ADA, Okla. – Northwestern Oklahoma State football team used a dominating defensive performance to conquer East Central, 21-13, on the road on Thursday at Norris Field in Koi Ishto Stadium.

The Red and Black moves to (1-0), while ECU falls to (0-1) on the season and in Great American Conference play.

The controlling defensive performance saw the Rangers hold the Tigers offense to two field goals until late in the final quarter. The defense bent, but never broke, forcing two ECU fumbles inside of the five-yard line. The Ranger defense tallied five takeaways on the night. Capped off by Dakota Dri...