Women's Basketball December 05, 2015

Northwestern Downed by Arkansas-Monticello

Box Score

The Basics
Score: Northwestern 62 - Arkansas-Monticello 81
Records: NW (1-6, 0-4 GAC) - UAM (4-2, 3-1 GAC)
Location: Steelman Fieldhouse - Monticello, Ark.

MONTICELLO, Ark.- Northwestern Oklahoma State Women's Basketball was taken down by Great American Conference opponent Arkansas-Monticello Saturday afternoon by a final score of 81-62.

Individual Leaders

Ashley Pride went on to lead Northwestern in overall scoring finishing with 14 points. Pride also contributed four assists and grabbed four rebounds.
Relina Johnson turned in a solid performance on the floor as well for the black-and-red as she finished with 11 points, four rebounds, and four blocks on the day.
Jakeria Otey was also able to score in double figures for the Rangers as she totaled 10 points and added two steals to her stat line.

Game Changer

The first quarter saw each team battling for control of the contest as the opening period would come to a close all tied up at 18-18. The second quarter saw the Blossoms begin to extend their lead late as Monticello closed out the quarter on a 10-4 run giving the home team the 37-30 advantage at the half.
UAM carried that momentum over to the third quarter as they would open up the scoring margin to end the period leading Northwestern, 63-43. The final quarter saw more of the same from the Blossoms as Northwestern ultimately fell on the road by a final of 81-62.
Arkansas-Monticello was able to outscore Northwestern in the paint 40-20 which definitely contributed to UAM's victory also.

Up Next

Northwestern Oklahoma State Women's Basketball will head to Pittsburg, Kan. as they will take on non-conference opponent Pittsburg State Monday, Dec. 14 with tip-off set for 7 p.m.

For the latest information and updates on Ranger Basketball, follow @NWOSUAthletics on Twitter or go to www.riderangersride.com.

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Players Mentioned

#32 Kamera Bozeman: C; 6' 1"; Junior

#42 Relina Johnson: G; 5' 10"; Junior

#24 Deja Beechum: G; 5' 9"; Redshirt Sophomore

#10 Jakeria Otey: G; 5' 5"; Sophomore

#1 Ashley Pride: PG; 5' 5"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#32 Kamera Bozeman
: 6' 1"; Junior
: C

#42 Relina Johnson
: 5' 10"; Junior
: G

#24 Deja Beechum
: 5' 9"; Redshirt Sophomore
: G

#10 Jakeria Otey
: 5' 5"; Sophomore
: G

#1 Ashley Pride
: 5' 5"; Senior
: PG