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Bearcat baseball knocks off Northeastern State for first win

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riggertNorthwestHead Coach Darin Loe and the Northwest Missouri State baseball team earned their first win of the 2013 season as the Bearcats defeated Northeastern State 7-5 Saturday.

Northwest got off the bus and pulled the bats out immediately as they jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the first inning. Ryan Abernathy led off the game with a walk followed by two quick outs then a single by JJ Baccari knocked him in to go up 1-0.

Eric McGlauflin and Baccari were both on base when Charlie Krueger hit a three run home run to right field with two outs to put the Bearcats up 4-0.

The Bearcats also had a great showing from the hill as Blane Reutter went the distance for the complete game win. Reutter needed 110 pitches for the 9.0 inning victory as he had five strikeouts, allowed five earned runs and gave up only one walk. Reutter improves to 1-1 on the season.

Northwest added one run in the fourth as Abernathy scored on a throwing error by Northeastern’s third basemen putting the team up 5-2. The Bearcats tallied two more runs in the top of the ninth when Eric Swain singled in Brandon Huske and Abernathy.

A solid pitching performance and seven scattered hits over nine innings helped the Bearcats get their first win in MIAA competition this season. Northwest improves to 1-3, 1-0 in 2013. The RiverHawks and Bearcats will be back at it tomorrow for a double header with the first pitch scheduled for noon with the third and final game of the series to follow.

— NWMSU Sports Information —

NWMSU softball stays unbeaten with win over Southern Arkansas

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riggertNorthwestJenna Creger pitched her second shutout in two days as the Northwest Missouri State offense erupted to roll past Southern Arkansas 8-0 in the 7-State Softball Classic Saturday.

Creger only allowed two hits and struck out 10 batters to help keep the Lady Muleriders’ bats at bay. With the win she also moves her record to 3-0 on the young season and helps keep the Bearcats a perfect 5-0.

Northwest got on the board in the top of the second inning when Kristine Labertew belted a one out double to right field. Labertew would score just one batter later when Madison Jones singled to left and an error by the SAU left fielder allowed Labertew to cross home standing up.

Although the one run was all the Bearcats would need behind Creger, Northwest exploded in the final inning for seven more runs. Back-to-back singles to lead off the seventh would bring Anastaszia Roseberry off the bench as she belted a three-run homer to right.

The Bearcats were not done as Kristen Uthe went deep for a three-run home run over the left field fence scoring Candace Miller and Jordan Ereth. Northwest continued to bat around in the inning when Jones double to left giving the Bearcats an 8-0 lead.

Creger would sit the Lady Muleriders down in order to earn the win as the senior only walked two.

The Bearcats first game of the day was cancelled as the field was deemed unplayable. Northwest puts its perfect record on the line as they close out the 7-State Classic Sunday at 9 a.m. against Henderson State and Oklahoma Panhandle State in the finale.

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Bearcat softball hangs on for two wins Friday

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riggertNorthwestThe Northwest Missouri State softball team dominated Concordia-St. Paul for a 7-0 victory in game one and outlasted Illinois-Springfield 6-5 in extra innings Friday on day one of the 7-State Classic.

Game one was a complete effort from Jenna Creger, as the senior held the Golden Bears to just three hits for the complete game shutout. Creger struck out seven and only walked one batter to improve to 2-0 on the season.

The Bearcat offense saw three multi-hit games including a 4-for-4 effort from Kristen Uthe. Uthe doubled, scored a run and drove in a run to help pace the Bearcat offense.

Stephanie Price accounted for over half the Bearcat offense in game one as she finished 2-for-4 with four RBIs. Price put Northwest on the board in the top of the third inning with a RBI single that scored Uthe before Kylie Cantrell hustled for a two RBI double giving the Bearcats an early 3-0 lead.

Northwest extended its lead in the fourth when Price blasted a no-doubt three-run homer to left field. The home run followed a RBI double from Uthe giving the Bearcats a 7-0 lead.

From there Creger would cruise as she retired 13 of the final 15 batters to close out the win.

Game two had more excitement as the Bearcats needed extra innings to finish off the Prairie Stars, 6-5.

The Bearcats built a 2-0 lead when Candace Miller singled to right field scoring Rachael Schmitz and Jordan Gadbois. Gadbois was hit by a pitch while Schmitz place a bunt single down the first base line to start the third inning.

UIS would add a single run in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings to tie the game at 3-3 before a scoreless seventh inning sent the game to extras.

