ALVA, OKLAHOMA - Northwestern had their homecoming Saturday afternoon against Harding University. The Bisons jumped out early with two first quarter touchdowns before closing out a victory over the Rangers.
The loss drops Northwestern to 0-6 on the season as Harding improves to 6-0 on the season.Â
Harding opened the game with the ball first opening the game with a seven play drive after starting on their own 29. The drive was capitalized by a 10 yard rushing touchdown.Bisons got the ball back following an interception. This setup their second touchdown drive which took two plays following a rush up the middle a 34 yard touchdown pass for a 14-0 lead.Â
The Bisons continued to carry the momentum, started the second quarter with the ball and led off with a 37 yard rushing touchdown to open the quarter taking a 21-0 lead. After getting down to the Ranger one following a 34 yard gain Harding scored on a one yard rushing touchdown for a 28-0 lead. Harding carried a 42-0 lead over the Rangers at the break.Â
Harding added one more touchdown in the third quarter coming with 5:55 left in the quarter setup by a 22 yard rush before a six yard rushing touchdown closed out the drive. Late in the 3rd quarter into the fourth the Rangers were driving after a fake punt was rushed for 32 yards and a first down. The Harding defense forced a 4th and 6 on the Bisons territory as Deal threw an interception that was run back for a touchdown and a 56-0 deficit.Â
The final touchdown of the game happened on an interception for a touchdown. This made the score 62-0 as the extra point was blocked by Daniel Contreras for the Rangers.Â
The final score was 62-0 in favor of Harding.Â
Northwestern will have their second straight home game on October 14th at 2:00 PM as East Central comes to Alva.Â
