Bearcats Split Doubleheader at Emporia, Men Clinch 8th Straight MIAA Crown

 

The Northwest Missouri State Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams split a double header Thursday in Emporia, Kansas against Emporia State, with the men taking a hard fought 69-62 victory but the women falling 69-58.

John Coffey has the story.

The Bearcat men’s win, coupled with Missouri Western’s win over #15 Washburn, clinches Northwest their 8th consecutive MIAA championship.

OTHER SCORES

WOMEN

Washburn 51
Missouri Western 41

Central Oklahoma 77
Rogers State 59

Northeastern State 776
Newman 63

Central Missouri 70
Nebraska-Kearney 66

Fort Hays State 74
Lincoln 43

 

MEN

Missouri Western 81
#15 Washburn 77

CEntral Oklahoma 93
Rogers State 83

Fort Hays State 84
Lincoln 67

Newman 74
Northeastern State 66

Nebraska-Kearney 74
Central Missouri 51