The Bearcats are 12-0 heading into the NCAA D-II quarterfinals (photo/bearcatssports.com)

The Bearcats are 12-0 heading into the NCAA D-II quarterfinals (photo/bearcatssports.com)

Division II powerhouse Northwest Missouri State had no issues with their first round opponent in Humboldt State this past Saturday in Maryville, Mo.  The Bearcats opened up a comfortable lead, the starters sat out the fourth quarter in a 54-7 win over the Lumberjacks.

At 12-0, the Bearcats will host MIAA Conference rival Emporia State this Saturday.  Northwest won a regular season meeting just a few weeks ago…a 44-10 win on November 7th.

Northwest has advanced to 11 consecutive playoff appearances, the longest streak in NCAA history.