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Northwest’s Rosewell get win No. 1000 in sweep of Washburn

Courtesy Northwest Athletics
Courtesy Northwest Athletics

The Northwest Missouri State tennis teams picked up a pair of conference victories over Washburn on Monday afternoon in Topeka, Kan.

The 19th ranked men beat the No. 44 Ichabods, 6-3, to seal the 1,000th victory in coach Mark Rosewell’s career.

The women clinched a 6-3 victory of their own after taking four singles points.

The Bearcat men move to 12-5 this season and 2-0 in the conference with the Ichabods dropping to 4-8 overall and 0-3 in MIAA play.

The Northwest women now hold a 13-6 record with a 5-2 mark in MIAA action while Washburn’s squad fell to 3-12 and 2-6 in the conference.

Women’s results
Singles competition
1. #50 Quesada,Camila (NWMSU) def. Buchman,Casyn (WU) 6-3, 7-5
2. Blackim,Jodie (WU) def. Jarolim,Lorena Rivas (NWMSU) 6-7 (0-7), 6-3, 6-1
3. Kolen,Aniek (NWMSU) def. MoralCarretero,Maria (WU) 2-6, 6-4, 6-3
4. Mannix,Stephanie (NWMSU) def. Plum,Maggie (WU) 2-6, 6-4, 6-3
5. Shepler,Gwen (WU) def. Hull,Marianne (NWMSU) 6-4, 6-2
6. Sestokaite,Vilune (NWMSU) def. Sutton,Ashlynn (WU) 7-5, 6-3

Doubles competition
1. Jarolim,Lorena Rivas/Quesada,Camila (NWMSU) def. Buchman,Casyn/Blackim,Jodie (WU) 8-1
2. Plum,Maggie/Shepler,Gwen (WU) def. Sestokaite,Vilune/Hull,Marianne (NWMSU) 8-4
3. Kolen,Aniek/Mannix,Stephanie (NWMSU) def. Banks,Nzingha/Holle,Kirsten (WU) 8-2

Men’s results
Singles competition
1. #36 Boissinot,Romain (NWMSU) def. Wieand,Martin (WU) 6-3, 7-6 (7-5)
2. #43 Tete,Mauro (NWMSU) def. Hunter,Blake (WU) 6-2, 6-3
3. Barlow,Matt (WU) def. Riveros,Alvaro (NWMSU) 6-1, 7-5
4. Azzaoui,Hicham (NWMSU) def. Horton,Trey (WU) 6-0, 6-4
5. Munoz-Poletti,Dario (WU) def. Altmann,Josef (NWMSU) 6-3, 2-6, 10-6
6. Glowick,Fin (NWMSU) def. Rillinger,Todd (WU) 6-2, 6-0

Doubles competition
1. Hunter,Blake/Barlow,Matt (WU) def. Autones,Aymeric/Riveros,Alvaro (NWMSU) 9-7
2. Tete,Mauro/Boissinot,Romain (NWMSU) def. Wieand,Martin/Horton,Trey (WU) 8-4
3. Altmann,Josef/Glowick,Fin (NWMSU) def. Munoz-Poletti,Dario/Rillinger,Todd (WU) 8-4

The Northwest Missouri State men will return the court on Wednesday, April 15th for a 3 p.m. home dual with UMKC. Both sides return to conference action on Friday, April 17th when Nebraska Kearney makes the trip to Maryville. First serve in both matches is scheduled for 2 p.m.

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Northwest loses series finale at Emporia State 10-9

Northwest2013riggertThe Northwest Missouri State University baseball team fell to Emporia State on Sunday afternoon, 10-9, in Emporia, Kan.

Northwest falls to 19-20 on the year and an even 14-14 in MIAA play. The Hornets move to 26-10 and 17-10 in conference action.

Emporia State got a one out sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth to score the winning run.

Steven Garber capped a strong weekend by blasting his fifth and sixth home runs in the game. For the weekend, Garber was 9-for-17 (.529) with three home runs with eight RBI and seven runs scored.

