Northwest University Athletics

Aiyanna came to Northwest from Douglas, Wyoming. In addition to playing basketball, she was a starter on the volleyball team during her freshman and sophomore years. Aiyanna gave up many scholarship opportunities choosing to play at Northwest during the non-scholarship era. She graduated in 1991 with a BA in Behavioral Science and began a career in the social service field.  During her time at Northwest, Curtis was a four-time MVP at the NCCAA II National Basketball Tournament in 1988, ’89, ’90, ’91 and helped lead the Northwest team to three National Championships (1988, ‘90, and ‘91) and one 2^nd place finish (1989). She earned NCCAA Honorable Mention All-American honors in 1988 and first team NCCAA All-American honors three straight years (1989, ’90, ’91),

Curtis scored 2,037 career points at Northwest (2^nd all-time) along with 526 career assists, a 16.8 points per game career average and a 35% career 3 point field goal average. Aiyanna’s jersey #34 was retired by Northwest University.   

Basketball achievements during her career at Northwest include the following:

• Most Valuable Player at the NCCAA II National Basketball Tournament (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991)
• Helped lead the Northwest team to three National Championships (1988, 1990, 1991) and one 2^nd place finish (1989)
• NCCAA Honorable Mention All American (1988)
•  NCCAA First Team All American (1989, 1990, 1991)
• 2,037 career points (the NU record at the time…now second for career scoring)
• 526 career assists, 4.3 per game (career record at the time)
• Career averages of 16.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.8 steals per game
• Converted on 155 of 448 career 3-point attempts (34.6%)
• In honor of her truly exceptional achievement and contribution to women’s basketball, Aiyanna’s jersey (#34) was retired by Northwest University