worldwide enjoyed watch parties to enthusiastically support their alma mater. Whether they were in Cabo San Lucas, Denver, the Canary Islands, Phoenix, the Netherlands, Dallas, Kansas City, Atlanta, Chicago and many places in between, Bearcat fans were pulling for the men in green and white. In late February, Bearcat fans had the opportunity to see the trophy up close, meet the coaches and hear about plans for the future of Bearcat athletics during the Championship Trophy Tour, which made stops in Maryville, St. Joseph, St. Louis, Des Moines and Omaha. The final tour destination was Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan., the site of the 2014 NCAA Division II National Championship Football Game.
Much more than a national championship In addition to a national championship, the Northwest football program was recognized with numerous academic awards. Six student-athletes were named Scholar Athletes (meaning they had a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.5) and 32 others were named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll (for a minimum 3.0 GPA). Senior quarterback Trevor Adams (above), the MIAA Offensive Player of the Year, also was recognized as the recipient of the 2013 NCAA Division II Football Championship Elite 89 Award, presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative GPA participating in the finals for each of the NCAA’s championships. He also was awarded the Capital One Division II Football Academic All-America award, was a National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete and a three-time Academic All-American. Adams graduated in December with a 3.94 GPA and degrees in biology and psychology. Nov. 1 vs. Missouri Western
Nov. 29, NCAA Playoffs—Second Round
Nov. 8 at Emporia State (Emporia, Kan.)
Dec. 6, NCAA Playoffs—Quarterfinals
Nov. 15 vs. Washburn
Dec. 13, NCAA Playoffs—Semifinals
Nov. 22, NCAA Playoffs—First Round
Dec. 20, NCAA Playoffs—Championship
Times TBD Home games bolded For the latest schedule and ticket information, visit www.northwestbearcats.com.