearances
38, Kentucky Wesleyan
37, Jefferson
32, Florida Southern
29, Southern Indiana
29, Virginia Union
28, Seattle Pacific
27, Assumption
25, Gannon
24, St. Anselm
24, South Dakota State
23, Bridgeport
23, Central Missouri
22, Northwest Missouri State

NORTHWEST IN BIG DANCE
Northwest is 38-20 all-time in the NCAA Tournament with six appearances in the Elite Eight (2002, 2004, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022).
    The Bearcats have claimed three national championships with titles in 2017, 2019 and 2021.

NINE STRAIGHT BIDS
The Bearcats have been selected to compete in nine consecutive NCAA tournaments.
    Only West Liberty at 13 has a longer streak of consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances among Div. II teams.

Consecutive NCAA Appearances
13, West Liberty
9, Northwest Missouri State
7, St. Thomas Aquinas
7, Queens (NC)
6, West Texas A&M

BERNARD DABBLES IN DOUBLE-DOUBLES
Junior guard Diego Bernard was credited with his 13th career double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds in Northwest's 61-43 NCAA tourney win over Bentley.

Career Double-Doubles
Diego Bernard - 13
Trevor Hudgins - 9
Wes Dreamer - 7
Byron Alexander - 1

'CATS NAB 6TH 30-WIN SEASON IN PROGRAM HISTORY
Northwest has reached the 30-win mark for the sixth time in program history and for the fourth time in six seasons.
    Northwests's 32 wins ranks as the third-best single-season total in program history.
    Northwest set its single-season win mark in 2018-19 when the Bearcats won 38 games en route to the national championship.
    
Northwest's 30-Win Seasons
38-0 - 2018-19
35-1 - 2016-17
32-5 - 2021-22
31-0 - 1929-30
31-6 - 1930-31
31-1 - 2019-20

HUDGINS REELING IN ALL-AMERICA AWARDS
For the second consecutive season, Trevor Hudgins has been selected to the NABC's All-America team He joins Justin Pitts as the only two-time NABC All-America picks in school history.

Northwest's NABC All-America Selections
2014 - DeShaun Cooper
2017 - Justin Pitts
2018 - Justin Pitts
2019 - Joey Witthus
2021 - Trevor Hudgins
2022 - Trevor Hudgins

D2CCA ALL-AMERICA FOR 3RD YEAR IN A ROW
For the third consecutive season, Hudgins has earned D2CCA First- Team All-America honors.
    The D2CCA Men's Basketball All-America Teams was voted on by the NCAA Division II members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
    Hudgins, who garnered D2CCA Central Player of the Year accolades for the second consecutive season, has averaged 23.1 points and 4.2 assists for the 32-5 Bearcats who are making their sixth Elite Eight appearance this week.

Northwest's D2CCA First-Team All-America Selections
2017 - Justin Pitts
2018 - Justin Pitts
2019 - Joey Witthus
2020 - Trevor Hudgins
2021 - Trevor Hudgins, Ryan Hawkins
2022 - Trevor Hudgins

FOUR STRAIGHT NABC ALL-DISTRICT HONORS
Hudgins earned NABC first-team all-district status for the fourth straight season in 2021-22.

NABC Central District - NCAA Division II
First Team
Austin Andrews, Minnesota Duluth
Tray Buchanan, Emporia State
Trevor Hudgins, Northwest Missouri State
Tyler Riemersma, Augustana
Isaiah Wade, Central Oklahoma

Second Team
Drew Blair, Minnesota Duluth
Adam Dworsky, Southeastern Oklahoma State
Burke Putnam, Oklahoma Baptist
Joe Smoldt, Upper Iowa
Jared Vitztum, Fort Hays State

Coach of the Year: Tom Billeter, Augustana

HUDGINS NAMED MVP OF CENTRAL REGION
Trevor Hudgins was named the MVP of the 2022 NCAA Central Region tournament.
    Hudgins poured in a game-high 27 points in leading Northwest to a 70-56 regional final win at Augustana. Hudgins sank seven three-pointers and dished out six assists against the Vikings.
    In three regional games, Hudgins averaged 17.7 points per game and shot 52.6% from the floor. Hudgins handed out 17 assists and tallied four steals.
    Wes Dreamer and Diego Bernard were also named to the Central Region All-Tournament team.
    Dreamer averaged 15.0 ppg and 10.3 rpg. Dreamer sank nine three-pointers in the three Northwest victories. Dreamer was a perfect 8-of-8 at the free throw line.
    Bernard averaged 13.0 ppg and 6.7 rpg. Bernard made 15-of-16 free throws and handed out 10 assists.
    
Central Region All-Tournament Team
Trevor Hudgins, Northwest Missouri State (MVP)
Diego Bernard, Northwest Missouri State
Wes Dreamer, Northwest Missouri State
Tyler Riemersma, Augustana
Isaac Fink, Augustana

HUDGINS NAMED SECOND STRAIGHT D2CCA CENTRAL REGION PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Trevor Hudgins was named the Central Region Player of the Year for the second time.
    Hudgins became the fifth consecutive Bearcat to earn Central Region Player of the Year honors as Justin Pitts earned the honor in 2016-17 and 2017-18 before Joey Witthus won the award in 2018-19.

