Northwest Missouri State Athletics

Kylah vanDonkersgoed is in her first season as a graduate assistant with the Northwest Missouri State women’s basketball program in 2026-27.

She comes to Northwest following a successful playing career at Wayne State College. During her final season in 2025-26, she earned Second Team All-NSIC honors after starting all 28 games and averaging 13.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. She scored in double figures 17 times, including a career-high 33 points against MSU Moorhead.

In addition to her success on the court, vanDonkersgoed was recognized for her work in the classroom, earning NSIC Myles Brand All-Academic with Distinction honors and being a repeat selection to the NSIC All-Academic Team of Excellence.

A native of South Dakota, vanDonkersgoed graduated from Sioux Falls Christian High School, where she was a multi-sport standout in basketball and volleyball. She earned Class A Third Team All-State and First Team All-Dak 12 Conference honors in basketball while also playing on three Class A state championship volleyball teams.

She earned her undergraduate degree after majoring in criminal justice and psychology and is continuing her education at Northwest while beginning her collegiate coaching career with the Bearcats.