Northwest Missouri State University's Molly Hartnett has been named the A Game Scholar-Athlete of the 2024 MIAA Women's Basketball Championships, presented by Mammoth. She achieved this honor by contributing to her team's success while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA as an elementary education major with 114 credits completed. Hartnett, a 5-9 guard, led her team in various statistical categories during the regular season and is set to be honored with the MIAA A Game trophy prior to the start of the postseason tournament where her team is seeded No. 2.

By the Numbers
  • Molly Hartnett has a perfect 4.0 grade point average.
  • She led the Bearcats in minutes (853), points (359), and assists (91) during the regular season.
  • Northwest Missouri's first matchup in the MIAA postseason tournament is scheduled for March 7 against Nebraska Kearney.
State of Play
  • Molly Hartnett's team is set to compete as the No. 2-seeded Bearcats against No. 7-seeded Nebraska Kearney in the MIAA quarterfinals on Thursday, March 7.
  • The 2024 MIAA Basketball Championships will be broadcast live exclusively on The MIAA Network.
Bottom Line

Molly Hartnett's exceptional performance on the court and in the classroom has earned her the well-deserved recognition as the A Game Scholar-Athlete, highlighting her dedication to both academics and athletics.