MSU-Northern Skylights Head to Frontier Conference Tournament

The women's basketball team looks to bounce back after a tough end to the regular season.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The MSU-Northern Skylights women's basketball team finished the regular season with a 12-10 record in the Frontier Conference, sliding them into the number five seed for the upcoming conference tournament. After a five-game losing streak to end the year, the Skylights now face a tough matchup against the fourth-seeded Rocky Mountain College Battling Bears in the opening round.

Why it matters

The Skylights are looking to rebound and make a deep run in the Frontier Conference Tournament after a disappointing end to their regular season. A strong tournament performance could help erase the sting of their late-season skid and set them up for success next year.

The details

Head coach Chris Mouat knows his team has a tough challenge ahead against Rocky Mountain College, a squad the Skylights have faced multiple times this season. The Battling Bears' size and the play of standout Paige Wasson will be key factors, but Mouat is confident his team can find a way to win if they throw everything they have at their opponent.

  • The Frontier Conference Tournament begins on Saturday, February 26th.
  • The Skylights' opening round matchup against Rocky Mountain College is scheduled for a noon tipoff on Saturday.

The players

Chris Mouat

Head coach of the MSU-Northern Skylights women's basketball team.

Paige Wasson

A standout player for the Rocky Mountain College Battling Bears, considered one of the best in the Frontier Conference.

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What they’re saying

“Rocky is a tough draw and a tough team. We've seen them a bunch so we kind of know what we are in for. Their size is a problem and Paige Wasson I think is among if the best player in the league. . . we are throwing a lot at the wall and seeing what sticks.”

— Chris Mouat, Head Coach (hilinetoday.com)

What’s next

The winner of the Skylights-Battling Bears matchup will advance to the Frontier Conference Tournament semifinals.

The takeaway

The Skylights have a tough road ahead in the Frontier Conference Tournament, but a strong performance could help erase the disappointment of their late-season struggles and set them up for success in the future.