The Northwest Missouri State University women's basketball team (20-6 overall, 14-6 MIAA) is set to wrap up its regular season with games against Central Oklahoma and Missouri Southern. The team previously lost to Central Oklahoma and won against Missouri Southern earlier in the season. Central Oklahoma has an overall record of 7-19 and is led by a balanced scoring attack. Meanwhile, Missouri Southern, ranked No. 2 in the MIAA, has four players averaging double figures, and the team ranks third in the MIAA in free throws made per game. The Bearcats have reached the 20-win mark for the first time since 2010-11 and are among seven NCAA Div. II schools with both women's and men's basketball teams tallying 20 or more wins this season.

By the Numbers
  • Northwest Missouri State's overall record: 20-6
  • Missouri Southern's ranking in the MIAA: No. 2
  • Missouri Southern's overall record: 19-7
  • Molly Hartnett's career free-throw percentage: 84.6%
  • Northwest's ranking in free throws made per game in the MIAA: 6th
State of Play
  • The Bearcats are in good form, reaching the 20-win mark for the first time since 2010-11
  • Northwest is among seven NCAA DII schools with both women's and men's basketball teams tallying 20 or more wins this season
  • Missouri Southern ranks third in the MIAA in free throws made per game
Bottom Line

The Northwest Missouri State University women's basketball team is wrapping up its regular season on a high note, achieving a 20-win mark for the first time since 2010-11 and positioning itself among the top NCAA DII schools with both women's and men's basketball teams tallying 20 or more wins this season.