Both teams scored a run in the eighth before Northwest got two wild pitches to help score two runs in the ninth inning. Jordan Ereth doubled to lead-off the inning, pushing the runner at second to third, before the wild pitches scored both runners giving Northwest a 6-4 lead.

Reliever Paige Blythe was able to dance around a walk and a RBI single to start the final inning. Holding onto the one-run lead Blythe forced back-to-back groundouts to end the game.

Ereth finished 3-for-4 in the second game with two runs scored while Uthe and Cantrell added the final two RBIs to join Miller.

The Bearcats move to 4-0 on the season as they continue action Saturday taking on Oklahoma Christian in game one at 10 a.m. with the night cap against Southern Arkansas to follow at 2 p.m.

— NWMSU Sports Information —

Northwest men’s tennis rallies past Alabama-Huntsville

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riggertNorthwestThe Northwest Missouri State men’s tennis team rallied from an early deficit to earn a 6-3 win over Alabama-Huntsville in their season opener Friday afternoon.

The Bearcats fell behind early as the Chargers took No. 1 and No. 2 doubles by identical 8-4 scores. Alvaro Riveros and Dylan Bernatzky picked up the lone doubles win in the No. 3 position to start the Bearcat comeback with an 8-4 win.

Once singles action started the Bearcats rolled to five straight wins only dropping No. 1 singles. Sergio De Vilchez fell in a close match, 6-0, 6-4 in the only singles loss.

Rafael Bugiga jump started Northwest in No. 2 singles with an exciting 7-6, 7-5 win over Nestor Perez.

Northwest grabbed wins at No. 3 singles as Lluis Altimires won 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 over Chris Kana and teammate Guilherme Narducci cruised in No. 4 singles. Narducci was a 6-2, 6-2 winner over Fredrik Graaner.

Jason Harris won at No. 6 singles, 5-7, 6-3, 6-2 as Alvaro Riveros won his No. 5 singles match, 6-4, 6-1.

The Bearcats return to action next weekend when they travel to Springfield for three matches in three days. Northwest kicks off action Feb. 21 against Harding before matches against Ouachita Baptist and Drury.

— NWMSU Sports Information —

Bearcats’ rally comes up short against Fort Hays State

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NWMSUThe Northwest Missouri State men’s basketball team were unable to overcome a cold shooting night in the first half as they fell 64-60 to Fort Hays State Wednesday night in MIAA action.

Looking to snap a two-game losing streak, the Bearcats fell to 15-8 on the season and 8-6 in the MIAA. Fort Hays State holds its top spot in the league at 15-6 overall and 10-4 in league play as the win clinched the Tigers a berth in next month’s MIAA Tournament.

A feverish second half comeback saw the Bearcats erase what was a 16 point deficit at one time and a 35-21 Fort Hays State lead at the intermission.

After shooting a disappointing 30 percent from the field in the first half, Northwest turned the tables to shoot 48 percent in the second half. The Bearcats used a 13-4 run late in the second half to take their first lead of the night with 2:15 left in the game.

A deep three-pointer from Alex Sullivan put Northwest ahead 53-51, however the Tigers would answer on their next possession with a three-pointer of their own to regain the lead. Sullivan hit three, three-pointers and finished with nine points.

Both teams would trade baskets, when DeAngelo Hailey drove to the basket drawing a FHSU foul. Hailey hit one of two free-throws to tie the game at 56-56 with just 46 seconds left in the game.

Northwest was forced to foul as the Tigers finished a perfect 8-for-8 in the final minute from the free-throw line to seal the win. On the night FHSU missed just one free-throw going 13-of-14 from the line while the Bearcats shot 76 percent going 16-of-21.

Dillon Starzl returned to the court after missing last week due to injury leading the Bearcats with 16 points.

Fort Hays State was led Lance Russell, who scored a game-high 22 points. Teammate Craig Nicholson finished with 21 points as the duo combined for six of the Tigers’ seven three-pointers.

The Bearcats will look to snap their three-game losing streak in a rematch of last Saturday’s loss at Washburn. The Ichabods clinched a playoff berth with an overtime win at Missouri Western Wednesday night as Northwest now sits in sixth place.

Tipoff between the Bearcats and Ichabods is set for 3:30 p.m. from Bearcat Arena.

