The Northwest Missouri State women’s basketball team couldn’t find its offensive rhythm Saturday evening in Topeka, Kan., losing to Washburn, 60-43.

The Bearcats fall to 2-15 overall and 0-11 against conference opponents, while the Ichabods improved their record to 11-6 and 7-4 in the MIAA.

Tember Schechinger tallied her fifth double-double this season, totaling 11 points and 10 rebounds.

The Bearcats closed the game on a 9-2 run. Taylor Shull opened the run when she knocked down a 15-foot jumper, closing the gap to 58-36. After the Ichabods hit a layup with 4:24 to play, Northwest held them scoreless for the rest of the night. Shelby Mustain dropped in an easy layup off a nice pass from Macy Williams before Tember Schechinger made a driving layup and-one. Schechinger closed the scoring on the next possession after a nifty pass from Shull.

The Bearcats will open a three-game homestand on Thursday, Jan. 21 when Nebraska-Kearney comes to town. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30.

— Northwest Athletics —