TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State men's basketball took an 80-73 loss from the Northeastern State University Riverhawks (2-0, 0-0 MIAA) Saturday on the tail end of a weekend back-to-back. Despite trailing by as many as 21 in the second half, the Rangers pulled to within four points in the final minute but were unable to complete the comeback bid, falling to 0-2 (0-0 GAC) on the season.

Treyvon Andres recorded a double-double in his first game action of the year, dropping 20 points and reeling in 13 rebounds while adding a blocked shot and a steal.

Transfer Jack Peck had 17 points off the bench going 5-for-7 from the field and a perfect 4-4 from the charity stripe in his 17 minutes. John Godwin and Joseph Moorer had 12 points and 10 points respectively in the effort.

The Rangers got off to a slow start, falling behind NSU 14-5 to open the game. The Riverhawks would extend their lead to 14 points in midway through the period, but the Rangers kept themselves in it thanks in part to a strong first half from Peck who went a perfect 4-for-4 and knocked down all four of his free throws.

Northeastern State led the Rangers 39-33 heading into halftime.

The Riverhawks came out hot from the locker room, extending their advantage to 21 points five minutes into the second half.

But the red-and-black made things interesting with a 16-6 run that put them right back into the mix. Peck nailed a three with 40 seconds to play to pull Northwestern to within four points, however the Rangers needed a little luck after having to foul NSU. The Riverhawks hit five free throws down the stretch to end any potential Ranger comeback.

Northwestern will return to action Tuesday when they host Langston University in exhibition play inside historic Percefull Fieldhouse. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m.

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