Press Release

Oct. 12, 2007

Shaq's Nightmare Begins

MARYVILLE, Mo. - The Northwest Missouri State women's basketball team began shooting free throws today at noon and will continue through the night until tomorrow at noon to raise money. The team will be split into groups of three and shoot free throws for five hours each.

Northwest will open practice Monday, Oct. 15 and play an exhibition game versus Illinois State on Nov. 3 in Normal, Ill. The Bearcats regular season schedule begins at home on Nov. 16 in the Winstead-Reeves Classic.