The Northwest Missouri State University softball team will honor its senior class and play against No. 9 Pittsburg State and Missouri Southern in the final home MIAA weekend. Six seniors will be celebrated on Senior Day: Lela Bryant, Abby Nolte, Lauren Gray, Breck Dickey, Sophie Mayhugh, and Hayden Simmons.

By the Numbers
  • The Bearcats are in a four-way tie for fifth place in the MIAA standings with a 20-22 overall record and 9-9 MIAA record.
  • Pittsburg State is ranked No. 9 nationally with a 42-4 overall record and is one game behind first place in the MIAA standings.
  • Missouri Southern, with a 28-15 overall record, leads the all-time series against Northwest 65-59-1.
State of Play
  • Northwest will host No. 9 Pittsburg State and Missouri Southern in the final home MIAA weekend.
  • The top 10 teams in the league will qualify for the 2024 MIAA Softball Tournament in May.
  • Lillie Filger leads the team with a .452 batting average, 66 hits, and 78 total bases.
  • Senior pitcher Breck Dickey ranks No. 2 on Northwest's all-time strikeout list with 411 career punchouts.
What's Next

The Bearcats will look to secure their position in the MIAA standings and prepare for the upcoming softball tournament in May at Gerry Pinkston Stadium in Edmond, Okla.

Bottom Line

Northwest Missouri State softball prepares for an emotional weekend honoring seniors and facing tough opponents as they aim to secure a spot in the upcoming MIAA Softball Tournament.