Northwest's D2CCA Central Region Players of Year
2017 – Justin Pitts
2018 – Justin Pitts
2019 – Joey Witthus
2021 – Trevor Hudgins
2022 – Trevor Hudgins

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.

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 steals (72) and ranks second in rebounding (5.8 rpg). Bernard is also scoring 12.1 points per game, while shooting 48.5% from the floor. He is knocking down free throws at an 82.0% clip (109-of-133).
    Bernard has collected a team-best five double-doubles this season. He has scored in double-figures 22 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

40-MINUTE MEN
Trevor Hudgins has played all 40 minutes in 10 of Northwest's last 12 games. Hudgins has accumulated 49 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 - 49
Diego Bernard - 10
Wes Dreamer - 10
Luke Waters - 5
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. 10 in field goal percentage (50.2%), No. 4 in free throw percentage (80.3%) and No. 7 in 3-point field goal percentage (39.7%).

NCAA Division II Field Goal Percentage Leaders
1.    Belmont Abbey    53.0%
2.    Charleston (W.Va.)    51.9%
3.    Minot State    51.6%
4.    Lincoln Memorial    51.5%
5.    Lubbock Christian    51.4%
6.    West Liberty    51.3%
7.    Nova Southeastern    50.8%
8.    Minnesota-Duluth    50.8%
9.     Black Hills State    50.5%
10.    Northwest Mo. State    50.2%

NCAA Division II Free Throw Percentage Leaders
1.    Lindenwood    81.1%
2.    Seattle Pacific    80.7%
3.    Point Loma    80.6%
4.    Northwest Mo. St.    80.3%
5.    Central Oklahoma    79.4%
6.    Cal State San Marcos    79.4%
7.    Emporia State    79.0%
8.    Lubbock Christian    78.9%
9.    Lynn    78.6%
10.    Northern State    78.5%

NCAA Division II 3-Point Field Goal Percentage Leaders
1.    Salem (W.Va.)    43.2%
2.    Augusta    43.2%
3.    Belmont Abbey    42.7%
4.    Saint Martin's    42.5%
5.    Southwest Baptist    40.5%
6.    Nebraska-Kearney    39.8%
7.    Northwest Mo. State    39.7%
8.    Bentley    39.6%
9.    Pittsburgh-Johnstown    39.5%
10.    Lincoln Memorial    39.4%

ACCURATE SHOOTING 'CATS
The Bearcats have shot 50% or better from the field 20 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)
.527 (29-55) vs. Washburn (3/6)
.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 ranksNo. 1 in the nation with 376 made three-pointers this season.
    The Bearcats are making 10.2 three-pointers per game, which ranks No. 17 in the nation among NCAA Div. II teams.

NCAA Division II 3-Point Field Goals Made Leaders
1.     Northwest Mo. St.    376
2.    Embry-Riddle    355
    Lincoln Memorial    355
4.    Point Loma    341
5.    Glenville State    340
6.    Southeastern Okla. St.    338
7.    West Liberty    331
8.    Salem (W.Va.)    321
9.    Alabama-Huntsville    316
10.    Florida Southern    315

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 (1.093) according to Synergy Sports Technology.

Points Per Possession (NCAA Div. II)
1.    Northwest Mo. St.    1.093
2.    Lubbock Christian    1.075
3.    Lincoln Memorial    1.067
4.    Southeastern Okla. St.    1.065
5.    Augusta    1.049
6.    Minnesota-Duluth    1.045
7.    Charleston (W.Va.)    1.042
8.    West Liberty    1.040
9.    Minot State    1.037
10.    Truman State    1.036

Points Per Possession (NCAA Div. I)
1.    South Dakota State    1.085
2.    Gonzaga    1.056
3.    Vermont    1.033
4.    Davidson    1.029
5.    Princeton    1.024
6.    Duke    1.016
7.    Purdue    1.014
8.    VMI        1.011
9.    Colorado State    1.010
10.    Missouri State    1.009
Courtesy: Synergy Sports Technology

'CATS NO. 6 IN NATION IN SCORING DEFENSE
Northwest ranks No. 4 in the nation in scoring defense by allowing only 61.7 points per game. Northwest is 30-1 this season when allowing 74 points or less to the opposition.

NCAA Div. II Scoring Defense Leaders
1.    Miles    56.2
2.    Fort Hays State    56.6
3.    Fayetteville State    61.0
4.    Northwest Mo. St.    61.7
5.    Indiana (Pa.)    61.9
6.    West Alabama    62.0
7.    Lubbock Christian    62.5
8.    Virginia Union    62.7
9.    Stanislaus State    63.0
10.    Cal St. San Marcos    63.5

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. 9 in the nation in scoring margin at +14.8 points per game.

