The Northwest Missouri State women’s basketball team rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to knock off Missouri Valley Tuesday night in Maryville, 71-61.

With the win, the Bearcats move to 1-4 on the season.

Three Bearcats scored in double figures, led by Tanya Meyer with 18.

After going scoreless before the break, Meyer went off after halftime, hitting 5-of-5 shots in the half. The sophomore grabbed five boards and added a block.

Jasmin Howe followed up Saturday’s 18-point performance with 17 on Tuesday, hitting 6-of-10 shots from the field. The junior transfer hit a season-best five three-pointers.

Freshman Macy Williams hit three shots from behind the arc, leading to 15 points while dishing out three assists. The Tabor, Iowa native had yet to score more than four points in a game this season.

Northwest outrebounded the Vikings, 30-25. Fourteen Bearcat rebounds came on the offensive end leading to eight second chance points.  The Bearcats hit 47.3 percent from the field (26-for-55) and 47.8 percent from behind the arc (11-for-23).  Northwest dominated in the paint, outscoring the Vikings 22-8.

The Bearcats are scheduled to host the University of Saint Mary on Monday, Nov. 30. First tip with the Spires is scheduled for 6 p.m.

— Northwest Athletics —