By CONNOR GRAY, Assistant Editor
The Northwestern Lady Rangers finished their non-conference slate with wins over Manhattan Christian and Oklahoma Christian.
The Lady Rangers routed Manhattan Christian, 134-27, and averaged 33.5 points per quarter.
Andi Pierce and Jill Ingram led the Lady Rangers with 15 points, followed by Bailey Brown and Carly Craig each with 12 points on the win. Carlie Badley led the team with eight rebounds and Craig with nine assists for the team lead followed Zoe Cornett with four assists and four players with three assists.
The Lady Rangers next opponent was a tougher challenge as they played Oklahoma Christian.
The Lady Rangers took a 22-12 lead at the end of the first quarter and kept the lead for the rest of the game, but the Eagles kept the game competitive. The Lady Rangers won, 76-62, to close out non-conference play.
Andi Pierce had 24 points, seven rebounds and one assist on the evening to lead the Lady Rangers.
Brown had 21 points, six rebounds and one assist, Craig finished the evening with 14 points, four rebounds and five assists, and Kinsey Neiderer with 12 points, six rebounds and one assist.
The Lady Rangers will play against Oklahoma Baptist University on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Percefull Fieldhouse.
The Lady Rangers have maintained an 8-6 record over the Bison since 2016. Both teams have a 3-2 record going into the game.
Check out the Christmas break game schedule: https://riderangersride.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule
