DURANT, Okla. – Just two second quarter points proved to be too much to overcome down the stretch as the Lady Rangers dropped an 88-50 decision to Central Oklahoma in the final game of the GAC/MIAA Challenge in Durant, Okla.

That tough second quarter proved to be the deciding factor as Central Oklahoma capitalized on the tough offensive drought for the Lady Rangers and took a 44-13 lead going into the halftime break. The Bronchos continued to keep the Rangers at a comfortable distance and closed out the second half, handing Northwestern their second loss of the weekend.

Guard Jakeria Otey led the squad with 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting while also posting two assists and two steals. Freshman Kinsey Neiderer and Aneli Thompson both posted nine points while fellow freshman Selena McDonald led the way with six rebounds.

The Bronchos out-shot the Lady Rangers by a final percentage of 50% (34-of-68) to 28.4% (19-of-67). Northwestern held steady in other major statistical categories, as both teams committed a total of 13 turnovers, but the strong shooting percentage and second quarter dominance pushed the Bronchos ahead.

The Lady Rangers will return home to open up conference play inside Percefull Fieldhouse in their next match-up on Nov. 16 against Henderson State.