What conference does Northwestern State Women's Basketball compete in?

Northwestern State Northwestern State Women's Basketball competes in the Southland Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.

Where does Northwestern State play women's basketball home games?

Northwestern State Women's Basketball plays home games at Prather Coliseum in Northwestern State, LA.

When was Northwestern State Women's Basketball program established?

The establishment date for Northwestern State Women's Basketball is not currently available.

NORTHWESTERN STATE NORTHWESTERN STATE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Northwestern State's women's basketball program operates out of Alva, Oklahoma—a smaller regional market where the Demons serve as a focal point for the 6,342-student university established in 1884. Coach Anna Nimz leads a 16-player roster competing in the Southland Conference at the Division I level, utilizing Prather Coliseum as the home venue. Despite an uneven overall record of 13-12 heading into late season, the Demons have established notable home strength with a 7-4 mark in Alva, though their 6-8 road record highlights the challenges of consistent performance away from Prather.

Offensively, Northwestern State averages 62.3 points per game while limiting opponents to 60.8, suggesting a team built on defensive fundamentals. Their 5-3 conference record places them within striking distance of Southland standings, with road victories proving more scarce than their home floor demonstrates. The team's ability to execute Nimz's system at home—evident in the six-win advantage in familiar surroundings—provides a foundation for tournament positioning in a competitive league where road success increasingly determines NCAA Tournament viability.

KEY FACTS

School	Northwestern State University
Sport	Women's Basketball
Conference	Southland Conference
Division	D1-FCS
Location	Northwestern State, Louisiana
Venue	Prather Coliseum
Head Coach	Alan Frey

ROSTER (2025-26)

#	Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	Class
20	Tiara Abron	G	5' 8"	-	Senior
32	Vernell Atamah	F	6' 0"	-	Sophomore
5	Alexis Calderon	G	5' 3"	-	Senior
17	Carla Celaya	G	5' 11"	-	Senior
15	Clarence Djuela	F	6' 1"	-	Sophomore
22	Joceline Geara	G	5' 7"	-	Sophomore
11	Mika Jarrett	G	5' 7"	-	Junior
2	Momina Kassim	G	5' 10"	-	Sophomore
19	Noell Laverny	F	6' 0"	-	Senior
19	Noelle Lavery	F	6' 0"	-	Senior
12	Payton Miller	F	5' 11"	-	Sophomore
24	Cimiya Rideaux	C	6' 2"	-	Freshman
13	Stephie Salumu	PF	6' 0"	-	Sophomore
3	Jeannie Scott	G	5' 5"	-	Junior
23	Dasia Turner	F	6' 1"	-	Senior
0	Nya Valentine	G	5' 3"	-	Senior

SEASON RECORD

18-14

Overall

10-5

Home

8-9

Away

9-4

Conference

63.6 PPG / 60.8 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

Date	Opponent	H/A	Result	Venue
Nov 3	Nebraska Cornhuskers	Away	L 46-103	Pinnacle Bank Arena
Nov 7	Wichita State Shockers	Away	W 55-42	Charles Koch Arena
Nov 9	Kansas Jayhawks	Away	L 60-75	Allen Fieldhouse
Nov 14	Ecclesia Royals	Home	W 108-30	Prather Coliseum
Nov 16	Champion Christian Tigers	Home	--	Prather Coliseum
Nov 22	Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes	Home	W 103-52	Prather Coliseum
Nov 25	Virginia Cavaliers	Away	L 48-69	Raider Arena
Nov 25	Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons	Home	L 68-77	Raider Arena
Dec 7	SE Louisiana Lady Lions	Away	W 69-52	University Center
Dec 16	McNeese Cowgirls	Away	W 65-58	Townsley Law Arena
Dec 18	Texas Longhorns	Away	L 38-96	Moody Center
Dec 21	Lamar Cardinals	Home	W 60-57	Prather Coliseum
Dec 31	Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks	Home	L 71-76	Prather Coliseum
Jan 3	Nicholls Colonels	Away	W 50-46	David R. Stopher Gymnasium
Jan 9	UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros	Home	L 55-61	Prather Coliseum
Jan 10	Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders	Home	W 65-49	Prather Coliseum
Jan 16	Houston Christian Huskies	Away	W 67-57	Sharp Gymnasium
Jan 17	Incarnate Word Cardinals	Away	L 53-66	McDermott Center
Jan 23	Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks	Away	L 63-70	William R. Johnson Coliseum
Jan 24	East Texas A&M Lions	Home	--	Prather Coliseum
Jan 30	Nicholls Colonels	Home	W 57-47	Prather Coliseum
Jan 31	New Orleans Privateers	Away	W 78-61	Lakefront Arena
Feb 6	Lamar Cardinals	Away	L 45-54	Montagne Center
Feb 7	East Texas A&M Lions	Away	L 52-61	The Field House
Feb 13	McNeese Cowgirls	Home	L 59-64	Prather Coliseum
Feb 14	SE Louisiana Lady Lions	Home	W 62-47	Prather Coliseum
Feb 16	East Texas A&M Lions	Home	W 60-51	Prather Coliseum
Feb 20	Incarnate Word Cardinals	Home	L 65-71	Prather Coliseum
Feb 21	Houston Christian Huskies	Home	W 70-64	Prather Coliseum
Feb 26	UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros	Away	W 64-59	UTRGV Fieldhouse
Feb 28	Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders	Away	W 63-35	Hilliard Center
Mar 4	New Orleans Privateers	Home	W 81-65	Prather Coliseum
Mar 9	East Texas A&M Lions	Home	W 69-56	Townsley Law Arena
Mar 10	UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros	Away	L 67-76	Townsley Law Arena

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Northwestern State Women's Basketball compete in?: Northwestern State Northwestern State Women's Basketball competes in the Southland Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Northwestern State play women's basketball home games?: Northwestern State Women's Basketball plays home games at Prather Coliseum in Northwestern State, LA.
Who is the head coach of Northwestern State Women's Basketball?: The head coach of Northwestern State Northwestern State Women's Basketball is Alan Frey.
When was Northwestern State Women's Basketball program established?: The establishment date for Northwestern State Women's Basketball is not currently available.