Austin Wulff also had a big day as he finished 4-for-4 with a pair of runs scored, a walk and a stolen base.  Kolby Greenslade was 4-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored, and Garrett Fort was 3-for-5 with a pair of runs scored and an RBI.

Nikko Pablo started the game, going 2.2 innings, allowing eight runs on nine hits. Only five of the runs were earned.

Austin Battaglia went 3.1 innings, allowing one run on two hits. He had three strikouts.

Carson Smith pitched the final 2.2 innings, allowing just one run on three hits. He struck out two but was saddled with the loss.

Northwest returns to Maryville for a four-game MIAA series with Washburn starting on Friday at 3 p.m.

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Bearcats go 1-1 at Emporia State on Saturday

Northwest2013riggertThe Northwest Missouri State University baseball team split an MIAA doubleheader with Emporia State on Saturday in Emporia, Kan.

Northwest won the first game, 8-6, but fell in the second game, 11-6.

Northwest is now an even 19-19 on the year and 14-13 in MIAA play. Emporia State improves to 25-10 overall and 16-10 in conference action.

In game one, Steven Garber was 4-for-4 with three RBI and three runs scored. He hit his fourth home run of the season in the third.

James Holler was 2-for-3 with a run scored and a double, wihle Kevin Handzlik was 1-for-3 with a homerun in the third. He scored two runs, had an RBI and drew a walk.

Joseph Hietpas got the win, going 5.2 innings, allowing  six runs on six hits. He had six strikeouts and issued just two walks.  Carson Smith got the final four outs of the game to record his seventh save of the year. He did not allow a run and gave up two hits. He struck out one and walked one.

In game two, Gotta hit his second home run of the season in the fourth inning, a solo shot to left. He was 1-for-4 on the day with two runs scored and an RBI.

Garber was 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Fort was 1-for-3 with two runs scored and a walk.

Johnson picked up an RBI and a run scored, going 1-for-3 on the day, while Greenslade was 1-for-4 with two RBI.

Brad Roberts started the game, going 3.1 innings, allowing six runs on four hits. Only five of the runs were earned. He had two strikeouts and four walks.

Northwest used five pitchers in the game. Austin Battaglia went 1.1 scoreless innings to finish off the game. He did not allow a hit and did not issue a walk.

Northwest and Emporia State conclude their four-game series with a noon nine-inning contest on Sunday.

— Northwest Sports Information —

Northwest Missouri State softball sweeps Lions in Joplin

Northwest2013riggertThe Northwest Missouri State softball team solidified its spot in the top eight in the conference after sweeping Missouri Southern on Saturday afternoon in Joplin, Mo.

The Bearcats used 14 hits to rally past the Lions in game one, 9-2, and followed that performance with a 5-0 victory in the nightcap.

Northwest is now 19-19 this season and 12-8 in the MIAA, while Missouri Southern fell to 11-31 and 4-14 in the conference.

In game one, Sarah Baldwin threw a complete game for the Bearcats, giving up two runs on seven hits while striking out four Lions.

Cassidy Lee finished 4-for-5 with three RBI and one run scored.

Stephanie Mark added a single and a double, driving in two runs while scoring one of her own.  Jessica Rawie reached base in three of her four plate appearances, coming in to score twice, and Torri Blythe scored two runs on a pair of singles.

In game two, Kendle Schieber threw her third complete game shutout, giving up just four hits while striking out seven. The junior never allowed multiple base runners and only one runner reached second base. At the plate, Schieber crushed her fourth home run of the season, driving in two runs while scoring two of her own.

Abigail Gilson slapped a pair of singles and scored a run, Torri Blythe drove in a pair of runs and Baylee Scarbrough scored a run after reaching on a single.

Northwest Missouri State will return home to host Truman State in a midweek non-conference doubleheader on Tuesday, April 14. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m.

