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  • Lady Rangers win first game at Ouachita since 2014

    Andrew Santangelo|Feb 23, 2020

    ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Northwestern was ready to get back on the court after two losses last week: one to Southwestern and the other to Southeastern. With the playoff hopes in the balance, the Lady Rangers came out Thursday night keeping the hope alive with a 67-59 victory. The Lady Rangers' victory completes the sweep over Ouachita Baptist, and is their first win in Arkadelphia since 2014. The Lady Rangers used a big third quarter outscoring the Tigers 25-16 to gain control of the game. In that quarter Northwestern used a 9-1 run to build a s...

  • Rangers fall in series opener Friday afternoon to the Bison

    Andrew Santangelo|Feb 23, 2020

    SHAWNEE, Okla. – After sweeping the conference opening weekend against Southern Nazarene, Northwestern Oklahoma State baseball dropped the first game of this three game series Friday evening to Oklahoma Baptist 7-1 in Shawnee. The Rangers got the first lead of the game from a Tyler Garcia home run, which was the lone run of the game for the Rangers. The second and final hit from the Rangers was from centerfielder Jake Darrow. Pitching was led by Scott Creedon who went five innings giving up three runs on six hits along with walking two while s...

  • Lady Rangers swept by Southwestern

    Andrew Santangelo|Feb 16, 2020

    Alva, Okla. – The rivalry between Southwestern and Northwestern was ready to continue Thursday evening with the second meeting of the season. The Lady Rangers fell after a Southwestern 9-1 run early in the third quarter created enough separation for the Lady Bulldogs to gain control of the game, with a final of 79-59. Southwestern used their defense to create pressure and force 24 Lady Ranger turnovers, leading to 29 points off of turnovers. The Lady Bulldogs also shot 90% from the foul line m...

  • Rangers fall to Wasbhurn in Ranger Roundup opener

    Andrew Santangelo, NWOSU Sports|Feb 9, 2020

    ALVA, Okla. – The Rangers baseball team opened up the 2020 Ranger Roundup on Thursday afternoon as they took on Washburn. Northwestern came in having Tuesday's game postponed but looked to carry some momentum in from the previous Sunday in their come-from-behind victory. Washburn opened the game scoring the first three runs before Northwestern answered with one. However, the Ichabods would respond with two and would take that 5-1 lead and carry that through most of the game before closing out a 6-3 victory. Bryce Donovan continued his fast s...

  • King leads with 16, as Lady Rangers fall in Thursday's game

    Andrew Santangelo, NWOSU Sports|Feb 9, 2020

    Alva, Okla. – The Lady Rangers were set to take on a tough opponent in Southern Nazarene Thursday evening in Percefull Fieldhouse. Northwestern would drop their second straight game. The Crimson Storm forced 22 turnovers, to use 32 points off those turnovers to complete the season sweep over the Lady Rangers by a final 80-41. The Red-and Black would have two double-digit scorers, first in Kalea King dropping 16 points in the game followed by Bailey Brown finishing the night with 10 points. King led the team in rebounding with six rebounds follo...

  • Rangers ninth inning rally falls short in baseball season opener

    Andrew Santangelo|Feb 2, 2020

    EDMOND, Okla. – Northwestern opened the 2020 season Friday afternoon against Missouri Southern State University as part of the Edmond First Pitch Classic this weekend. The season opened with a battle that Northwestern would fall just short in 7-5. Sophomore Scott Creedon received the opening day start where he would go five innings pitched allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits while striking out five with one walk. After allowing a first-inning unearned run off a single he responded with two shutout innings before allowing two home r...

  • Brown and King combine for 44 in loss to Southern Arkansas

    Andrew Santangelo, NWOSU Sports|Feb 2, 2020

    Alva, Okla. – Northwestern took on Southern Arkansas in Percefull Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon trying to win two straight. Southern Arkansas rallied behind their defense forcing force 22 turnovers this afternoon scoring 21 points off of turnovers leading them to a 68-63 victory Saturday afternoon over the Lady Rangers snapping their three game home winning streak. The Lady Rangers received a big game from Bailey Brown, as she scored 28 points while bringing down 11 rebounds on the day for h...

