Northwestern Women's Basketball Secures Home Victory

Raiders defeat Morningside University 71-59 with strong rebounding performance

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Northwestern College women's basketball team (14-11, 10-9 GPAC) defeated Morningside University (13-13, 8-12 GPAC) 71-59 at the Bultman Center, securing a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter. The Raiders' dominant rebounding, with a 47-32 edge, was a key factor in their victory.

Why it matters

This win helps solidify Northwestern's position in the conference standings, as they now sit in 6th place and are 2 games ahead of 7th. The Raiders' strong performance at home against a conference opponent demonstrates their ability to compete at a high level.

The details

The game started evenly, but Northwestern gained momentum in the first quarter with a successful layup by Emily TerWee and a 3-pointer from Margo Schuiteman. The Raiders capitalized on Morningside turnovers, leading to a scoring run that featured contributions from Aubrey Schwieso and Ellie Karolevitz. Northwestern maintained their lead throughout the game, weathering a Morningside comeback attempt in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Raiders pulled away with back-to-back 3-pointers from Ashtyn Wobig.

  • The game was played on February 12, 2026 at the Bultman Center in Orange City, Iowa.

The players

Ashtyn Wobig

Scored a team-high 25 points, with 7 rebounds, 3 steals, and a perfect 5-5 from three-point range.

Emily TerWee

Contributed 8 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and a block.

Allison Piercy

Scored 11 points, the second Raider in double digits.

Northwestern College

The women's basketball team, with a 14-11 overall record and 10-9 in the GPAC conference.

Morningside University

The opposing team, with a 13-13 overall record and 8-12 in the GPAC conference.

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What’s next

Northwestern will host the College of Saint Mary on Saturday, February 14 at the Bultman Center. The matchup is set for 2 p.m.

The takeaway

This victory helps solidify Northwestern's position in the conference standings, as they now sit in 6th place and are 2 games ahead of 7th. The Raiders' strong performance at home against a conference opponent demonstrates their ability to compete at a high level and continue their winning ways.