MIAMI, Okla. (Interstat) — The Northeastern Oklahoma A&M men’s basketball team used a dominant second half to defeat Western Oklahoma State 76-63 on Thursday.

The visiting Pioneers led 39-33 after a high-scoring first half, but the Golden Norseman surged after halftime. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M outscored Western Oklahoma State 43-24 in the second period to secure the home victory.

Stephen Semey led Western Oklahoma State with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Carlos Clater Jr. added a team-high 14 points for the Pioneers.

With the win, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M improved to 11-14 this season. Western Oklahoma State fell to 7-11.