Northwestern Oklahoma 83, at Mary 63

OKLAHOMA CITY (Interstat) — The Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers opened their season with a decisive 83-63 victory over the University of Mary Marauders in a men’s NCAA Division II basketball game Friday afternoon at Pickens-Springer Gymnasium. The Rangers established control early, building a 39-32 halftime lead before pulling away in the second half with a 44-point offensive output. The Marauders struggled to find their rhythm, scoring 31 points after the break in a losing effort. Northwestern Oklahoma’s efficiency proved to be the difference in a game otherwise marked by sloppy play. The Rangers capitalized on Mary’s mistakes, scoring 31 points… Read more...