Women's Basketball
Competing at the Region IX Tournament in Rock Springs the Northwest College women’s basketball team found its groove again but came up short in the championship game, as the Trappers defeated Eastern Wyoming College 67-61 in the quarterfinals, Lamar Community College 69-52 in the semifinals before falling to Gillette College in the championship game 80-72.
Returning to full strength for the first time in several weeks the Northwest College women’s basketball team blitzed past visiting Northeastern Junior College 88-57 in Cabre Gym on Saturday to open postseason play.
Despite ending the season on a three-game losing streak, including a loss on the road to Western Wyoming Community College 80-72 on Feb. 25, the Northwest College women’s basketball team claimed a share of the Region IX North regular season title in a three-way tie.
During a challenging week, needing just one win to secure the No. 1 seed, the Northwest College women’s basketball team stumbled without two main rotation players, falling to Central Wyoming College 78-65 at home on Feb. 18 and losing on the road to Casper College 78-71 on Saturday.
Pulling away for good late and avenging the only conference loss of the season put the Northwest College women’s basketball team in prime position to secure the No. 1 seed and hosting rights in the postseason, defeating visiting Gillette College 88-61 on Saturday.
The Northwest College women’s basketball team is flying high at the top of the Region IX North after four straight wins, as the Trappers defeated Eastern Wyoming College 83-61 on Thursday and Laramie County Community College 70-61 on Saturday.
Getting back on the court after nearly a month didn’t slow down the Northwest College women’s basketball team, as the Trappers rolled to two victories to start Region IX North action, defeating Laramie County Community College 74-46 on Thursday and Eastern Wyoming College 88-68 on Saturday.
After a small stumble in Gillette the previous weekend, the Northwest College women’s basketball team got back on track, defeating Casper College for the first time in nine years 81-62 at home on Wednesday, Jan. 28, before beating Central Wyoming College 73-60 on Saturday.
A strong fourth quarter helped the Northwest College women’s basketball team pull away for a statement win at home against Western Wyoming Community College 80-62 last Wednesday before falling in a difficult road opener on Saturday 78-73 to Gillette.
After an injury-filled first semester the Northwest College women’s basketball team is hoping for a strong start after the winter break, hitting the court with nearly all eligible players healthy to start Region IX North action at home this week.
The Northwest College women’s basketball team split its final two games before the winter break at the Arizona Western Tournament in Yuma, falling to the hosts 66-50 on Dec. 17 and defeating North Idaho College 74-47 on Dec. 18.
The Northwest College women’s basketball team split its final two games before the winter break at the Arizona Western Tournament in Yuma, falling to the hosts 66-50 on Dec. 17 and defeating North Idaho College 74-47 on Dec. 18.
The Northwest College women’s basketball team split its matchups in Rock Springs for the Western Wyoming Community College Classic, defeating Northeastern Junior College 80-67 on Friday before another difficult loss, 73-69, late on Saturday against Utah State University-Eastern.
After taking a quick hiatus over Thanksgiving break the Northwest College women’s basketball team is ready to get back on the court, heading on the road after a flurry of four home games before the short break.
Battling in a busy week at home, the Northwest College women’s basketball team split its four matchups, losing to Eastern Arizona College 71-64 and Williston State College 88-86 while defeating United Tribes Technical College 83-69 and the Rocky Mountain College JV 104-42.
