Hall of Honor
The 2007 IWU Women's Basketball team made history, claiming IWU’s first team National Championship and becoming the first team in NAIA Women's Basketball to win the title without a blemish on their record, finishing the season 38-0. It was just the third time in the history of Women's College Basketball a team finished the season undefeated. The team dominated the competition in Sioux City, Iowa outscoring their opponents 332-211 in the NAIA National Tournament. Lead by NAIA All-American and Mid-Central Conference Player of the Year Liz Howerth and Mid-Central Conference Coach of the Year Steve Brooks, the Wildcats held their opponents to 46 points-per-game, suitable for fewest in the country. In addition the Wildcats ranked No. 1 in the country in total rebound defense, assist/turnover ratio, and scoring margin. Howerth averaged an IWU high 20 points-per-game and seven rebounds while Sarah McGill was second on the team, adding 11 points-per-game. The Wildcats boasted five NAIA Scholar-Athletes while the team posted a 3.6 GPA.
