Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 5:30 p.m.
Northwest Missouri State at Emporia State
Emporia, Kan. | White Auditorium
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Saturday, Feb. 10 | 1:00 p.m.
Northwest Missouri State at Washburn 
Topeka, Kan. | Lee Arena
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NORTHWEST VS EMPORIA STATE
Earlier this season, Northwest came out with an overtime victory against Emporia State, 55-48 in Bearcat Arena. The Hornets still leads the all-time series, 47- 17. At Emporia State, Northwest has an overall record of 6-23. The last time Northwest won on Emporia State's home floor was on Feb. 8, 2022.

SCOUTING THE HORNETS
Emporia State goes into Wednesday's contest with an overall record of 10-11 and 7-8 in conference play. The Hornets are coming off a road win against Rogers State, 79-77. Senior Forward Faith Paramore averages 14.5 points per game, also pulling down 8.8 rebounds per game which ranks third in the MIAA. Paramore also leads the team in blocks (10) and steals (25).

Sophomore Guard Gracie Gilpin is also averaging double-figures on the season with 10.7 PPG. Gilpin tied her season-high 18 points against Rogers State last week. Gilpin has converted on a team-high 56 three-point attempts on the season.
As a team, Emporia State ranks second in the MIAA in three-pointers made with 157.

NORTHWEST VS WASHBURN
Earlier this season, Northwest dropped its contest with Washburn 66-64 inside Bearcat Arena. Washburn holds a 13-62 record against Northwest. The Bearcats have only won three times in Topeka, Kan.

SCOUTING THE 'BODS
Before heading to Missouri Western on Wednesday, Washburn has an overall record of 11-10 and 6-9 in the MIAA. The 'Bods are currently on a four-game losing skid.

Senior Guard Aubree Dewey leads the Ichabods with 16.4 PPG, which sits sixth in the MIAA. Dewey also leads the team in assists (100) and steals (37).

Sophomore Center Yiibari Nwidadah is the other Ichabod averaging double-figures on the season with 12.4 PPG. Nwidadah secures 9.8 rebounds per game which leads the MIAA.

2023-24 MIAA TEAM STANDINGS
Missouri Southern (17-4 overall, 13-2 MIAA)
Missouri Western (17-4 overall, 12-2 MIAA)
Fort Hays State (16-5 overall, 10-5 MIAA
Northwest Missouri State (16-5 overall, 10-5 MIAA)
Pittsburg State (16-5 overall, 10-5 MIAA)
Central Missouri (15-5 overall, 9-5 MIAA)
Nebraska Kearney (15-6 overall, 9-6 MIAA)
Northeastern State (11-10 overall, 7-8 MIAA)
Emporia State (10-11 overall, 7-8 MIAA)
Washburn (11-10 overall, 6-9 MIAA)
Rogers State (9-12 overall, 4-11 MIAA)
Central Oklahoma (5-16 overall, 4-11 MIAA)
Lincoln (6-14 overall, 2-12 MIAA)
Newman (2-19 overall, 1-14 MIAA)

SEASON STATISTICS
Senior Forward Jayna Green has swatted away 33 shots this season, bringing her career total to 173. Green is averaging 6.8 PPG along with 4.9 rebounds per game.

Northwest's Blocked Shots in a Career
1. Jayna Green, 2019-pres. - 173
2. Sarah Vollertsen, 2002-04 - 122
3. Shelby Mustain, 2014-16 - 107
4. Maggie Marnin, 2011-15 - 100
5. Gentry Dietz, 2009-11 - 99
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

Junior Guard Molly Hartnett has passed Tanya Meyer in career free-throw percentage (84.8) to move up to No. 2 in Bearcat history. Hartnett has converted 89.4 percent on her free throws this season.

Hartnett has also moved into the top 10 in career assists with 286. Hartnett leads the Bearcats this season with 12.7 PPG and has dished out 62 assists.

Northwest's Career FT%
1. Kendey Eaton, 2018-20 - 91.2
2. Molly Hartnett, 2020-pres. - 84.8
3. Tanya Meyer, 2015-18 - 84.4
4. Jaelyn Haggard, 2017-21 - 82.8
5. Tember Schechinger, 2013-16 - 82.1
6. Kim Scamman, 1980-84 - 80.9 
7. Meridee Scott, 2010-14 - 80.7
8. Abby Henry, 2009-12 - 78.9
9. Jessica Burton, 2005-09 - 77.3
10. Lauren Williams, 2005-08 - 77.2

