Box Score The BasicsScore: East Central 42 – Northwestern 30Records: EC
U (4-1, 4-1 GAC) – Northwestern (1-4, 1-4 GAC)Location: Norris Field
- ADA, Okla. ADA, Okla. – In a highly contested battle between in-state rivals, East Central finished off the Northwestern Oklahoma State football team, but the Rangers fought hard throughout and had a couple of opportunities to tie it up, but came up short in the end.
Individual Leaders- Reid Miller threw for 364 yards and four touchdowns on 42-of-69 passing.
- Zachry Doyle had 58 yards on the ground to lead the rushing attack for Northwestern, while Miller rushed for 43 yards.
- Jordan Norris had an outstanding game in the secondary as he pulled in two interceptions, one of which led to a touchdown. The two interceptions brought his season count to four.
- Devin Peyton led the way in tackles this evening with 10.
- Justin Schanbacher caught five passes for 93 yards.
- Justin Lord also had an outstanding game, catching six passes for 63 yards and two scores.
Game Changers- As the Northwestern offense put up a big amount of yards, they also surrendered the ball a lot with seven interceptions.
- Every time the Northwestern offense made some noise and found the endzone, the Tigers had an answer.
- The Rangers climbed within five points with nine minutes and change left to play, but an 80 yard touchdown pass from East Central closed the door on the Rangers.
News & Notes- The most points the Rangers have scored on East Central since the 2000 season.
- 10 different receivers caught passes on the night with three of the 10 scoring.
- 23 different defensive players recorded tackles tonight with six having five or more.
- The two interceptions by Norris brings his season count to four.
Up NextNorthwestern will return home for the next two weeks, with the first one being against Southeastern Oklahoma State on Homecoming weekend, Oct. 10. The following week brings in Oklahoma Baptist for the first time in the Division II era. For the latest information on Ranger football, follow @NWOSUAthletics on Twitter or go to www.riderangersride.com.
