Northeastern State University Athletics

Jermaine Bransford recorded a career-high 31 points on 10-of-15 shooting to help NSU move to 5-0 for the first time since 2005-06. The RiverHawks defeated Northwestern Oklahoma State 83-77 in Alva, Okla. Bransford was also 11 of 12 from the free-throw line, and he added nine rebounds and four assists.