Monday, February 27
BOZEMAN
7 p.m.
Montana State University
vs
Eastern Washington
Bobcat Women Celebrate Five Seniors Monday Night in Regular Season Finale
2/26/2023 9:49:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Monday night, the Bobcats will honor its Fab 5 prior to tipoff against Eastern Washington at 7 p.m. in Worthington Arena- the season finale for both squads before playing in the Big Sky Conference Tournament March 4-8 in Boise, Idaho.
All five Montana State women's basketball seniors have their own stories, their own journeys, and have overcome adversity most could not fathom. Yet when the sums of the parts come together it is a reason to celebrate.
Monday night, the Bobcats will honor its Fab 5 prior to tipoff against Eastern Washington at 7 p.m. in Worthington Arena- the season finale for both squads before playing in the Big Sky Conference Tournament March 4-8 in Boise, Idaho.
Darian White, Kola Bad Bear, Madison Jackson, and Kenzie Stumne have been part of three 20-win seasons, two regular season Big Sky titles, and one Big Sky Conference tournament championship and an appearance in the NCAA's big dance. Their 84 victories make them the winningest class in MSU history, surpassing the previous mark of 82 wins set by Blaire Braxton, Madeline Smith, Oliana Squires and friends.
Stumne, a product of Forest Lake, Minn., changed tennis shoes for dress ware as injury forced her to retire from the game. This season, she found a new role, and just as important as any others, serving as a student assistant.
Add to the mix Grace Beasley, a native of Australia and transfer from Washington, the total effectiveness of the group becomes stronger. Head Coach Tricia Binford's mantra that the team is at its best happens when everyone is involved comes to life.
And its MSU's five seniors that have fueled the fire this winter.
"Without a doubt everything this group has achieved, everything they have overcome, and the legacy they'll leave with this program is extremely special," Binford said. "They have lived out our core values. They have used their platforms to make us all better. We look forward to honoring them and their accomplishments. I am very proud of what this group has meant to our program, the University and Bobcat Nation. They have set the standard."
As individuals, White is a Big Sky Tournament MVP, a Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year; and perennial all-conference performer who ranks third all-time in scoring at MSU. She has played and started in 118 games. Bad Bear, another all-conference honoree, is one of the top post players in the league and has used her platform to educate fans on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. Jackson, has defined grit and determination, overcoming injuries and setbacks to become a starter. And Beasley has added spice and experience to help the Bobcats earn its first back-to-back 20-win seasons since 2015=16, 2016-17.
Yet, again, they are no better than the whole. A whole that was gone 44-8 overall and 32-4 in Big Sky play in front of their home crowd. A whole that will put everything on the line Monday night for an outright Big Sky regular season title and the No. 1 seed at next weekend's league tournament.
A whole that has shown Bobcat Nation that if you have passion, care deeply and love, anything is possible.
Monday night, the Bobcats will honor its Fab 5 prior to tipoff against Eastern Washington at 7 p.m. in Worthington Arena- the season finale for both squads before playing in the Big Sky Conference Tournament March 4-8 in Boise, Idaho.
Darian White, Kola Bad Bear, Madison Jackson, and Kenzie Stumne have been part of three 20-win seasons, two regular season Big Sky titles, and one Big Sky Conference tournament championship and an appearance in the NCAA's big dance. Their 84 victories make them the winningest class in MSU history, surpassing the previous mark of 82 wins set by Blaire Braxton, Madeline Smith, Oliana Squires and friends.
Stumne, a product of Forest Lake, Minn., changed tennis shoes for dress ware as injury forced her to retire from the game. This season, she found a new role, and just as important as any others, serving as a student assistant.
Add to the mix Grace Beasley, a native of Australia and transfer from Washington, the total effectiveness of the group becomes stronger. Head Coach Tricia Binford's mantra that the team is at its best happens when everyone is involved comes to life.
And its MSU's five seniors that have fueled the fire this winter.
"Without a doubt everything this group has achieved, everything they have overcome, and the legacy they'll leave with this program is extremely special," Binford said. "They have lived out our core values. They have used their platforms to make us all better. We look forward to honoring them and their accomplishments. I am very proud of what this group has meant to our program, the University and Bobcat Nation. They have set the standard."
As individuals, White is a Big Sky Tournament MVP, a Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year; and perennial all-conference performer who ranks third all-time in scoring at MSU. She has played and started in 118 games. Bad Bear, another all-conference honoree, is one of the top post players in the league and has used her platform to educate fans on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. Jackson, has defined grit and determination, overcoming injuries and setbacks to become a starter. And Beasley has added spice and experience to help the Bobcats earn its first back-to-back 20-win seasons since 2015=16, 2016-17.
Yet, again, they are no better than the whole. A whole that was gone 44-8 overall and 32-4 in Big Sky play in front of their home crowd. A whole that will put everything on the line Monday night for an outright Big Sky regular season title and the No. 1 seed at next weekend's league tournament.
A whole that has shown Bobcat Nation that if you have passion, care deeply and love, anything is possible.
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