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Northwest women lose heartbreaker at home to Fort Hays

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NWMSULooking to snap a three-game losing streak, the Northwest Missouri State women’s basketball team dropped its most heartbreaking loss of the season Wednesday night falling to Fort Hays State 54-53 from Bearcat Arena.

Fighting to keep their postseason chances alive the Bearcats fell to 11-11 on the season and 5-9 in the MIAA. Fort Hays State improved to 17-5 overall and 9-5 in league play likely clinching a first round home game.

Junior Monique Stevens was fouled with 1.7 seconds left on a three-point attempt with the Bearcats trailing 54-51. Stevens drained the first two free-throws before missing the final attempt off the back of the rim.

Working with a decisive height advantage, Fort Hays State pulled in the rebound to seal the win. The Tigers outrebounded Northwest 42-36.

It was a poor shooting night for both teams as the Tigers edged the Bearcats shooting just 31 percent. Northwest was held to 30 percent on the night.

The Bearcats trailed most of the first half before a three-pointer from Meridee Scott cut the lead to 27-24 at the half. FHSU stormed out of the locker room to lead by as many as nine points before Northwest took its first lead of the second half with 15:11 left in the game.

Both teams continued to trade baskets until a 9-2 run gave the Bearcats a huge momentum boost paced by three free-throws from Stevens during the run. Stevens led the Bearcats with 12 points in the loss and finished 7-of-9 from the free-throw line.

FHSU regained a lead they would not relinquish with 1:53 on a Katelyn Edwards’ jumper. Northwest was able to cut the lead to one on a Maggie Marnin layup before being forced to foul with 7 seconds left.

The Tigers hit both free-throws taking a 51-54 lead and setting up Stevens’ final free-throws.

Kate Lehman finished with a double-double to lead all players with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Northwest returns to action Saturday as they host first place Washburn. The Lady Blues held off the Bearcats last Saturday for a 64-53 win and carry a seven game winning streak. Tipoff from Bearcat Arena is set for 1:30 p.m.

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Bearcats drop third straight road game as they fall to Washburn

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NWMSUKyler Erickson scored a career-high 17 points Saturday night but Northwest Missouri State couldn’t overcome No. 17 Washburn falling 80-67 in MIAA men’s basketball action.

The Bearcats fall to 15-7 on the season and 8-5 in the MIAA dropping their third straight road game. The Ichabod’s improve to 15-5 overall and 8-4 in league play to move into the top four of the conference standings.

Entering Saturday’s game the Bearcats and Ichabods ranked as the top two teams defensively in the MIAA. After the dust settled it was Washburn who had held the Bearcats to just 36 percent from the field.

In addition to the solid defense from the Ichabods, their 80 points were the most given up by the Bearcats this season. Washburn was equally impressive on the offensive end of the floor shooting 57 percent and led by Martin Mitchell with 20 points.

Along with Mitchell, four Washburn players scored in double figures but it was the senior guard knocking down four of the Ichabods five three-pointers.

Despite a solid effort from the free-throw line, Northwest struggled from long range going 5-of-18 (27%) in the loss.

Northwest gets a second shot at the Ichabods as they host both Fort Hays State and Washburn next week. A Wednesday matchup vs. the Tigers followed by a Saturday matinee with Washburn starts a three-game home swing. Tipoff from Bearcat Arena on Wednesday is set for 7:30 p.m.

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Northwest women come up short at No. 9 Washburn

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NWMSUThe Northwest Missouri State women’s basketball team’s upset bid of No. 9 Washburn came up short Saturday night as the Lady Blues held on for a 64-53 victory over the Bearcats inside Lee Arena.

The Bearcats continue to fight for their MIAA postseason lives as they fell to 11-10 on the season and 5-8 in conference action. Washburn, who has already clinched a postseason berth, holds on to the top spot in the league at 11-1 and 17-3 overall.

Entering Saturday’s game the Lady Blues ranked fourth in NCAA Division II in scoring defense as they had held their last five opponents to under 50 points.

Northwest jumped out to an early lead when a Monique Stevens three-pointer gave the Bearcats a 5-0 lead. However the Lady Blues would answer with an 8-2 run to take their first lead of the game with 14:15 left in the half.

Washburn continued to turn up the pressure as they finished the first half with a 16-4 run and took a 28-17 lead into the locker room. The Lady Blues were able to capitalize off Bearcat miscues with 15 points  off Northwest turnovers. The Bearcats managed only one point off 12 first half turnovers.