  • Lady Rangers return home with a win

    Andrew Santangelo|Jan 31, 2020

    ALVA Okla. – The Lady Rangers bounced back in tremendous fashion Thursday evening winning 68-51 over Arkansas-Monticello. The Red and Black used a strong second quarter to take control of the game, and never let go of the momentum to help carry the team to victory. Northwestern turned in a balanced attack having four different players reach double digits in Kalea King with 17, Presley Payahsape finishes with 15, Kenzi Lamer 13, and Bailey Brown finishes the game with 12 points. Kyleigh L...

  • Lady Rangers fall to Harding in Searcy

    Andrew Santangelo|Jan 26, 2020

    SEARCY, Ark. – The Lady Rangers were ready to go up against the Lady Bisons of Harding University. Northwestern looked to get their first ever victory not only in Searcy but also against Harding in general. Harding was able to take control right before halftime in this game and never lost the advantage as they led through the whole second half, finishing off with an 85-61 victory. The Lady Rangers had three players reach double figures in the game; Kalea King, Jakeria Otey, and Presley Payahsape. King finished the night with 15 points and t...

  • Golden Suns best Rangers 70-51 Saturday afternoon

    Andrew Santangelo|Jan 26, 2020

    RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – After dropping Thursday's game in Searcy to Harding, the Lady Rangers traveled to Russellville to take on Arkansas Tech. The Golden Suns were able to take control early on and never let up. The Red and Black fell Saturday afternoon 70-51 on the road. The Lady Rangers had two scorers in double figures in Kalea King and Kenzi Lamer, who finished the game with 13 points each on 4-of-10 shooting and 5-for-15 respectively. Lamer and Kyleigh Leverich combine for four rebounds each to lead the team. Bailey Brown led the team with...

  • Lady Rangers fall to Harding in Searcy

    Andrew Santangelo|Jan 26, 2020

    SEARCY, Ark. – The Lady Rangers were ready to go up against the Lady Bisons of Harding University. Northwestern looked to get their first ever victory not only in Searcy but also against Harding in general. Harding was able to take control right before halftime in this game and never lost the advantage as they led through the whole second half, finishing off with an 85-61 victory. The Lady Rangers had three players reach double figures in the game; Kalea King, Jakeria Otey, and Presley Payahsape. King finished the night with 15 points and t...

  • King and Otey combine for 49 points in win over Oklahoma Baptist

    Andrew Santangelo|Jan 19, 2020

    ALVA, Okla. – The Red and Black looked to bounce back after a heartbreaking loss at Southwestern Thursday evening. Northwestern prepared to take on Oklahoma Baptist Saturday afternoon on Hall of Fame weekend. They did exactly that, winning Saturday afternoon 75-59 in controlling fashion. The Lady Rangers were led by their seniors, with Kalea King leading all scorers with 25 points on 9 of 20 shooting from the field. She was followed by Jakeria Otey who finished with 24 points on 9 of 14 from t...

  • Reddies top the Lady Rangers Thursday

    Andrew Santangelo|Jan 12, 2020

    ALVA, Okla. – The Lady Rangers looked to bounce back after a heartbreaking loss Saturday afternoon against Arkansas-Monticello. In a game that was close for the majority of the contest featuring a tie game five different times along with 10 lead changes throughout the game. It stayed close until Henderson used a 13-2 run to create separation, before closing out a 73-64 victory for the Reddies. Senior Jakeria Otey led all scorers with 23 points on 8-13 shooting. Hillary Hurst finished the game with 16 points on 6-12 shooting being the only o...

