All-time record 1,329–933 (.588) Nickname Bearcats Arena Bearcat Arena First season 1915 | Location Maryville, MO Home Away Head coach Ben McCollum | |
University Northwest Missouri State University Colors Bearcat Green and White Conference Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association | ||
The Northwest Missouri State Bearcats men's basketball team represents Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, in the NCAA Division II men's basketball competition. The team is currently coached by Ben McCollum, who has been at the head of the helm since 2009. The Bearcats currently compete, and are one of two founding members remaining, of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA). The basketball team plays its home games in the Bearcat Arena on campus.
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National championship game
The men's team in its sole national championship appearance in 1932 lost to Henry's Clothiers in the Amateur Athletic Union title game at Convention Hall in Kansas City, Missouri 15-14 in a last second shot. The Bearcat team was coached by Hank Iba. The featured Bearcat players included Jack McCracken and Wilbur Stalcup. At the time both corporate-sponsored teams and colleges competed in the same tournament.
Bearcat Arena
Bearcat Arena has a seating capacity of 2,500. The facility also houses the university's commencement ceremonies, as well professional concerts. Bearcat Arena, formerly known as Lamkin Gymnasium, was built in 1959 and underwent a $6 million renovation during the 1993–94 academic year with additions. The south side received a new face which included a fitness center and coaches' offices on the second floor.
Records
Following is a list of Northwest Missouri State University men's basketball seasons.