MARYVILLE, Mo. – The Northwest Missouri State women’s basketball team fell to Southwest Baptist 73-54 at Bearcat Arena Saturday.

Northwest was down only one point at half, then allowed 30 points in the third quarter to lead toward the eventual 19 point loss. Poor shooting was another key factor in the loss for Northwest. They shot 36.7% from the field and only 11.8% from the three point line.

Kendey Eaton led the Bearcats with 20 points and Mallory McConkey added 14. Kaylani Maiava led the team with 9 rebounds. They went 16-18 from the charity stripe, including 9-10 from Eaton. They outscored Southwest Baptist in the paint 28-26.

Caylee Richardson led Southwest Baptist in scoring with 22. Laura Vierkant added 13 and Regan Tibbits had 10 points. Richardson also led Southwest in rebounds with 11 to give her a double-double. The team shot 50 percent from the field and went 11-19 from the three-point line, including 8-10, in their 30 point third quarter.

Northwest will be back in action on the road this Thursday, to take on Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Mo., at 5:30.

— Northwest Athletics —