Beavers Outmatched in Loss to U-Mary

Bemidji State women's basketball team struggles against Marauders in 85-54 defeat

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Bemidji State women's basketball team was unable to keep pace with U-Mary, getting outscored in every quarter and ultimately falling 85-54 in the matchup. Only one Beaver, Evyn Eppinga, scored in double figures with 10 points, while Beth Bolte led the team with 6 rebounds.

Why it matters

This loss drops Bemidji State's record to 0-2 on the season, as they continue to search for their first win under new head coach. The team will need to regroup and find ways to be more competitive against tough conference opponents like U-Mary going forward.

The details

Bemidji State struggled mightily on both ends of the floor, shooting just 36% from the field and allowing U-Mary to shoot 47%. The Marauders also dominated at the free throw line, making 23-of-31 attempts compared to just 7-of-12 for the Beavers. U-Mary's balanced scoring attack, with four players scoring 8 or more points, proved too much for Bemidji State to handle.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Evyn Eppinga

A Bemidji State player who scored a team-high 10 points and led the team with 3 assists.

Beth Bolte

A Bemidji State player who grabbed a team-high 6 rebounds.

Gabby Fineday

A Bemidji State player who made 2 three-pointers.

U-Mary

The opposing team that defeated Bemidji State 85-54.

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What they’re saying

“We just couldn't find a spark against U-Mary. They outplayed us in every quarter and we couldn't match their intensity.”

— Evyn Eppinga, Bemidji State Player

The takeaway

This lopsided loss highlights the work Bemidji State's new coaching staff has ahead of them to get the team competitive in the tough Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The Beavers will need to find ways to generate more offense and shore up their defense if they hope to turn things around this season.