NCAA Div. II Scoring Margin Leaders
1.    Nova Southeastern    +19.8
2.    West Liberty    +19.1
3.    Augusta    +17.5
4.    Indiana (Pa.)    +16.9
5.    Lincoln Memorial    +16.2
6.    Queens (N.C.)    +16.0
7.    Lubbock Christian    +15.6
8.    UNC Pembroke    +15.1
9.    Northwest Mo. St.    +14.8
10.    Miles    +14.6

BEARCATS ALLOW VERY FEW DEFENSIVE BOARDS
Northwest ranks No. 2 in the nation in fewest rebounds allowed per game (27.2). Northwest is 26-2 when either winning or tying in the rebounding battle.

NCAA Div. II Fewest Rebounds Allowed Leaders
1.    Southwest Baptist    27.0
2.    Northwest Mo. St.    27.2
3.    Charleston (W.Va.)    28.0
4.    Truman State    28.5
5.    Arkansas-Monticello    28.8
6.    Fort Hays State    29.0
7.    Virginia Union    29.7
8.    Christian Brothers    30.1
9.    Augustana    30.5
10.    West Alabama    30.5

HUDGINS PRODUCES 74th 20-POINT GAME
Junior Trevor Hudgins secured his 74th career 20-point scoring game with a 24-point effort in Northwest's 61-43 win over Bentley in the NCAA Tournament.
    Hudgins has failed to reach double-figure scoring in only eight of his 137 collegiate games.
    Hudgins has 15 career 30-point games, including seven 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) and 35 vs. Washburn (3/6).

Career Double-Figure Scoring Games
Trevor Hudgins - 129
Diego Bernard - 94
Wes Dreamer - 44
Luke Waters - 39
Daniel Abreu - 10
Byron Alexander - 6
Isaiah Jackson - 5
Luke Moustakas - 3
Mitch Mascari - 1

Career 20-Point Scoring Games
Trevor Hudgins - 74
Diego Bernard - 11
Wes Dreamer - 8
Luke Waters - 3
Daniel Abreu - 1

Career 30-Point Scoring Games
Trevor Hudgins - 15
Wes Dreamer - 1

Career 40-Point Scoring Games
Trevor Hudgins - 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.)
2,787 points
933 made field goals
689 assists
428 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 2,675 points.
    Hudgins has accumulated 2,787 points in 137 career games. Hudgins ranks No. 2 on the MIAA's all-time scoring chart. Hudgins needs 32 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. 9 on Northwest's scoring chart with 1,651 points.

Northwest's 1,000 Point Scorers
1.    Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)    2,787 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.    Diego Bernard (2018-pres.)        1,651 pts
10.    Hunter Henry (2006-09)        1,592 pts
11.    Joe Hurst (1982-86)            1,580 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.    2,787
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. Andrew Sischo, Daemen (2017-22)        2,888
16.    Bo Clark, Central Florida (1976-80)        2,886
17.    Ed Murphy, Merrimack (1974-78)        2,874
18.    Harrison Cleary, Minnesota-Crookston (2017-20)    2,822
19. Bill Fennelly, Central Missouri (1977-81)    2,819
20.Trevor Hudgins, Northwest Mo. St. (2018-pres.)    2,787
21.    Will Vorhees, Notre Dame Ohio (2015-19)    2,761
22.    Dave Hamilton, West Virginia State (1966-69)    2,698
23.    Bob Bone, Missouri-St. Louis (1973-77)    2,678
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; 800 FOR 1ST TIME
Junior Trevor Hudgins owns yet another Bearcat record with him now claiming the single-season points record with 855. Joey Witthus had posted a previous program-best 780 points as Northwest captured the 2019 NCAA Division II national championship.
    Hudgins possesses three of Northwest's top-10 single-season scoring marks with 855 this season. He scored 712 points in 20187-19 and 626 in 2019-20.
    Hudgins has tallied 855 points this season to rank as the third-best single-season total in MIAA history.

Northwest Points Scored in a Season
1.    Trevor Hudgins (2022)    855
2.    Joey Witthus (2019)        780
3.    Justin Pitts (2017)        754
4.    Ryan Hawkins (2020)        726
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

MIAA Points Scored in a Season
1.    Harold Robertson, Lincoln (1978-79)            965
2.    Bill Fennelly, Central Missouri (1979-80)        863
3.    Trevor Hudgins, Northwest Mo. St. (2021-22)    855
4.    Tyron Latimer, Central Missouri (1994-95)        832
5.    Dan Buie, Washburn (1996-97)            805
6.    Bill Fennelly, Central Missouri (1978-79)        803
7.    Connor Beranek, Neb.-Kearney (2015-16)        800
8.    Taevaunn Prince, Missouri Southern (2015-16)        791
9.    Joey Witthus, Northwest Mo. St. (2018-19)        780
10.    Ron Kirkhom, Missouri Western (1991-92)        779

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)

TREVOR HAS GONE TREY CRAZY THIS YEAR
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 161 made treys.
    Trevor's 161 made three-pointers is the second-most in NCAA Division II history for a single season. Alex Williamson (Sacramento State) set the Div. II single-season record with 167 made three-pointers in 1987-88.

