The Northwest Missouri State University women’s basketball team fell to No. 11 Emporia State, 86-48, on Wednesday evening at Bearcat Arena in Maryville, Mo.

– The Bearcats fall to 8-13 overall and 3-11 in conference play. The Hornets improve to 20-3 overall and 11-3 in MIAA action.

– Arbrie Benson had a career-high 24 points. She also tallied a rebound, an assist and a blocked shot, going 10-of-20 from the field.

Key Northwest Statistics
– Jasmin Howe had 11 total points and four rebounds. She was 4-of-5 from the charity stripe.

– Tanya Meyer scored 10 points with a team-high seven rebounds. She had three blocked shots, tying her career high.

– Northwest shot 70.6 percent from the free throw line (12-of-17).

Up Next
– Northwest will host Washburn on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1:30 p.m. at Bearcat Arena.

— Northwest Athletics —