Basketball

Northwest head men's basketball coach Matt Keeley sat down with us to highlight the growth in Jack Ratigan and Trey Moala, the new pieces joining the Bearcat roster, and opening up with good competition in St. Joseph.

The crossover season begins at Northwest Missouri State as the fall sports season winds down and the winter sports teams begin play.

Head coach Austin Meyer has guided Bearcat women's basketball to a .500 or better record four seasons in a row, the longest stretch since the late 1980s, but he has higher aspirations for the 2025-26 campaign.

The Great Lakes Valley Conference and St. Joseph, MO Sports Commission will partner for the league's men's and women's basketball tournaments beginning in 2027.

Northwest Missouri State men's basketball was tabbed 14th and 11th in the MIAA coaches and media polls, respectively.

Northwest Missouri State women's basketball was picked seventh and eighth in the MIAA media and coaches polls, respectively.

Northwest Missouri State women's basketball sharpshooter Caely Kesten signed a professional contract to continue playing overseas.

The Bill Snyder Women's Basketball Classic returns to the Civic Arena in St. Joseph in December with its first ranked matchup.

Former Northwest Missouri State men's basketball player Mitch Mascari isn't done on the hardwood just yet. Mascari will play for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Summer League.

Serena Sundell's storied basketball journey took another leap Monday night. The guard from Maryville, MO became the ninth WNBA draft pick in Kansas State history. The Seattle Storm selected Sundell 26th overall.