SEARCY — Catyn Graham drained seven 3-pointers and scored a game-high 23 factors as Northwestern Oklahoma State rallied from an 11-point second-quarter deficit to upset No. 7 Harding 65-57 on Saturday on the Rhodes-Reaves Field House.
The loss was the primary of the season for Harding (7-1, 1-1 Great American Conference), snapping a seven-game successful streak. Northwestern Oklahoma State improved to 7-1 general and 2-0 in convention play.
Harding appeared in management early, utilizing an 8-0 run in the second quarter to construct a 30-19 lead with 4:19 remaining in the half following a 3-pointer by Josie Williams. However, the Lady Rangers closed the half on an 8-0 run of their very own to chop the deficit to 30-27 on the break.
The Lady Bisons’ offense went chilly in the third quarter, managing simply eight factors on 3-of-11 taking pictures. Northwestern took its first lead of the second half at 38-36 on a Graham 3-pointer with 2:05 left in the third and took a 42-38 benefit into the ultimate interval.
In the fourth quarter, Northwestern shot 60% from the sphere to carry off a late Harding cost. A layup by Maddi Holt minimize the Ranger result in 60-57 with 26 seconds remaining, however Northwestern hit 5-of-6 free throws in the ultimate 21 seconds to safe the victory.
Graham completed 7-of-13 from past the arc for NWOSU. Jaida Shipp posted a double-double with 14 factors and 14 rebounds. Kira Bass and Conley Cayot added 12 factors apiece for the Lady Rangers.
Holt and Kori Sanders led Harding with 17 factors every. Sanders performed 39 minutes, including six steals, 4 rebounds, and three assists. However, Harding struggled from the sphere, taking pictures simply 33.3% (18-of-54) for the sport.
Northwestern Oklahoma State received the battle on the boards 37-27 and outscored Harding 30-20 in the paint.
Harding returns to motion Tuesday night time when the Lady Bisons journey to face Arkansas-Monticello. Tipoff is scheduled for five:30 p.m.