The Northwest Missouri State women’s basketball team traveled to Nebraska-Kearney Thursday and beat the Lopers 74-62. The Bearcats made 12 three-pointers on 29 attempts. Northwest was consistent beginning to end, winning each individual quarter. The Bearcats also continued their dominance from the free throw line going 20-21 from the charity stripe. The Bearcats had 5 double digit scorers for the first time since November 2016.

Jaelyn Haggard led the team with 16 points, followed by Kendey Eaton with 15, Erika Schlosser with 13, and Kiley Coleman and Kaylani Maiava with 10 points each. Schlosser had 7 assists which led the team and Maiava had 9 rebounds to lead the Bearcats.

The Lopers struggled to put points on the board only managing one double digit scorer, Maegan Holt who had 10. They were held to 25% from the three point line. They were outrebounded by the Bearcats 29-31.

The Bearcats continue their road trip against Fort Hays on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. Bearcats look to continue their road conference success where they are currently 3-1. The Bearcats currently 7-10 overall.

— Northwest Athletics —