A collection of photographs taken throughout the 2023-24 Northwest Missouri State men's basketball season. These images were produced for same-day game recap stories and photo galleries published by the Northwest Missourian.
Northwest men's basketball senior forward Wes Dreamer pushes through defenders while going up for a shot during the first half of Bearcats' 65-57 victory over Missouri Western Feb. 24. Dreamer was named the 2023-24 MIAA Player of the Year March 5.
Bearcat men’s basketball senior forward Wes Dreamer dribbles along the baseline during the first half of Northwest's 64-61 victory over Fort Hays State Feb. 3. Dreamer is No. 9 on the Bearcats' all-time scoring list with 1,698 points.
Northwest men's basketball junior forward Daniel Abreu celebrates with his teammates after earning the MVP of the MIAA Tournament March 10. Abreu averaged 17.3 points per game — on 21-for-33 (63.6%) shooting from the field — and totaling 23 rebounds through three contests in the tournament.
Bearcat men's basketball junior guard Isaiah Jackson dribbles along the baseline during the first half of Northwest's 78-65 MIAA Tournament Championship victory over Pittsburg State March 10. Jackson earned a spot on the MIAA All-Defensive team and was honored with all-MIAA status.
Northwest men's basketball sophomore guard Bennett Stirtz scores a layup during the first half of the Bearcats' 80-52 blowout over Missouri Western during the MIAA Tournament Quarterfinals March 7. The victory marked the Bearcats' 22nd straight MIAA Tournament win in Municipal Auditorium.
Northwest men's basketball coach Ben McCollum collects his composure during a timeout in the second half of the Bearcats’ 64-61 double-overtime victory over Fort Hays State Feb. 3. The Bearcats won their sixth consecutive game and opened a two-game lead in the MIAA standings.