Game Time... The Northwestern College women's basketball team looks to extend its win streak to eight games when they travel to Midland for a conference match-up on Saturday, Jan. 30. Tip-off in Fremont, Neb. is set for 2pm. Northwestern has won seven straight games to move into third place in the GPAC with a 12-5 record, 12-8 overall; Midland brings a 10-8 league record, 13-8 overall into Saturday's game.

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All-Time...Saturday's game will be the 60th in the rivalry between Northwestern and Midland, dating back to the 1977-78 season. In their last match-up, the Warriors beat the Raiders, breaking Northwestern's 10-game win streak in the rivalry. Despite the loss, the Raiders hold 44-15 edge in the all-time series. 

Last Time vs Midland...Northwestern dropped an 80-74 decision to the Warriors in a conference match-up played at the Bultman Center on Nov. 25.

Northwestern College was outscored by 13 in the final quarter; the Raiders were led by Molly Schany, who scored 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while Jazy Prins scored a career-best 11 points. The Raiders shot 42% for the game, 44% (10/23) from the three-point line, and held a slight edge on the glass (41-39), led by Taylor VanderVelde with a career-best 11.

Midland was led in scoring by the duo of Makenna Sullivan and Lexis Haase with 25 and 22 points, respectively. Sullivan converted 14-of-18 free throw attempts. The Warriors shot 43% for the game, 35% from the arc. They had a significant advantage at the free throw line, going 22-for-28; Northwestern was 4-of-7 from the charity stripe.

Scouting Reports...

    Midland Warriors: 10-8 (GPAC), 13-8 overall            Head Coach: Shawn Gilbert (8th year)

The Warriors their 2020-21 season off hot, winning eight of their first 10 games, including a 4-0 start to the season and a 91-79 road win over defending GPAC Champion Concordia on Nov. 10. Since then, the Warriors have lost eight games in GPAC play, bringing their conference record to 10-8; 13-8 overall. 

Gilbert is in his eighth season as the Warriors head coach, taking over the Midland program in 2013-14. Prior to Midland, Gilbert served as the recruiting coordinator at the University of Nebraska, a role he held for four seasons. Last year, Midland tied Briar Cliff for eighth place in the GPAC with an 8-14 record, 12-19 overall. They return three starters and 10 players from last year's team; they were picked to finish ninth in the GPAC preseason poll.

    By the Numbers (GPAC / NAIA Rank)
    PPG - 69.14 (8th)
    FG - 37% (10th)
    3pt FG - 29.7% (8th)
    FT - 69.1% (7th)
    Reb Margin - -2.24 (8th)
    Opp PPG - 68.24 (8th)

    Individual Leaders (GPAC / NAIA rank)
    Lexis Haase - 12.38ppg, 37 3pters (T8th), 42 steals (10th)
    Peyton Wingert - 12.19ppg, 373pters (T8th), 6.14rpg
    Makenna Sullivan (All-Conf) - 10.1ppg, 8.7rpg (2nd), 45 steals (9th)

    Northwestern Notes - 12-5 (GPAC), 12-8 overall            Head Coach: Chris Yaw (10th year)

The Raiders have won seven straight, bringing their GPAC record to 12-5; 12-8 overall; Their most recent wins over Dordt, Hastings, and Briar Cliff put them in third place in the GPAC after a 0-5 start. Northwestern is now receiving votes in the latest NAIA Women's Basketball Coaches' Poll. 

    By the Numbers (GPAC / NAIA Rank)
    PPG - 74.5 (3rd)
    FG - 42.5% (2nd)
    3pt FG - 34.8% (2nd)
    FT - 73.6% (T3rd)
    Reb Margin - +4.45 (3rd)
    Opp PPG - 65.5 (5th)

    Individual Leaders (GPAC / NAIA rank)
    Sammy Blum (All-American, 2x all-conf) - 13.05ppg, 50 3pters (2nd), 63 assists (T6th)
    Molly Schany - 12.05ppg, 6.6 rpg (7th)
    Devyn Kemble (All-Conf) - 10.25ppg, 49 3pters (3rd)
    Emilee Danner - 8.75ppg, 1.15 bpg (4th)