NCAA All Divisions 3-Point FGs Made Leaders
1.    Trevor Hudgins (II - Northwest Mo. St.)    161
2.    Darius McGhee (I - Liberty)            142
3.    Jack Davidson (III - Wabash)            122
4.    Jordan Walker (I - UAB)                115
5.    Max Abmas (I - Oral Roberts)        114
6.    Kamdyn Curfman (I - VMI)                113
    Alex Hunter (I - Furman)                113
    Antoine Davis (I - Detroit Mercy)        113
9.    Elijah Jenkins (II - Embry-Riddle)        111
10.    Jason Roche (I - The Citadel)        110
    Miguel Arnold (II - Augusta)            110
    Adam Phillips (III - Grinnell)            110
13.    Miles Daniels (II - Texas Permian Basin)    107
14.    Adrian Delph (I - Appalachian State)        105
    Kyle Foster (I - Howard)                105
    Cameron Tyson (I - Seattle)            105
17.    Ronnie Silva (II - Adelphi)                104
18.    Tevin Brown (I - Murray State)        103
    Tavian Dunn-Martin (I - Florida Gulf Coast)    103
    Ty Gordon (I - Nicholls)                103
    Riley Miller (I - St. Thomas, Minn.)        103
    Dru Kuxhausen (I - Northern Colorado)    103
    George Papas (I - Monmouth)        103

NCAA Division II Single-Season Most 3-Point FGs Made
Rk.    Name (School)            Year    3FG
1.    Alex Williams (Sacramento State)    1988    167
2.    Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    2021    161
3.    Markus Hallgrimson (MSU-Billings)    2000    160
4.    P.J. Foster (Limestone)            2014    155
    Yandel Brown (Columbus State)    2005    148
    Eric Kline (Northern State)        1995    148
    Eric Kline (Northern State)        1994    148
8.    Jamar Board (Alderson Broaddus)    2010    147
    Cameron Munoz (MSU-Billings)    2006    147
10.    Ronald Zimmerman (USC Aiken)    2014    144
11.    Mark Dockery (King, Tenn.)        2011    141
12.    Mike Taylor (West Virginia State)    2004    140
    Luquon Choice (Lincoln Memorial)    2017    140
14.    Shawn Pughsley (Central Oklahoma)    1998    139
15.    Trevon Shaw (Lincoln Memorial)    2018    138

HUDGINS RANKS NO. 5 IN NCAA D-II HISTORY IN 3-POINTERS MADE
Trevor Hudgins ranks No. 5 on the NCAA Division II's all-time made three-pointers list with 428.
    Hudgins is 23 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.    Trevor Hudgins, Northwest Mo. St. (2018-pr.)    428
6.    Luquon Choice, Lincoln Memorial (2014-17)    426
7.    Kwame Morton, Clarion (1991-94)    411
8.    Brandon Wright, Erskine (2007-10)    407
9.    Darryl Straughter, Walsh (2017-pr.)    407
10.    Tarvoris Uzoigwe, Henderson State (2002-05)    404
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 (428).
    Hudgins ranks No. 1 in MIAA and Northwest Missouri State history with his 428 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.
    The MIAA career record for three-point attempts is held by Missouri Southern's Alyjah Clark with 930 set from 2016-2020.

Northwest 3-Pointers Made in a Career
1.    Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)    428
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.    Wes Dreamer (2020-pres.)        176
9.    Scott Fleming (2000-03)        173
10.    Joey Witthus (2017-19)        172

Northwest 3-Pointers Attempted in a Career
1.    Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)    917
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)        386
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
    Wes Dreamer (2022)            204

NCAA D-II Active Career Leaders - 3-Point FGs Made
1. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    428
2. Darryl Straughter (Walsh)            407
3. Joe Smoldt (Upper Iowa)            370
4. Jaret Majestic (Malone)            346
5. Jack Casale (Florida Southern)        323

NCAA All Div. Active Career Leaders - 3-Point FGs Made
1. Jordan Bohannon (Iowa)            455
2. Antoine Davis (Detroit Mercy)            429
3. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    428
4. Darryl Straughter (Walsh)            407
5. Conley Garrison (Furman)            394

TREVOR TAKES OVER MIAA RECORD FOR THREES IN A YEAR
Trevor Hudgins has sank 161 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 373.The previous league mark for most three-pointers hoisted was 299 set by UCM's Michael Hicks in the 2005-06 season.
    Hudgins has attempted 386 three-point shots this season to set an NCAA Division II record. Markus Hallgrimson (Montana State-Billings) held the previous NCAA Division II record for the most three-point attempts in a season with 382 in 1999-2000. Hallgrimson made 160 three-pointers that year.

Northwest 3-Ptrs. Made in a Season
1.    Trevor Hudgins (2021-22)    161
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
    Wes Dreamer (2021-22)    90
10.    Ryan Hawkins (2020-21)    87

HUDGINS SETS MIAA MARK FOR CAREER STARTS
Trevor Hudgins has started more MIAA games (137) 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 129-8, three regular season MIAA crowns and two NCAA Division II national titles.
    Hudgins has also set the Northwest and MIAA record for games played at 137. Former Bearcat Ryan Welty held the previous mark of 134 games played.

