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%.
State of Play
  • 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.
What's Next

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 Line

The 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.