ALVA, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Ranger Athletics is pleased to announce the 2021 class to be inducted into the Northwestern Sports Hall of Fame.

The 29th Hall of Fame class for Northwestern is Bob Battisti (Basketball Coach and Athletic Director) and Brandon Christenson (Football).

"We are excited to induct these two storied individuals into the Northwestern Hall of Fame," said Athletic Director Brad Franz. "Both of them are true Rangers and embody what it means to have tremendous pride in Northwestern and to wear the Red and Black. We could not be prouder of them and look forward to inducting them along with the many current Hall of Famers we have."

The annual Hall of Fame ceremony has been postponed this year due to Covid-19. Northwestern will recognize Battisti and Christenson next year with the 2022 Hall of Fame class.

Battisti had many highlights while at Northwestern, included the best record in school history at 29-2, numerous national tournament appearances and he is the winningest coach in school history with 374 wins.

Christenson, a tight end helped secure the 1999 national championship and went on to play in the NFL for the Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders.

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