HUDGINS RANKS AS AN ELITE PLAYER
Junior Trevor Hudgins leads all NCAA men's basketball players in points scored (855) this season.
    Hudgins is one of 13 players in all of the NCAA's men's basketball divisions to have scored at least 700 points this season. He is one of three players to reach 800 points in 2021-22.     
    Among NCAA Division II leaders, Hudgins ranks No. 1 in the nation in total points (855), three-point field goals made (161), three-point field goals made per game (4.35) and in three-point field goals attempted (386).
    
NCAA Division II Total Points Scored Leaders
1.    Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    855
2.    Joel Scott (Black Hills State)            768
3.    Tray Buchanan (Emporia State)        742
4.    Jaizec Lottie (Flagler)                709
5.    Romeo Crouch (Embry-Riddle)        703

NCAA All Divisions Total Points Scored Leaders
1.    Trevor Hudgins (II - Northwest Mo. St.)    855
2.    Keegan Murray (I - Iowa)                822
3.    Darius McGhee (I - Liberty)            812
4.    Jack Davidson (III - Wabash)            796
5.    Ryan Turell (III - Yeshiva)                786
6.    Joel Scott (II - Black Hills State)        768
7.    Tray Buchanan (II - Emporia State)        742
8.    Josiah Johnson (III - Mary Hardin Baylor)    732
9.    Daylan Kountz (I - Northern Colorado)    720
10.    Tanner Holden (I - Wright State)        711
11.    Jaizec Lottie (II - Flagler)                709
12.    Romeo Crouch (II - Embry-Riddle)        703
13.    Sekou Sylla (II - Nova Southeastern)        701

NCAA Division II 3-Point FGs Made Leaders
1.    Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    161
2.    Elijah Jenkins (Embry-Riddle)        111
3.    Miguel Arnold (Augusta)                110
4.    Miles Daniels (Texas Permian Basin)        107    
5.    Ronnie Silva (Adelphi)                104

NCAA Division II 3-Point FGs Made Per Game Leaders
1.    Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    4.35
2.    Ronnie Silva (Adelphi)                3.85
3.    Wade Coomer (Saint Leo)                3.75
4.    Miles Daniels (Texas Permian Basin)        3.69
5.    Nazim Derry (Goldey-Beacom)        3.57

NCAA Division II 3-Point FGs Attempted Leaders
1.    Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    386
2.    Glen Abram (West Virginia State)        291
3.    Luke Burnett (Alabama-Huntsville)        278
4.    Ronnie Silva (Adelphi)                268
5.    Frankie Hughes (Slippery Rock)        266

HUDGINS HITTING FROM DEEP
Junior Trevor Hudgins ranks No. 4 among NCAA Division II, and he ranks No. 8 among all active players in three-point field goal percentage in all NCAA divisions by draining 428-of-917 career three-pointers (46.7%).

NCAA D-II Active Career Leaders - 3-Point FG Pct.
1. Lloyd Daniels (Lubbock Christian)        .486
2. Eric Carl (Michigan Tech)            .474
3. Levi Braun (Washburn)            .470
4. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    .467
5. Andrew Mason (Daemen)            .461
Minimum 80 3-pt FGs made

NCAA All Active Career Leaders - 3-Point FG Pct.
1. DJ Gardner (III - Arcadia)            .490
2. Lloyd Daniels (II - Lubbock Christian)    .486
3. Mason Stark (I - Northern Arizona)        .485
4. Devin Green (III - Oswego State)        .482
5. Thomas Morreale (III - Utica)        .482
6. Eric Carl (II - Michigan Tech)        .474
7. Levi Braun (II - Washburn)            .470
8. Trevor Hudgins (II - Northwest Mo. St.)    .467
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 689 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 400 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.)    689
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.)    400
10. Alan Bubalo (1973-76)    251

NCAA D-II Active Career Leaders - Assists
1. Adam Dworsky (Southeastern Oklahoma St.)    884
2. Tyler Geiman (Washburn)            735
3. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    689
4. Brandon Jacobs (Pace)            657
5. Max Cody (Minot St.)                643

ONE OF SIX ACTIVE PLAYERS WITH 2,300 PTS
Junior guard Trevor Hudgins ranks as the second-highest active scorer in all of NCAA men's basketball with 2,787 points. Hudgins is one of six active NCAA men's players with at least 2,300 career points.

NCAA Active Career Scoring Leaders (All Divisions)
1. Andrew Sischo (Daemen)        2,888
2. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    2,787
3. Antoine Davis (Detroit Mercy)        2,734
4. Ryan Hawkins (Creighton)        2,566
5. Jack Davidson (Wabash)            2,443
6. Keilan Grady (Kentucky)            2,389

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 2,787 points and 689 assists.

HUDGINS HOLDS NORTHWEST'S CAREER FIELD GOALS MADE RECORD
Junior guard Trevor Hudgins ranks No. 1 in school history with 925 made field goals. Junior guard Diego Bernard ranks No. 8 with 588 made field goals.

