MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University head women’s basketball coach Buck Scheel has announced the Bearcats’ 2017-18 schedule and roster. This year’s slate includes 11 home games including a pair of non-conference games played in Maryville, Mo.
“This season’s non-conference schedule is giving us the opportunity to play some Division II programs we haven’t seen for several years with Maryville, Quincy and McKendree,” said Scheel. “I think this will help bring a new level of excitement going into games against new opponents. Those games along with opening the season with Ouachita Baptist and Henderson State will be great tests as we prepare for the MIAA schedule at the end of November. I’m excited to see how our team competes with having several new additions to our roster to go along with our group of returners.”
Northwest begins the season at the SBU Classic against Ouachita Baptist and Henderson State on Nov. 10 and 11. The home slate begins on Nov. 15 against Peru State at 7 p.m. and continues on the 20th against Maryville University at 6 p.m.
The Bearcats will face Rockhurst and St. Mary at the Missouri Western Holiday Inn Express/Candlewood Suites Classic in St. Joseph, Mo., on Nov. 24 and 25.
The MIAA home schedule includes games against Northeastern State (Nov. 30), Central Oklahoma (Dec. 2), Central Missouri (Jan. 11), Southwest Baptist (Jan. 13), Missouri Western (Jan. 27), Lincoln (Feb. 1), Lindenwood (Feb. 3), Pittsburg State (Feb. 15) and Missouri Southern (Feb. 17).
Scheel has also announced two transfer additions from New Mexico Highlands University in forwards Mele Tupouta and Kaylani Maiava. Tupouta, a 5-11 forward, is from Patterson, Calif., and will be a senior for Northwest. Maiava is a 6-0 forward from Garden Grove, Calif., and will be a junior for the upcoming year.
“Both Kaylani and Mele will be great additions to our group of returners and the six freshman we have coming in,” Scheel said. “They will help bring athleticism, depth and college experience to our program during their time here at Northwest. They are both highly motivated individuals and we look forward to getting them here on campus in the fall.”
Click here for 2017-2018 roster.
— Northwest Athletics —