Alva Review-Courier -

ADA, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State used a dominating second-half defensive performance to put away East Central, 38-20, on the road on Saturday afternoon.

A week after a gut-wrenching last-second field goal loss to Southeastern on homecoming day, the Rangers (3-3, 3-3 GAC) took care of business and picked up their third victory of the season. That dominating second-half performance saw the Rangers hold the Tiger offense scoreless until late in the final quarter when the game was already well in hand.

Junior Horatio Smith hauled in three touchdowns in his five receptions from quarterback...