MARYVILLE, Mo. — Northwest Missouri State University head women's basketball coach Austin Meyer has announced the addition of three signees for the 2026 recruiting class.
 
The Bearcats have added Lyndey "LJ" Maehl of Fort Dodge, Iowa; Brooke Rose of Sunset Hills, Missouri; and Isabelle "Izzy" Eisbach of Greenfield, Iowa.
 
"We're really excited about this signing class," Meyer said. "All three of these young women can really score the basketball and have a tremendous feel for the game. They've all been coached at a high level, and they each bring a great attitude and work ethic that fits our program. They represent exactly what we want in a Bearcat — on and off the floor. They're high-character, high-academic kids who come from great families, and we can't wait to get them on campus."

Lyndey "LJ" Maehl — 6'0" Forward — Fort Dodge, Iowa (Fort Dodge High School)
Maehl, a versatile 6'0" forward, has been a dominant interior presence with the ability to play around the perimeter for Fort Dodge High. As of March 2025, she ranks third on the school's all-time scoring list with 981 points and is on pace to become the program's all-time leading scorer. Maehl averaged 18.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 46% from the field and 71% from the free-throw line during her junior campaign. A two-time unanimous First-Team All-Iowa Alliance Conference selection, Maehl also excels in the classroom with a 3.9 GPA.

Brooke Rose — 5'9" Guard — Sunset Hills, Mo. (Kirkwood High School)
Rose, a dynamic 5'9" guard, brings scoring versatility, defensive toughness, and leadership fromone of Missouri's top high school programs. The 6A Suburban Conference Player of the Year, Rose averaged 21.3 points, 3 steals, and 3 assists per game, while shooting 35.7% from three-point range and 70% from the line.
Despite missing her freshman year due to injury, Rose has already totaled 804 career points in two seasons and tied her career-high with 29 points in a February 2025 win over Lindbergh. She holds a 3.9 GPA.

Isabelle "Izzy" Eisbach — 5'8" Guard — Greenfield, Iowa (Nodaway Valley High School)
Eisbach joins the Bearcats as one of the most prolific scorers in the state of Iowa. A three-time All-State and All-Conference selection, Eisbach led the entire state in scoring with 31.9 points per game as a junior, while also averaging 9.7 rebounds, 5.3 steals, 3.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks. Her 734 total points last season set multiple school records, including marks for field goals made (250), three-pointers (88), free throws (146), and points in a single game (51). Eisbach has already surpassed 1,500 career points, ranking third all-time in Nodaway Valley history. She has a 3.802 GPA.