  • Rangers shoot their way to victory behind 14, 3-pointers

    Andrew Santangelo|Jan 12, 2020

    ALVA, Okla. – The Rangers looked to bring the two-game losing streak to an end Saturday afternoon, and they did exactly that with a solid 83-77 victory over Ouachita Baptist. Northwestern never trailed after the 12:21 mark left in the first half, as they used a 10-3 run to create a little distance and never looked back on it. Northwestern was led by junior guard Parrish Hewitt who finished the game with 25 points including six threes along with four rebounds. The only other double-digit s...

  • Strong fourth quarter leads to Lady Ranger victory

    Andrew Santangelo|Jan 12, 2020

    ALVA, Okla. – Northwestern dropped their last two games to Arkansas Monticello and Henderson State. The Lady Rangers were out to end the losing streak Saturday afternoon. The Black and Red did just that, winning 78-68 over the Lady Tigers of Ouachita Baptist. NWOSU used a strong fourth quarter showing to gain separation and eventually finish off, winning the last quarter 26-12 and a 14-0 run to open the fourth quarter to eventually win by double digits. The Lady Rangers had a strong offensive s...

  • Lady Rangers open the New Year with a statement win 77-49

    Andrew Santangelo|Jan 5, 2020

    MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The Lady Rangers returned to action Thursday evening in tremendous fashion as it did not look like they missed a step after the long winter break. Northwestern came away with a 77-49 victory over Great American Conference opponent Southern Arkansas. NWOSU used their defense to spark them in the second and early third quarter to really take momentum and full control of the game. Bailey Brown led all scorers with 20 points, and added 11 rebounds for another double-double in the season. Kalea King would also add a double-double w...

  • Lady Rangers close 2019 with an impressive victory

    Andrew Santangelo|Dec 20, 2019

    ALVA, Okla. - The Lady Rangers played one final game before the winter break Monday evening, and they finished the 2019 season strong with a convincing 76-68 win behind a very balanced offensive attack. NWOSU had two double-digit scorers in Hillary Hurst and Bailey Brown at 17 and 16 respectively but Kyleigh Leverich had nine, and three players with eight were Kalea King, Jakeria Otey and Presley Payahsape. Northwestern started strong in this one. Brown got the scoring started right away,...

  • Gonzalez takes home her third award of the season

    Andrew Santangelo|Dec 15, 2019

    ALVA, Okla. – Junior goalkeeper Reyna Gonzalez already received the Great American Conference newcomer of the year award, along with all-team honorable mention. Those accolades, however, don’t stop there now, as the Liberal, Kansas, native has made the United Soccer Coaches third team All-Central Region. "Reyna being named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Region is a tremendous accomplishment, as they only take three goalkeepers from the region," said Head Coach Erik Solberg. "Her winning that award speaks on the performance she made, as it...

  • Lady Rangers held off by Southeastern 68-54, after slow start

    Andrew Santangelo|Dec 8, 2019

    ALVA, Okla. – The Red and Black looked to make it four straight wins Saturday afternoon but were fought off by the Savage Storm 68-54. Southeastern opened the game on a 17-3 run, which was just too strong for Northwestern Saturday afternoon. The Lady Rangers had three players hit double digits in scoring in Kalea King, Jakeria Otey, and Bailey Brown. King finished with 14 on 7-12 shooting. Brown posted her third double-double of the season finishing with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Lastly Otey f...

  • Women's Soccer: Whitworth named to All-Central Region Second Team

    Andrew Santangelo|Nov 22, 2019

    ALVA, Okla. – After receiving Honorable Mention Honors by the Great American Conference on Nov. 13, redshirt-senior Kaley Whitworth received another accolade to add to her resume, early Wednesday morning when she made the D2CCA All-Central Region Second Team. She is one of seven GAC players to be on the first or second team while being one of three on the second team. "It's great, I think the GAC is often looked down on in the three conferences in this region," Head Coach Erik Solberg said on the conference player's recognition. "I think we h...