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Bearcats fall on the road at Emporia State 5-4

Northwest2013riggertThe Northwest Missouri State University baseball team fell to Emporia State, 5-4, on Friday afternoon at the Trusler Sports Complex in Emporia, Kan.

The Bearcats are now 18-18 overall and 13-12 in MIAA play. The Hornets improve to 24-9 and 15-9 in conference action.

Paul Johnson led Northwest offensively as he went 2-for-4 with four RBI, including a three-run homer in the third.

Nick Gotta was 1-for-4 with a double. He scored Northwest’s first run of the game in the opening inning.

Garrett Fort and Derek Meyer both picked up hits and were both driven home on Johnson’s home run in the third.

Anthony Caenepeel was saddled with his first loss of the season, going 4.2 innings in his ninth start of the season. Caenepeel allowed five runs on six hits. He had six strikeouts and allowed four walks.

Austin Battaglia and Patrick Brady combined to pitch 3.1 scoreless innings in relief to finish out the game. Brady had five strikeouts in 2.1 innings. Battaglia struck out two in his one inning of work.

The four game series continues Saturday with a doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. Both games will be seven-inning contests.

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Northwest softball splits with MIAA-leading Pittsburg State

Northwest2013riggertThe Northwest Missouri State softball team picked up a crucial split against league-leading Pittsburg State on Friday afternoon in Pittsburg, Kan.

The Gorillas rallied from a 7-3 deficit in game one to win in extra innings, 8-7, and then the Bearcats retaliated with an 11-1 trouncing in the night cap, scoring in five of the six innings played.

Northwest now has a 17-19 record overall and a 10-8 mark in the MIAA, while the Gorillas move to 28-12 and 15-3 this season.

In game one, Baylee Scarbrough crushed her first home run of the season, driving in two runs in the process.  Stephanie Mark finished 2-for-4, including her tenth home run this year, while Rebecca Maher clubbed a double, knocking in a run and ultimately scoring one of her own.

In game two, Kendle Schieber threw a complete game one-hitter, allowing just two base runners. The junior struck out seven Gorillas and recorded 11 straight to close out the game.

Chantel Adams reached base in all four at bats, finishing with home run and two doubles while driving in five runs and scoring three more.

Abigail Gilson sent a solo shot over the fence in right, the first home run of her collegiate career, while Rebecca Maher scored two runs after reaching on a double and a single.

Northwest Missouri State will play their final road contests of the season on Saturday when they travel to Joplin, Mo. for a twin bill against Missouri Southern. First pitch is scheduled for noon.

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Northwest’s Mark named a finalist for National Player of the Year

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Courtesy Northwest Athletics

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Northwest Missouri State softball senior Stephanie Mark was listed as one of the 25 finalists for the Schutt Sports/NFCA Division II National Player of the Year, as announced by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association on Wednesday. The award is the first of its kind and will continue to be narrowed down until the recipient is announced on May 20.

On the year, Mark has smashed nine home runs, placing her 47th in the country. Her 35 RBI are good for 88th in Division II while her .752 slugging percentage places her in the top 66. In addition, the Ogden, Utah native has struck out once every 36 at bats, the 32nd best rate in the nation.

Mark has recorded two four-hit performances this season and two multi-homer games.

The Bearcats finish their road schedule this weekend when they head south for a pair of conference doubleheaders. They will first play Pittsburg State on Friday followed by a Saturday twin bill at Missouri Southern in Joplin, Mo.

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Northwest’s Quesada named MIAA Tennis Athlete of the Week

Northwest2013riggertKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University women’s tennis senior Camila Quesada has been named the MIAA Athlete of the Week in a release from the conference on Monday. Quesada went a perfect 4-0 at the No. 1 singles position and 3-1 at No. 1 doubles to lead the Bearcats to three victories last week. She is the second women’s tennis player to earn the honor as Lorena Rivas Jarolim garnered conference accolades back on March 2.

