Northwest track and field continued to rewrite the program's history book Jan. 22-23 at the Northwest Open in the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse. Read more
Northwest track and field continued to rewrite the program's history book Jan. 22-23 at the Northwest Open in the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse. Read more
Northwest women’s basketball entered 2021 looking to move past the first half of the season, time in which true freshman forward Jillian Fleming and redshirt freshman Emma Atwood were out due to injury. Those obstacles were accompanied by multiple postponements on behalf of the women after h… Read more
Welcome to this week’s edition of Walk The Talk, the mailbag column that focuses on mostly everything Northwest Athletics. This week, someone submitted a question about Nick Cannon, so that should be interesting. To be fair, I did say mostly everything Northwest Athletics. Read more
As Northwest women’s basketball freshman guard Molly Hartnett weaved side to side in the middle of the fourth quarter to get past the tough defense of Central Oklahoma’s freshman guard Taylor Dement, Hartnett was fouled crossing mid-court. Read more
As Northwest senior guard Jaelyn Haggard trotted back onto the court following halftime against Newman, she was sitting at 1 for 6 from beyond the arc, unable to find her rhythm in a tight contest. Read more
Northwest track and field junior Jake Norris hadn’t laced up his spikes in 322 days before the Mel Tjeerdsma Classic Jan. 16 in the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse. Read more
From the sideline, Northwest women’s basketball coach Austin Meyer could be heard screaming at his offense, looking to tie the game at 51 heading into the final three minutes of the contest Jan. 19 against Emporia State in Bearcat Arena. Read more
If this is your first time reading, welcome. If you’ve read either of the first two editions of this mailbag column, then welcome back. The main premise, per usual, is to focus on anything regarding Northwest Athletics. Whether it be a question about soccer’s recruiting class in 2021, or the… Read more
Just like all of the other athletic programs at Northwest, esports is preparing for another semester. Read more
Hello and welcome to the second edition of my mailbag column. The main premise, of course, is to focus on anything regarding Northwest Athletics. Whether it be a question about soccer’s recruiting class in 2021, or the chances of men’s basketball winning another national title, I’ll answer it. Read more
Hello and welcome to the inaugural edition of my newest column. The main premise, of course, is to focus on anything regarding Northwest Athletics. Whether it be a question about soccer’s recruiting class in 2021, or the chances of men’s basketball winning another national title, I’ll answer it. Read more
The MIAA finalized plans for volleyball and soccer in the spring of 2021 on Nov. 24. Read more
Many college athletes were heartbroken with the cancellation of spring sports earlier in the year due to COVID-19. This rings true for Northwest track and field runners Hiba Mahgoub and Tyrell Maddox. Read more
Northwest women’s basketball traveled to Oklahoma, completing their first two games Nov. 19 and Nov. 21 and returned to Maryville with a record of 1-1. Read more
After months of anticipation, Northwest women’s basketball will take the court for the first time in the 2020-21 season, diving into the 22-game season Nov. 19 against Northeastern State in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Read more
Despite uncertainties around it looming for months, basketball season is here. Read more
Northwest Athletics named Justin Mallett as the athletic diversity and inclusion designee on behalf of the department. Read more
Despite basketball season starting in a week among the MIAA, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has people wondering if there will even be a season. Read more
Prior to this year, Northwest rugby was searching for a way to become affiliated with the University. After becoming an affiliate of Northwest, the program was hoping to expand participation numbers. Read more
Northwest cross country is set to compete in a makeshift MIAA meet Oct. 30 in Wichita, Kansas, but more than half of the men’s team is in quarantine due to COVID-19. Read more
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The MIAA announced Oct. 1 that winter sports had the green light to move forward as regularly scheduled, with official practices starting Oct. 15 and games for men’s and women’s basketball starting Nov. 18-19. Read more
The Northwest women’s soccer team was awarded the United Coaches Team Academic Award Sept. 26. Read more
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When the MIAA CEO Council announced Aug. 14 that fall sports were suspended until Jan. 1, 2021, it also said a decision on winter sports would come Oct. 1 at the latest. Read more
Northwest Assistant Athletic Director for Administration Kiersten Orton was named to the MIAA Community Culture Task Force Sept. 17. Read more
Over the summer, Northwest golf junior Spencer Roach had the chance of a lifetime to caddie for professional golfer Michael Arnaud on the Korn Ferry Tour Aug. 6. Read more
Keely Danielsen, a senior cross country and track and field athlete, looks to challenge herself with what lies ahead in sports and life. Read more
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After the MIAA CEO Council announced the postponement of fall sports Aug. 14, Northwest Director of Athletics Andy Peterson said the process was something that kept him up at night. Read more
In 2017, after two years working as the coordinator of leadership and development for Residential Life at Northwest, Paul Bennett was adamant about a few things in life. Read more
A long lasting tradition at Northwest is Family Weekend. This year’s Family Weekend was canceled due to COVID-19. Read more
Northwest cross country is looking for a push towards track and field in the spring now that a fall training regiment has been implemented for the program. Read more
Adidas has been outfitting Northwest Athletics for most of the last decade. Read more
Whether to have or not to have football in the fall, across all levels, was a decision that was left hanging in the balance for months. Read more
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The MIAA CEO Council issued a statement Aug. 14 that all fall sports are suspended until Jan. 1, 2021. Read more
Effective Aug. 14, fall sports among the MIAA were put on hold due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Read more
The newly rolled out AstroTurf at Bearcat Pitch is a sight Northwest soccer fans won’t have the luxury of gazing at this fall. Read more
With the MIAA suspending all fall sports competition until Jan. 1, 2021, Amy Woerth and her Bearcats find themselves unable to play after coming off a historical season where they saw the program's first back-to-back 20-win seasons in 2018-19, and found themselves as high as No. 10 in the AVCA Top 25 poll in 2019, marking the highest ranking in program history. However, Woerth was not allowed to voice her opinion as she was not on any committees that were making crucial decisions. Due to other conferences and teams opting out of their respected seasons across the NCAA, Woerth was foreshadowing the inevitable. This foreshadowing eased the pain for players and coaches. Northwest will have to deal with the hardships of recruiting and seniors deciding to leave or stay. In the meantime, the Bearcats will be using this freetime as an extended offseason.
