MIAA Tournament Semifinals: Washburn vs. Northwest Missouri Rivalry Renewed
In the MIAA Tournament semifinals, the Washburn Ichabods and Northwest Missouri Bearcats will revive their rivalry, marking their 13th matchup, with the Bearcats holding a 8-4 advantage historically.
By the Numbers- The Ichabods hold a 44-25 all-time record in the MIAA Championship Tournament.
- Northwest Missouri's Wes Dreamer leads in scoring at 18.7 ppg, and the team ranks first in the nation in free throw percentage at 80.4%.
- Northwest Missouri has won its last 14 games and ranks second in the nation in scoring defense.
- This upcoming game will be the 121st meeting between the two schools, with Washburn leading the series 63-57.
The victorious team in the Bearcats/Ichabod game will advance to the MIAA Championship game to face the winner of Pittsburg State/Fort Hays State on Sunday at 3:30 pm.
Bottom LineThe matchup between Washburn Ichabods and Northwest Missouri Bearcats in the MIAA Tournament semifinals brings forth a historic rivalry, poised to shape the path to the conference championship.
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