Quesada, the No. 50 ranked singles player in the latest ITA, picked up four big singles victories last week. She beat Savannah Drew from William Jewell (6-1, 7-5) on Tuesday and beat Harding’s Piper Huey, the region’s No. 8 ranked player on Thursday (3-6, 6-1, 6-2). On Friday she beat the nation’s No. 21 ranked singles player, Northeastern State’s Kristina Savchenkov (3-6, 6-4, 10-7). Against Central Oklahoma on Saturday, Quesdada beat Alaina Gorina (6-3, 6-0), the region’s No. 11 ranked player.

In doubles, she paired with Lorena Rivas Jarolim to beat William Jewell’s, Harding’s and Central Oklahoma’s No. 1 doubles teams. The lone blemish was a defeat to Northeastern State’s No. 12 ranked doubles tandem of Savchenkov and Patricia Husakova.

The Bearcats will return to action on Wednesday at 2 p.m. with a home MIAA contest against Nebraska-Kearney in both men’s and women’s action. The women will also host Lincoln on Friday at 3 p.m. and Southwest Baptist on Saturday at 10 a.m.

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Bearcats split with Lindenwood Saturday

Northwest2013riggertThe Northwest Missouri State University baseball team split a Saturday doubleheader with Lindenwood at Bearcat Field in MIAA play.

The Bearcats lost the first game, 6-2, but rebounded to win the second game, 7-6.

Northwest got a walkoff double in the bottom of the seventh from Paul Johnson to win game two.

The Bearcats are now 18-17 overall and 13-11 in MIAA play. The Lions are 17-18 overall and 9-11 in league action.

In game one, James Holler was 1-for-4 with a homerun. He drove in both Bearcat runs.  Austin Wulff drew three walks and scored the other Bearcat run, while Derek Meyer was 1-for-3 on the day.

Joseph Hietpas threw all 7.0 innings, allowing six runs on seven hits. Only three of the runs were earned. He had two strikeouts.

In game two, Johnson went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and the game-winning RBI. His double was his sixth of the year.

Garrett Fort was 1-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI. He also had an outfield assist, throwing out a runner at third to end the sixth inning.

Steven Garber was 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored, while Blake Hardegree hit his first homerun of the season, going 1-for-3 on the day.

Brad Roberts started the game but lasted 4.2 innings, allowing six runs on eight hits. He had four strikeouts and did not issue a walk.

Rob Henrichs closed out the fifth and recorded an out in the sixth. He did not allow a run and struck out one.

Carson Smith got the win, pitching the final 1.2 innings. He allowed just one hit and had one strikeout with no walks.

Northwest hits the road for a four-game MIAA series at Emporia State starting on Friday, April 10.

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Northwest softball splits two games at Fort Hays State

Northwest2013riggertThe Northwest Missouri State softball team split its doubleheader with Fort Hays State on Saturday afternoon at Tiger Stadium in Hays, Kan.

The Bearcats scored in the first inning and never looked back in game one, winning 7-1.

Fort Hays State came away with a 5-1 victory in the second outing after plating four runs in the fifth.

The Bearcats move to 16-18 on the year and 9-7 in the MIAA, while the Tigers are now 21-16 and 12-8 in the conference.

In game one, Baylee Scarbrough drove in three runs after reaching base twice, Torri Blythe finished the game 2-for-5 and scored a run, and Rebecca Maher drew walks in her first three at bats, finishing 1-for-2 with a run.

Sarah Baldwin started the game for the Bearcats and finished her 10th complete game this season. The junior gave up just one run on nine hits while striking out seven. Baldwin was one out away from a shutout, but surrendered three straight singles in the seventh to give up the only Tiger run.

In game two, Scarbrough scored the lone run for the Bearcats after reaching on a fielder’s choice.

Kendle Schieber gave up five runs on nine hits over 4.2 innings pitched to take the loss. The junior knocked in a run on a double at the plate.

Maher, Stephanie Mark, Chantel Adams and Jessica Rawie all reached base with singles but were unable to come around and score.

Northwest returns to action next Friday when they travel to Pittsburg, Kan. for a conference doubleheader against the Gorillas. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.

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