Saturday, Nov. 25
Northwest Missouri State vs. William Woods
Maryville, Mo. (Bearcat Arena), 1:30 P.M.
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NORTHWEST VS. WILLIAM WOODS
Northwest holds a 4-0 all-time record against William Woods.

In the previous matchup, William Woods traveled to Maryville for an exhibition game on Nov. 6, 2021. Northwest came out with the 70-35 win. The two teams haven't played a regular season matchup since Nov 17, 1989.

SCOUTING WILLIAM WOODS
William Woods comes in to the contest with a 4-1 overall record. Their last meeting with Southwestern Assemblies of God University resulted in a 76-71 victory for the Owls.

The Owls have two players averaging double-digit scoring so far this season.

Sydney Booker - 14.0 PPG
Aiyanna Tanksley - 11.0 PPG

FOUR BEARCATS AVERAGING DOUBLE-DIGIT SCORING
A total of four different Bearcats are averaging double-digit scoring through the first four games of the season.

Molly Harnett - 14.8 PPG
Lindsey Kelderman - 11.8 PPG
Kelsey Fields - 11.0 PPG
Peyton Kelderman - 10.3 PPG

Along with Kelsey Fields' 11 points per game, she is also averaging a double-double with 11.0 rebounds per contest.

Northwest's Three-Pointers in a Career
1. Jaelyn Haggard (2017-21) 256
2. Kelli Nelson (2005-08) 202
3. Shelly Martin (2008-10) 170
4. Laura Friederich (2003-06) 163
5. Brooke Hogue (2002-04) 143
6. Mallory McAndrews (2015-19) 139
7. Tanya Meyer (2014-18) 132
8. Katie O'Grady, (2004-07) 125
9. Ashleigh Nelson (2011-2014) 121
10. Peyton Kelderman (2021-pres.) 113
11. Lauren Williams (2015-08) 106

EYEING IN ON MIAA ACTION
Northwest is one-of-seven MIAA teams that are currently undefeated this season. Northwest and Nebraska-Kearney are the only teams that are 4-0 overall. Other five teams have only played three games.

Northwest ranks second in the MIAA in blocks per game (4.0) and in overall free throw percentage (78.0). Bearcats' also sit fourth in three categories in the MIAA; points per game (84.0), three-pointers made per game (8.5), and combined team rebounds per game (44.3).

Molly Harnett is currently ranked 10th in the MIAA in points per game, averaging 14.8 per contest. 

Kelsey Fields leads the MIAA in both total rebounds (44) and in offensive rebounds (24). Fields sits second in the MIAA with 11.0 rebounds per contest. Fields sits behind Missouri Southern's Ryan Franklin averaging 13.0 rebounds a game.

Molly Hartnett sits fourth in the MIAA in total steals (11) and steals per-game (2.8).

Lindsey Kelderman ranks No. 3 in the MIAA in three-pointers made (11), and No. 6 in three-pointers made per game (2.75).

'CATS RANKED NATIONALLY IN STATISTICS
Northwest ranks No. 17 in scoring offense (No. 4 in MIAA) in scoring offense with 84.0 PPG. With Fields pulling down 11.0 rebounds per game, the Bearcats rank No. 25 in the nation in defensive rebounds per game (31.2).
Kelsey Fields ranks No. 5 in the nation in offensive rebounds per game (No. 1 in MIAA) with 24. Fields is also a part of the top 20 in the nation in total rebounds (44) and rebounds per game (11.0). 

BLOCKED BY GREEN
Jayna Green hasn't held back from achieving the total block record in Northwest history. Green tallied four more blocks in two games over the weekend; two vs. William Jewell and two vs. Rockhurst. With four more blocked shots added, she sits at 145 in her career.

Northwest's Blocked Shots in a Career
1. Jayna Green (2019-pres.) 145
2. Sarah Vollertsen (2002-04) 122
3. Shelby Mustain (2014-16) 107
4. Maggie Marnin (2011-15) 100
5. Gentry Dietz (2009-11) 99
6. Kyla Roehrig (2010-11) 99
7. Jenna Wolfe (2001-04) 94
8. Tember Schechinger (2013-16) 85
9. Lori Schneider (1986-89) 83
10. Danae Wagner (1987-90) 58

VASQUEZ BACK IN ACTION
Evelyn Vasquez saw her first minutes this season against William Jewell and Rockhurst. Vasquez came away with three points, five assists, and three steals against William Jewell.

KESTEN CAREER-HIGH IN REBOUNDS
Caely Kesten came away with a new career-high seven rebounds vs. William Jewell.

Kesten is averaging 8.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this season.

BEARCATS PEGGED FOR 6TH, 7TH IN PRE- SEASON MIAA POLLS
Northwest has been pegged to finish sixth (media) and seventh (coaches) in the MIAA's preseason polls.

Head Coach Austin Meyer is entering his sixth season as the Bearcat women's basketball program. Meyer has helped guide the Bearcats to consecutive berths in to the MIAA Tournament quarterfinals.

WBB COACHES POLL
1. Central Missouri (11) - 167 points
2. Missouri Western (3) - 153 points
3. Pittsburg State - 147 points
4. Fort Hays State - 131 points
5. Missouri Southern -116 points
6. Nebraska-Kearney - 111 points
7. Northwest Missouri - 100 points
8. Washburn - 76 points
T9. Central Oklahoma - 72 points
T9. Emporia State - 72 points
11. Northeastern State - 45 points
12. Lincoln - 41 points
13. Rogers State - 25 points
14. Newman - 18 points

WBB MEDIA POLL
1. Central Missouri (14) - 283 points
2. Missouri Western (3) - 266 points
3. Pittsburg State (1) - 245 points
4. Fort Hays State - 219 points
5. Nebraska-Kearney (3) - 218 points
6. Northwest Missouri - 191 points
7. Missouri Southern - 186 points
8. Emporia State - 149 points
9. Central Oklahoma - 132 points
10. Washburn - 114 points
11. Newman - 71 points
12. Lincoln - 62 points
13. Northeastern State - 53 points
14. Rogers State - 31 points