Northwest Field Goals in a Career
1. Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)        933
2. Justin Pitts (2014-18)            887
3. 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. Diego Bernard (2018-pres.)        588
9. Kelvin Parker (2001-04)        571
10. DeShaun Cooper (2009-14)        546

NCAA D-II Active Career Leaders - FGs Made
1. Andrew Discho (Daemen)            1,146
2. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    933
3. Jordan Thomas (Georgia College)        782
4. Riley Farris (Fort Lewis)            752
5. Jake Van Tubbergen (Grand Valley St.)        745

NCAA All Active Career Leaders - FGs Made
1. Andrew Discho (Daemen)            1,146
2. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    933
3. Ryan Hawkins (Creighton/Northwest Mo. St.)    922
4. Antoine Davis (Detroit Mercy)            916
5. Grant Golden (Richmond)            912

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 493. Junior guard Diego Bernard also ranks No. 8 on the free throws list with 342.
    Hudgins would rank No. 1 on Northwest's all-time free throw percentage chart - as he has sank 493-of-561 career free throws (87.9%). 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.
    Earlier this season, Hudgins set the MIAA record for consecutive free throws made (48). He entered the regional semifinal vs. Washburn having made 34 in a row, but inexplicably missed four consecutive free throws in the Washburn and Augustana contests.

Northwest Free Throws Made in a Career
1.     Scott Fleming (2000-03)        628
2.    Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)        493
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.    Diego Bernard (2018-pres.)        342
9.    Elijah Allen (2007-11)            319
10.    Joe Hurst (1983-86)            310

NCAA D-II Active Career Leaders - Free Throws Made
1. Kelvin Jones (Emmanuel, Ga.)        594
2. Andrew Sischo (Daemen)        567
3. Chris Paul (St. Anselm)        514
4. Trevor Hudgins (Northwest Mo. St.)    493
5. Trenton Gibson (Tusculum)        477

BERNARD IN A CLASS ALL BY HIMSELF AT NW
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 1,651 points, 790 rebounds and 400 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, WASHBURN'S GEIMAN STUFF THE ENTIRE STAT SHEET
Northwest's Deigo Bernard and Washburn's Tyler Geiman are the only two active MIAA players to have at least 1,600 points, 750 rebounds, 375 assists and 100 made three-pointers.
    Bernard has 1,651 points, 790 rebounds, 400 assists and 133 made three-pointers.
    Geiman posted 1,789 points, 707 rebounds, 735 assists and 250 made three-pointers.

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
Diego Bernard (2018-pr.)    1,651 pts/790 rbs
Hunter Henry (2006-09)    1,592 pts/808 rbs
Joe Hurst (1982-86)    1,580 pts/777 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. 5 Northwest's all-time rebounds list with 790. Bernard is only the sixth Bearcat to reach 700 or more 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.    Diego Bernard (2018-pres.)        790
6.     Joe Hurst (1983-1986)            777
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. 4, while Trevor Hudgins ranks No. 5 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.    Diego Bernard (2018-pres.)    201
5.    Trevor Hudgins (2018-pres.)    192
6.    Mark Yager (1979-82)            188
7.    Justin Pitts (2014-18)            186
8.    Victor Coleman (1981-84)            174
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 332-83.
    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. 4 among all NCAA basketball head coaches (minimum of 10 years) in win percentage.
    He also ranks No. 9 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 332-83 (.800 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 (459-82, 17 yrs.)
2. Matt Logie (Point Loma)    .821 (247-54, 11 yrs.)
3. Ben McCollum (Northwest Mo. St.)    .800 (332-83, 13 yrs.)
4. Joe Lombardi (Indiana, Pa.)    .777 (366-105, 15 yrs.)
5. Jeff Young (Walsh)    .760 (415-131, 18 yrs.)
6. Charlie Ernst (Findlay)    .749 (243-81, 11 yrs.)
7. Ken Ammann (Concordia, Calif.)    .730 (499-185, 20 yrs.)
8. Burt Paddock (Davenport)    .727 (327-123, 14 yrs.)
9. Herb Magee (Jefferson)    .718 (1,144-450, 54 yrs.)
10. Dave Holmquist (Biola)    .710 (1,023-418, 45 yrs.)
Source: NCAA Statistics (Minimum of 10 Years Experience)

