by admin | Dec 10, 2008 | Sports Features
Northwest Missouri State head football coach Mel Tjeerdsma has been named a regional coach of the year as selected by the American Football Coaches’ Association (AFCA). It’s the seventh such honor for Tjeerdsma, who earned the award five times from...
by admin | Dec 10, 2008 | Sports Features
The 4 th ranked SBU Bearcats defeated Southwestern Oklahoma State, 106-82, to move their record to 8-0 on the season. It was the 21st consecutive victory for SBU on their home floor in Bolivar. Nick Kovacevich scored a career-high 25 points, Matt Rogers...
by admin | Dec 6, 2008 | Sports Features
The Northwest Missouri State Bearcats advance to their fourth Division II national title game in a row after beating North Alabama 41-7 Saturday afternoon in Maryville. The Bearcats are now 6-0 in semifinal games and head coach Mel Tjeersdma won his 25 th playoff...
by admin | Dec 5, 2008 | Sports Features
Northwest Missouri State hosts North Alabama at 3 p.m. Saturday with a berth in the Division II championship game on the line. Head coach Mel Tjeersdma will shoot for his 25th post-season win, most in D-II football. It’s a situation the Bearcat senior...
by admin | Dec 4, 2008 | Sports Features
Northwest Missouri State senior Hunter Henry scored a season-high 25 points and had 10 rebounds in a 79-56 loss at Emporia State Wednesday at White Auditorium. He added four assists and three steals to his 17 th career double-double. Robert Moores hit five 3-pointers...