GOODWELL, Okla. (Interstat) — Northern New Mexico defeated Oklahoma Panhandle State 70-65 on Friday in a men’s NAIA basketball game, improving to 1-0 while the Aggies fell to 0-2. Harkirath Makhar had 12 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks for the Eagles. Gyterson Louissaint contributed seven points, seven rebounds and five assists for Oklahoma Panhandle State. Braedon Edison added 12 points and nine rebounds, Ja’Kwon Hill scored 16 and Shane Douma-Sanchez had 18 for Northern New Mexico. RJ Walker led Oklahoma Panhandle State with 19 points. Northern New Mexico shot 21 of 62 from the floor and 14 of 30 from three-point range, while making 14 of 18 free throws. Oklahoma Panhandle State shot 20 of 62 overall and 4 of 15 from beyond the arc, and hit 21 of 23 free throws. Oklahoma Panhandle State held a 46-40 rebounding advantage, including 16 offensive rebounds, but committed 16 turnovers. Northern New Mexico had 15 offensive rebounds and 14 turnovers. The Eagles finished with seven assists, four blocks and 15 fouls; the Aggies had five assists, six blocks and 16 fouls.