NCAA All Divisions Active Head Coach Win Percentage
1. Jim Crutchfield (Nova Southeastern)    .848 (459-82, 17 yrs.)
2. Mark Few (Gonzaga)    .837 (657-128, 23 yrs.)
3. Matt Logie (Point Loma)    .821 (247-54, 11 yrs.)
4. Ben McCollum (Northwest Mo. St.)    .800 (332-83, 13 yrs.)
5. Josh Schertz (Indiana State)    .796 (348-89, 14 yrs.)
6. Joe Lombardi (Indiana, Pa.)    .777 (366-105, 15 yrs.)
7. Bill Self (Kansas)    .768 (758-229, 29 yrs.)
8. Mike Krzyzewski (Duke)    .765 (1,198-367, 47 yrs.)
9. John Tauer (St. Thomas, Minn.)    .765 (228-70, 11 yrs.)
10. John Calipari (Kentucky)    .763 (768-239, 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 (459-82, 17 yrs.)*
2. Mark Few (Gonzaga)    .837 (657-128, 23 yrs.)*
3. Clair Bee (Rider/LIU Brooklyn)    .824 (412-88, 21 yrs.)
4. Adolph Rupp (Kentucky)    .822 (876-190, 41 yrs.)
5. Matt Logie (Whitworth/Point Loma)    .821 (247-54, 11 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. Ben McCollum (Northwest Mo. St.)    .800 (332-83, 13 yrs.)*
10. John Kresse (Coll. of Charleston)    .797 (560-143, 23 yrs.)
11. Josh Schertz (Lincoln Memorial/Indiana State)    .796 (348-89, 14 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 332. 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 201-59 in MIAA games only. McCollum became 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 3/22/22)
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)    332*
8.    Willard Sims (Truman State)    310
9.    A.J. McDonald (Missouri St,)    302
10.    Mark Johnson (Fort Hays St.)    301*
* - active head coaches

MIAA Regular Season Victories Only (as of 3/22/22)
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)

NORTHWEST SNATCHES 10TH MIAA TOURNEY CROWN IN 17TH TITLE GAME APPEARANCE
Northwest secured the program's 10th MIAA Tournament championship with an 84-76 victory over the Washburn Ichabods at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.
    Northwest was making its MIAA-best 17th title game appearance. Northwest is 10-7 in MIAA championship games. Northwest is 9-2 in its last 11 MIAA Tournament championship contests.

Northwest in MIAA Title Games
1984 - Central Missouri 70, Northwest 65
1989 - Northwest 82, Central Missouri 77
1998 - Missouri Western 65, Northwest 52
1999 - Truman State 70, Northwest 68
2000 - Missouri Southern 90, Northwest 79
2001 - Washburn 81, Northwest 74
2002 - Northwest 71, Missouri Western 58
2004 - Northwest 78, Washburn 71
2008 - Northwest 57, Emporia State 51
2013 - Central Missouri 79, Northwest 76 (OT)
2016 - Northwest 61, Nebraska-Kearney 53
2017 - Northwest 69, Central Missouri 61
2018 - Northwest 80, Washburn 74
2019 - Northwest 82, Washburn 53
2020 - Northwest 78, Missouri Southern 76
2021 - Washburn 69, Northwest 68
2022 - Northwest 84, Washburn 76

NORTHWEST OWNS A FEW MIAA TOURNAMENT RECORDS
Northwest owns the MIAA record for tournament victories (51), championship game appearances (17), tournament titles (9), consecutive championships (5), consecutive tournament victories (17) and No. 1 seeds (10).

MIAA Tournament Victories
Northwest Missouri State    51-26
Washburn            43-24
Central Missouri        36-33
Missouri Western        27-24
Missouri Southern        24-26
Pittsburg State        21-22
Southwest Baptist*        12-20
Fort Hays State        12-13
Central Oklahoma        11-9
Southeast Missouri State*    10-7
Truman State*            9-14
Lincoln                7-9
Emporia State            7-22
Nebraska-Kearney        6-6
Omaha*                4-2
Missouri-St. Louis        3-9
Missouri S&T*            3-10
Northeastern State        3-7
Missouri State*        1-1
Rogers State            2-3
Lindenwood*            1-6
Newman                 0-0
*-no longer MIAA member

MIAA Tournament Titles
Northwest Missouri State - 10
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 - 51-26
First Round - 1-0
Quarterfinals - 23-7
Semifinals - 17-12
Championships - 10-7
Overtime Games - 0-4


Northwest Record When Seeded:
No. 1 - 18-5
No. 2 - 17-4
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 - 3-0
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
Rogers State - 1-0
Southeast Missouri State - 1-1
Southwest Baptist - 1-3
Truman - 1-2
Washburn - 8-4

MAC IN MIAA TOURNAMENT
Overall, Bearcat head coach Ben McCollum is 26-5 in the MIAA Tournament. He has guided the Bearcats to eight appearances in the finals with six tournament championships.
    McCollum has guided Northwest to a perfect 11-0 mark in MIAA quarterfinal games.
    McCollum has posted a mark of 8-3 in the MIAA semifinals. McCollum and Northwest has won seven consecutive MIAA semifinal matchups.
    McCollum is 6-2 in MIAA championship games.
    McCollum overtook Washburn's Bob Chipman for the league record for most MIAA Tournament championships won with six. Chipman won five in 25 tournament appearances. McCollum has won six in 11 tournament appearances.

