Northeastern State women's basketball returns to the MIAA Tournament after a hiatus since 2018, facing Emporia State as the eighth seed following recent losses.

The Big Picture

The RiverHawks seek to advance in the tournament under new coach Keith Ferguson, highlighting their best season in a decade and individual player performances.

By the Numbers
  • NE State's last MIAA Tournament win was on Mar. 3, 2015, against Washburn.
  • Halie Jones scored 23 points against Central Missouri, while Grace Abercrombie contributed 18 points and eight rebounds in recent games.
  • Courtney Lee led in scoring and rebounding during the regular season.
State of Play
  • NE State faces Emporia State in the MIAA Tournament as the eighth seed.
  • If victorious, they will challenge top seed Missouri Western in the tournament.
  • Emporia State, led by Faith Paramore in scoring and rebounding, has struggled away from home.
  • ESU holds a lead in the series against NE State but lost their last encounter.
What's Next

If Northeastern State wins against Emporia State, they will go head-to-head with Missouri Western in the next round of the tournament.

Bottom Line

Northeastern State women's basketball seeks tournament success after a strong season, facing Emporia State in a critical matchup with eyes set on advancing further in the MIAA Tournament.