Northwest's Assist's in a Career
1. Pam Cummings, 1995-98 - 822
2. Sandy (Cummings) Nelson, 1987-90 - 598
3. Kim Scamman, 1983-86 - 554
4. Julie Schmitz, 1976-79 - 454
5. Monica Booth, 1980-83 - 378
6 Janet Clark, 1986-89 - 320
7. Marla Sapp, 1982-85 - 302
8. Shelly Jermain, 1991-94 - 298
9. Patty Painter, 1978-81 - 287
10. Molly Hartnett, 2020-pres. - 286

Junior Guard Peyton Kelderman has passed up Tanya Meyer in career three-pointers. Kelderman now ranks seventh all-time in Bearcat history with 133. Kelderman is averaging 5.2 PPG this season while knocking down 29 three-pointers.

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. Peyton Kelderman (2021-pres.) 133
8. Tanya Meyer (2014-18) 132
9. Katie O'Grady, (2004-07) 125
10. Ashleigh Nelson (2011-2014) 121
11. Lauren Williams (2015-08) 106

As a team, Northwest ranks second in the MIAA in free throws made per game (14.00).

The Bearcats rank first in the MIAA in turnovers per game (12.9), which is good for No. 10 in all Div. II.

Northwest ranks fifth in overall scoring defense, holding opposing teams to 61.0 PPG.

Northwest WBB Div. II Top 25 History
- Jan. 25, 1998 - RV (9)
- Feb. 1, 1998 - RV (5)
- Dec. 9, 2003 - RV (8)
- Dec. 16, 2003 - RV (4)
- Jan. 6, 2004 - RV (6)
- Jan. 13, 2004 - RV (17)
- Jan. 20, 2004 - RV (34)
- *Jan. 28, 2004 - 22
- *Feb. 3, 2004 - 17
- *Feb. 10, 2004 - 19
- *Feb. 17, 2004 - 17
- *Feb. 24, 2004 - 21
- *March 15, 2004 - 18
- *March 30, 2004 - 20
- Nov. 10, 2004 - RV (70)
- Dec. 7, 2004 - RV (4)
- Feb. 8, 2005 - RV (5)
- April 1, 2008 - RV (1)
- Nov. 5, 2008 - RV (1)
- Nov. 25, 2008 - RV (1)
- Nov. 30, 2010 - RV (3)
- Dec. 7, 2010 - RV (2)
- Dec. 14, 2010 - RV (4)
- Jan. 4, 2011 - RV (1)
- Jan. 11, 2011 - RV (7)
- Jan. 18, 2011 - RV (19)
- *Jan. 25, 2011 - T23
- *Feb. 1, 2011 - 24
- *Feb. 8, 2011 - 22
- *Feb. 15, 2011 - 20
- *Feb. 22, 2011 - 18
-* March 1, 2011 - 22
- *March 8, 2011 - 19
- *March 29, 2011 - 4
- *Nov. 1, 2011 - 15
- Nov. 22, 2011 - RV (22)
- Dec. 13, 2011 - RV (12)
- Dec. 5, 2023 - RV (13)
- Dec. 12, 2023 - RV (12)
- Jan. 2, 2024 - RV (13)
- Jan. 9, 2024 - RV (15) 

D2CSC CENTRAL REGION POLL (As of Feb. 5)

The Bearcats move up to the seventh spot in the latest D2CSC Central Region rankings.

1. Southern Nazarene (60)
2. Harding (52)
3. Missouri Southern (48)
4. Minnesota State (42)
5. Northwestern Okla. State (34)
6. Missouri Western (32)
7. Northwest Missouri State (23)
8. Fort Hays State (14)
9. Pittsburg State (12)
10. Central Missouri (7)

RV: Nebraska Kearney (4), Henderson State (1), University of Mary (1).

SEASON NOTES:

With Northwest's win against No. 16-ranked Central Missouri, that win tallies the sixth time this season that the Bearcat women have trailed by eight or more points and come back to win.

Trailed 11 vs. Minnesota Crookston (1Q)
Trailed 11 vs. Nebraska Kearney (3Q)
Trailed 16 vs. Emporia State (2Q)
Trailed 8 vs. Augustana (1Q)
Trailed 9 vs. Northeastern State (3Q)
Trailed 8 vs. Central Missouri (3Q)

Against Central Missouri, the 50-point half is the third-highest-scoring half of the year. Also scored 52 vs. Southwest Minnesota State and 51 vs. Minnesota Crookston.

Northwest notched its second ranked win this season against No. 15 Fort Hays State. The Bearcats' win against the Tigers gives Head Coach Austin Meyer his second overall win against a ranked opponent.