Alva to Honor Northwestern Oklahoma State Women's Basketball

Woods County and the city will recognize the team's achievements at the county courthouse next Monday.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:48pm

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented women's basketball game, with overlapping planes of burgundy, green, and yellow, conveying the energy and excitement of the sport.A community celebration of the Northwestern Oklahoma State University women's basketball team's successful season reflects the city's pride in their local athletes.Alva Today

The Northwestern Oklahoma State University women's basketball team will be honored by Woods County and the city of Alva, Oklahoma on Monday, April 6th at the Woods County Courthouse. The team will be recognized for their accomplishments this past season.

Why it matters

Women's sports often receive less recognition and coverage than men's sports, so this event is an important way for the local community to show support and appreciation for the hard work and success of the Northwestern Oklahoma State women's basketball team.

The details

The recognition ceremony will take place at the Woods County Courthouse on April 6th. The team will be honored and celebrated for their achievements throughout the 2025-2026 season.

  • The recognition ceremony will take place on Monday, April 6th, 2026.

The players

Northwestern Oklahoma State University women's basketball team

The women's basketball team from Northwestern Oklahoma State University, a public university located in Alva, Oklahoma.

Woods County

The county in which the city of Alva is located, and which is hosting the recognition ceremony for the women's basketball team.

City of Alva

The city in Oklahoma where Northwestern Oklahoma State University is located, and which is jointly honoring the women's basketball team along with Woods County.

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The takeaway

This event demonstrates the local community's commitment to supporting and celebrating the achievements of its women's sports teams, which is an important step towards greater gender equity in athletics.