by Ashley Watts, Sports Editor
Northwestern Oklahoma State University played against Southern Arkansas University last Saturday and came out victorious with a final score of 75-68.
The Rangers were led by Jaedon Whitfield who had 25 points. Clive Anderson wasn’t to far behind with 21 points and four assists. Jack Peck and Parrish Hewitt had eight points and six points. Hewitt led the Rangers with five assists.;
Northwestern started the first half with a back and forth battle with Southern Arkansas. After a tied score of 20-20 around the ten-minute mark the Rangers earned an eight-point lead, but Southern Arkansas tied the game again at 31 points. This kicked Northwestern into gear. They headed into halftime with a four point lead, 42-38.
Northwestern defense kept the Muleriders offense to a low scoring percentage in the second half. The Rangers had a lead over the Muleriders for most of the half, but at the four minute mark Southern Arkansas tied the game for the third time at 63 points each. Northwestern hung on for the last few minutes and came out with a win over the Muleriders.
The Rangers out rebounded the Muleriders 32 to 23 and earned 18 points off fast breaks. The defense of Southern Arkansas was good as well as they created 20 turnovers and tallied 17 points off those turnovers.
The Rangers will host another Great American Conference opponent Thursday night. They play Southern Nazarene University. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. following the Lady Rangers game.