VANCOUVER, WA - With the conclusion of the 2025-2026 regular season on Wednesday, Penguin sophomore forward Emily Peabody is now officially the NWAC scoring champion. Hailing from Spokane, WA, Peabody had a stellar sophomore season in which she averaged 21.8 points per game, narrowly edging Sadie Wendring from Linn-Benton CC who averaged 21.5. "It's really just a testament to the work I've done," said Peabody.

Peabody sprinted out of the gate with 27 points in her first game of the season to set the tone early. Even with the hot start, winning the scoring title was not on the mind of the Penguin star. "I never considered it as a personal goal. Once I realized it was possible, it was definitely on my mind, but it was never a priority." What was the priority? "Honestly, I just wanted to play well for my team and to increase my chances of playing at the next level," she continued.  

After a 39 point performance against Green River on December 14^th, Peabody was averaging 23.3 points per game. On New Year's Eve, she shot 58% from the field to score 35 points against Centralia to up the average to 24. For the season, Peabody eclipsed 30 points four times. "It was just something that happened," Peabody explained.  A large part of her success was due to her ability to convert at the free throw line. Her 81% mark from the stripe was fifth in the NWAC.

More than just the high scoring games, it was the consistency with which she performed night in and night out. Only once during the season did Peabody not reach double figures. She credited "staying focused" as a major component to her success, as well as the support from her teammates. "I couldn't have done it without my teammates," Peabody continued. "Whether it was setting me a screen, finding me in the open floor, or just allowing me to shoot through slumps, I am so grateful for their part in my accomplishments. It feels like a team accomplishment."

Not just a scoring threat, Peabody finished fourth in the NWAC in rebounding as well at 10.4 per game.  Averaging a double-double is rare in basketball and highlighted her dominance. "Emily has a relaxed aggression about her that makes her a dream to coach and a nightmare to play against," said Clark head coach Jesse Norris. "And she's only going to get better."

What is to come next for the Clark record breaker is yet to be determined. Also an accomplished track athlete for the Penguins, she has lot of four year options that she is weighing. One thing is for certain, no matter where she ends up, she is going to shine. 

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