In the second half Northwest would make a late run cutting the Washburn lead to 10 with under a minute left in the game, however, Washburn was too much for the Bearcats in the end.

The Bearcats did manage to shoot 63 percent in the second half, but 24 turnovers and a 7-for-13 effort from the free-throw line were too much to overcome.

Led by Maggie Marnin with 17 points the Bearcats were the first team since Northeastern State on Jan. 16 to score at least 50 points on the Lady Blues.

Washburn was led by Laura Kinerknecht with 14 points and two rebounds. Kinerknecht also finished the evening with four of Washburn’s six three-pointers in the win.

Northwest earns rematches next week with both Washburn and Fort Hays State. Wednesday the Bearcats host the Tigers at Bearcat Arena and entertain the Lady Blues Saturday, Feb. 16. Tipoff on Wednesday is set for 5:30 p.m.

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Bearcat baseball gets swept by Arkansas-Monticello

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riggertNorthwestThe Northwest Missouri State baseball team dropped the final two games of its season opening series Saturday against Arkansas-Monticello, falling 8-7 in game one and 11-1 in the finale.

The Bearcats stand at 0-3 on the young season, as the Boll Weevils improve to 4-3 overall. Northwest continues its season opening road swing as they open MIAA play next weekend at Northeastern State.

In game one the Bearcats again fell behind early when UAM pushed one run across in the first inning. However unlike Friday, Northwest rallied limiting the damage to just one run before tying the game in the top half of the second.

The Boll Weevils would hold a 6-1 until the fifth when Northwest would battle back. Scratching away at the UAM lead, Northwest took the lead in the top of the seventh when Luke Lawyer doubled to left giving the Bearcats a 7-6 lead.

A solid pitching effort from Marcus Garrett and Chase Anderson helped Northwest hold the lead as the pair scattered nine hits over 7.2 innings and combined for six strikeouts.

In the bottom of the eighth UAM would tie the game, before a walk-off double ended the game giving the Boll Weevils the 8-7 comeback win.

Four different Bearcats recorded multiple hits while Eric McGlauflin led Northwest going 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs.

Game two belonged to the Boll Weevils as they scored 11 runs on 12 hits ending the game via run rule in the eighth inning.

Ryker Fox picked up the loss going four innings and scattering four hits while allowing just four runs. All four runs came in the first inning however before the junior settled in to pitch three scoreless innings.

Although a strong outing on the mound for the Bearcat hurlers in the finale, the UAM pitching staff was even better allowing just two hits over eight innings and striking out six.

Charlie Krueger and Ryan Abernathy recorded the only two hits for Northwest in the loss.

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Northwest Missouri State softball opens with two wins

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riggertNorthwestA two game total of 30 hits and two stellar pitching performances lifted the Northwest Missouri State softball team to a sweep of the season opening double-header over St. Mary’s Saturday.

Jenna Creger got the ball in game one and started her senior campaign the best possible way. Creger threw four innings and racked up seven strikeouts giving up only two hits and did not allow a run to pick up her first win in 2013.

The bats were also alive for the Bearcats as they collected 13 hits and scored in every inning except the second. Jordan Ereth led Northwest in hitting as she went 4 for 5 and scored three runs. Stephanie Price added the power in game one as she belted a deep home run to left field in a four run third inning for Northwest.

Paige Blythe finished the game on the mound as the Bearcats won 11-3 in a six inning run rule.

Northwest picked up where they left off after game one as they scattered 17 hits over seven innings for a 10-2 win in game two.

Abby Vitosh was in the circle for the Bearcats and waited until the fourth inning to give up her first hit. Vitosh went five strong innings giving up three hits and one earned run posting five strikeouts. Morgan Brunmeier finished the final two innings and gave up two hits, one earned run and had one strikeout looking. Vitosh grabs her first win of the season.

First baseman Rachael Schmitz went 4 for 4 to lead Northwest in hitting in game two. Schmitz drove in two RBIs and added a run of her own. Kristin Uthe went 2 for 5 but added a long ball with a two-run home run in the first inning to get the Bearcats ahead early.

Kristine Labertew went 3 for 4 and scored three times as the Bearcats rolled past St. Mary’s 10-2 in game two.

Northwest will take their 2-0 record to Bentonville, Ark. for the Arkansas-Monticello 7-State Classic next weekend. The Bearcats will play six games against in-region schools starting Friday as they take on Concordia-St. Paul with first pitch schedule for noon.

— NWMSU Sports Information —

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