CANYON, Texas (Interstat) — Northeastern State opened its women’s NCAA Division II season with an 84-66 home victory over New Mexico Highlands on Saturday. The RiverHawks led 25-18 after the first quarter and 47-31 at halftime before pulling away. Deyanna Douglas paced Northeastern State with 22 points and 15 rebounds, while Reese Shirey added 14 points and five assists and E’Niyah Holmes scored 17 points. McKenzie Smith chipped in 12 points. Maya Barnes scored 12 points, Aaliyah Clarke had 11 points and five rebounds, and Kamalani Anitielu added 13 for New Mexico Highlands. Northeastern State shot 27 of 53 from the floor and 26 of 37 from the free-throw line, while New Mexico Highlands went 24 of 60 and 10 of 13. The RiverHawks held a 14-6 edge in offensive rebounds and committed 11 turnovers to the Cowgirls’ 14. Northeastern State improved to 1-0, and New Mexico Highlands fell to 0-1. Attendance at First United Bank Center was 215.