ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – MoWest Athletics continues to celebrate 50 years of women's sports in 2025-26 with more signature events planned for February 4 and 7.

February 4, which is National Women and Girls in Sports Day, will feature  'The Pioneers of MWSU Women's Athletics" panel at Potter Hall on the MoWest campus from 5-6 p.m. Former Griffon coaches and administrators Mary "Pee Wee" Nichols and Rhesa Sumrell will be present, along with dozens of former and current female Griffon athletes, coaches and administrators.

The hour-long panel, to be moderated by Ryan Menley, will feature in-depth stories about the early days of women's sports at MoWest and the evolution of the Griffon women's programs into what they are today.

There will also be a public Q-and-A session with audience members at the conclusion of the panel.

On February 7, Griffon Women's Basketball is set to host MIAA rival Central Oklahoma at 1:30 p.m. at the MWSU Fieldhouse, with the men's game to follow at 3:30 p.m.

Not only will there be recognition of Griffon female athletes throughout the games, but also be an after-hours social in the Rogers Pharmacy Hall of Fame Room at Spratt Stadium following the games at 6 p.m. Light food  and refreshments for the event.

Attendance for Saturday's basketball games is FREE to any and all MWSU women's athletics alum and their their families. To RSVP, please complete the form in the link by 12pm on Friday, February 6th.

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