The Basics
Score: Northwestern 91 – Northeastern State 80
Records: NWOSU (1-1, 0-0 GAC) - NSU (0-2, 0-0 MIAA)
Location: Hamilton Fieldhouse – Edmond, Okla.

EDMOND, Okla. - Northwestern Oklahoma State Men's Basketball managed their first win of the season, needing overtime to take down Northeastern State by a final of 91-80, wrap up the MIAA/GAC Challenge in Edmond, Oklahoma. 

The Fast Break
The Rangers got off to a slow start Sunday afternoon, trading missed opportunities with the Riverhawks early on. Northeastern State eventually jumped out to a 13-8 lead at the first media timeout.

A notable milestone was reached today when with 10:03 to play in the first half, senior Adrian Motley dropped his 1,000^th career point on a layup. Northwestern then found a way to break open the scoring, going on an impressive 26-2 run over a span of eight minutes while only shooting 1 for 9 from three-point territory in the half. Armed with an explosive attack, the Rangers would take a 14 point lead into halftime.

The second half was a different story for the Black-and-Red, as they allowed the Riverhawks a chance to climb back into the ballgame. Both teams traded punches in a game that saw six lead changes in regulation. Northwestern managed an eight-point comeback in the final minute and a half, forcing a 5 minute overtime.

The Rangers managed a strong offensive showing in the extra frame, as Northwestern took control with an 83-71 lead. Cody Halvorson netted consecutive three pointers and forced a steal, while Brandon Green added five points and two steals in OT for a 91-80 final.

Individual Leaders

• Adrian Motley was on the floor for a team-high 35 minutes, scoring 16 points and eight rebounds. Motley joined the 1,000 point club in Sunday's win
• Brandon Green was 6-7 from the field, dropping 16 points to go along four steals and six assists
• Cody Halvorson had 11 points and five steals, including two big 3-pointers in overtime
• Trey Johnson led the Rangers in the paint, pulling down 12 boards and adding 15 points

Team Stats

• The Rangers shot 50.8% from the field, with an impressive 58.3% in the second half
• Northwestern owned the games largest lead when they were ahead by 17 in the first half

 
Up Next
Northwestern Oklahoma State Basketball will return to action November 17 at 7:30 pm, when they travel to Searcy, Ark. to take on Harding University in Great American Conference play.

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