General | 3/24/2024 2:20:00 PM

Joplin, Mo. The second-seeded Kirkwood Community College Eagles (35-2) defeated number one Johnson County (34-1) 69-58 Saturday evening for their ninth national championship and first since 2022.

The Eagles were led by the tournament Most Valuable Player, Jenna Twedt, with 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting. Demetria Prewitt added 13 points and nine rebounds for Kirkwood.
Johnson County was led by Amani Henry with 12 points, while Taliyah Scott and Grace Lynch each added 11 points.

Kirkwood's head coach, Kim Muhl, finished his 34^th consecutive 20-win season with the Eagles. Coach Muhl has a career record of 1,045-171 and is the NJCAA all-time leader in wins.


National Champions: (2) Kirkwood Community College Eagles
Runner-Up: (1) Johnson County Community College Cavaliers
Third Place: (6) Mesa Community College Thunderbirds
Fourth Place: (4) CCBC Essex Knights
Fifth Place: (7) Morton College Panthers
Sixth Place: (5) Iowa Western Community College Reivers
Seventh Place: (13) Pima Community College Aztecs
Eighth Place: (10) Harcum College Bears