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The MIAA announced Aug. 14 that fall sports are suspended until Jan. 1, 2021. The decision from the association came in the wake of the NCAA's choice to cancel all fall sports championships for the 2020-21 school year.
Northwest Director of Athletics Andy Peterson gave insight into the decision-making process, along with reflecting on the situation as a whole. Read more
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This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Read more
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, collegiate athletes in their final year of eligibility were left with a season that was squandered after NCAA President Mark Emmert released a statement March 12, one that halted the remainder of championship events for winter and spring sports. Read more
Northwest Athletics was blindsided March 12 by the NCAA’s cancellation of all spring sports due to COVID-19 related complications. In response, the University’s athletic administration has done its best to ease student-athlete’s transition into a rather unconventional semester. Read more
One year ago, Makayla Hewell was questioning if she wanted to continue her collegiate running career after fracturing her ankle. It was ultimately a decision that, among others, led to her transferring to Northwest from Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Georgia. Read more
I want to start off by saying that I get it. I get that you’re frustrated, upset, whatever it might be — understandably so. Read more
Northwest indoor track and field was supposed to end its season on a track 787 miles away from Maryville. The Bearcats did that, but not the way they intended. Read more
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Northwest women's basketball ends season with loss to Emporia State in MIAA Tournament Quarterfinals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After the final buzzer sounded, Erika Schlosser met with her team and then proceeded to a room that lined the upper-deck inside of Municipal Auditorium for what was Northwest women’s basketball’s final postgame press conference of the season. Read more
When Northwest women’s basketball steps inside of Municipal Auditorium March 5, the Bearcats will be looking to complete an upset bid that would, on paper, surpass the one they accomplished less than 24 hours prior. Read more
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Northwest women’s basketball forward Mallory McConkey placed her left foot, followed by her right, on the free throw line at the north basket March 4 in Municipal Auditorium. Read more
Raucous cheers, seniors winning in their final conference meet and one major cramp defined Northwest indoor track and field’s performance at the MIAA Indoor Track & Field Championships Feb. 28-March 1 in Pittsburg, Kansas. Read more
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When Northwest women’s basketball coach Austin Meyer sat next to men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum in front of a group of reporters March 3 at the Northwest Athletics Media Luncheon, it was one of the seldom times the duo did an interview together. Read more
A rough opening act to the 2020 Northwest softball season continued with a 1-4 road trip to the 5-States Classic Feb. 21-23 in Emporia, Kansas. Read more
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Prior to Northwest women’s basketball making the 45-minute trip south Feb. 25 to face rival Missouri Western, the Bearcats had two games to earn their way into the MIAA Tournament. Read more
Northwest track and field junior Jake Norris hadn’t laced up his spikes in 322 days before the Mel Tjeerdsma Classic Jan. 16 in the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse.
From the sideline, Northwest women’s basketball coach Austin Meyer could be heard screaming at his offense, looking to tie the game at 51 heading into the final three minutes of the contest Jan. 19 against Emporia State in Bearcat Arena.
If this is your first time reading, welcome. If you’ve read either of the first two editions of this mailbag column, then welcome back. The main premise, per usual, is to focus on anything regarding Northwest Athletics. Whether it be a question about soccer’s recruiting class in 2021, or the…
Just like all of the other athletic programs at Northwest, esports is preparing for another semester.
Hello and welcome to the second edition of my mailbag column. The main premise, of course, is to focus on anything regarding Northwest Athletics. Whether it be a question about soccer’s recruiting class in 2021, or the chances of men’s basketball winning another national title, I’ll answer it.
Hello and welcome to the inaugural edition of my newest column. The main premise, of course, is to focus on anything regarding Northwest Athletics. Whether it be a question about soccer’s recruiting class in 2021, or the chances of men’s basketball winning another national title, I’ll answer it.
The MIAA finalized plans for volleyball and soccer in the spring of 2021 on Nov. 24.
Many college athletes were heartbroken with the cancellation of spring sports earlier in the year due to COVID-19. This rings true for Northwest track and field runners Hiba Mahgoub and Tyrell Maddox.
Northwest women’s basketball traveled to Oklahoma, completing their first two games Nov. 19 and Nov. 21 and returned to Maryville with a record of 1-1.
After months of anticipation, Northwest women’s basketball will take the court for the first time in the 2020-21 season, diving into the 22-game season Nov. 19 against Northeastern State in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.