Coaches MIAA Tournament Win Percentage
1.    Ben McCollum (NW)    26-5    .839
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.    Ben McCollum (NW)    26-5
3.    Tom Smith (MWSU)    24-17
4.    Steve Tappmeyer (NW)    23-14
5.    Robert Korn (MSSU)    18-18

Coaches MIAA Tournament Championships Won
1.    Ben McCollum (NW)        6
2.    Bob Chipman (WU)        5
3.    Ron Shumate (SEMSU)        4
    Tom Smith (MWSU)        4
    Steve Tappmeyer (NW)        4
    Kim Anderson (UCM/PSU    4

BERNARD, HUDGINS CONTINE TO CLIMB MIAA TOURNEY LEDGERS
Northwest's Diego Bernard and Trevor Hudgins did more damage this weekend to the MIAA Tournament record book in Kansas City.
    Hudgins became the MIAA Tournament's all-time leading scorer with a 35-point performance in the championship game win over Washburn. Hudgins completed his MIAA tourney run with 261 points through 12 games. Former Bearcat Justin Pitts held the old mark of 242 points in 11 games from 2015-18.
    Hudgins ranks No. 5 on the assist list with 53 assists through 12 MIAA tourney games.
    Bernard ranks No. 1 in MIAA Tournament history with 89 rebounds through 12 games. Bernard surpassed former Bearcat Ryan Hawkins, who previously held 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 ranks No. 9 on MIAA Tournament scoring list with 155 points through 12 games. He has reached double figures in eight of his 12 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.    Trevor Hudgins (NW, 2019-22)    261 (12 games)
2.     Justin Pitts (NW, 2015-18)    242 (11 games)
3.    Ron Nunnelly (UCM, 1982-85)    181 (9 games)
4.    Ryan Hawkins (NW, 2018-21)    180 (12 games)
5.    Tyler Geiman (WU, 2017-22)    173 (13 games)
6.    Oscar Gonzalez (PSU, 1996-99)    166 (9 games)
7.    Josh Gibbs (UCO, 2013-14)    162 (7 games)
8.    Connor Beranek (UNK, 2014-16)    156 (7 games)
9.    Diego Bernard (NW, 2019-pr.)    155 (12 games)
10.    Ryan Murphy (WU, 2000-03)    154 (10 games)

All-Time Rebounds - MIAA Tournament
1.    Diego Bernard (NW, 2019-pres.)    89 (12 games)
2.    Ryan Hawkins (NW, 2018-21)    84 (12 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.    Tyler Geiman (WU, 2017-22)    85 (13 games)
2.     Jordan Canfield (WU, 1993-97)    77 (12 games)
3.    Matt Wallace (NW, 2012-15)    58 (10 games)
4.    Eddin Santiago (MSSU, 1999-02)    53 (8 games)
5.    Trevor Hudgins (NW, 2019-22)    53 (12 games)
6.    Justin Pitts (NW, 2015-18)    49 (11 games)
7.    Kelvin Parker (NW, 2001-04)    46 (11 games)
8.    Michael Morris (SEMO, 1985-88)    45 (8 games)
9.    Oscar Gonzalez (PSU, 1996-99)    42 (9 games)
10.    Sheldon Pace (SBU, 2005-06)    38 (5 games)

All-Time Games Played - MIAA Tournament
1.    Tyler Geiman (WU, 2017-22)    13 games
2.     Jordan Canfield (WU, 1993-97)    12 games
    Ryan Welty (NW, 2017-20)    12 games
    Ryan Hawkins (NW, 2018-22)    12 games
    Trevor Hudgins (NW, 2019-22)    12 games
    Diego Bernard (NW, 2019-pr.)    12 games
7.    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

HUDGINS HOLDS MIAA TOURNEY RECORD FOR 3-POINTERS MADE
Junior Trevor Hudgins came into the 2022 tournament having already owned the MIAA Tournament record for most three-pointers made. Hudgins hit six in the title game win over Washburn to give him 42 three-pointers made in 12 career games.
    Former Bearcat Ryan Welty set the previous MIAA Tournament record for made three-pointers with 30.

HUDGINS POSSESSES THREE 30-POINT MIAA TOURNAMENT SCORING GAMES
Junior guard Trevor Hudgins became the only league player to post three 30-point scoring games in tournament history. Hudgins scored an MIAA Championship game record 35 points against the Ichabods.
    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 at least two 30-point games in MIAA tourney action.

Most MIAA Tournament Games Scoring 30 or More
3, Trevor Hudgins (NW), 2019-22
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, Cam Martin (MSSU), 2019-21
2, Ryan Hawkins (NW), 2018-21

'CATS HAVE WON 21 OF LAST 22 AT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM
Northwest has won 21 of its last 22 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 six MIAA tournaments that have taken place at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.

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 (13.2 ppg), rebounding (5.8 rpg) and in three-pointers made (85). Dreamer is shooting 47.7% from the floor, including 41.7% from three-point range. Dreamer is shooting 84.9% at the free throw line. Dreamer has scored in double-figures 26 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)

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 second-longest streak for most consecutive weeks ranked in the NABC Top 25 at 96 in a row. West Liberty holds the mark with 149.

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)
96, Northwest Mo. St. (1/26/2016-3/8/2022)
95, Linc. Memorial (12/7/2010-12/13/2016)
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)

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 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 137 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 MAC
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 332-83 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.

'CATS, MCCOLLUM ROLLING IN BIG VICTORIES
Under head coach Ben McCollum the Bearcats are 131-3 in games decided by 20 points or more.
    Northwest has won 129 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.

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.