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TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – The Northeastern State men's basketball team wrapped up the first half of the season with an 89-73 victory over Central Christian College Wednesday afternoon inside the NSU Event Center.
 
The RiverHawks improved to 3-8 on the season. The contest counted as an exhibition for the Tigers (9-2), who compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
 
Senior guard Keon Littleton paced the home side with a career-high 26 points and 11 rebounds for his third double-double of the season. Junior guard Demone Harrison filled the box score with 23 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 32 minutes. Senior forward Landon Demasters added 13 points.
 
NSU shot 46.4 percent (26-for-56) from the field, 45.8 percent (11-for-24) from behind the 3-point line and 65 percent (26-for-40) at the free-throw line. CCC shot 50 percent (24-for-48) overall, 29.2 percent (7-for-24) from deep and 62.1 percent (18-for-29) at the line.
 
The Tigers were led by Alonzo Stafford, who finished with 22 points and nine boards. Michael Gholston added 13 points and Ernest Burton chipped in 10 off the bench for the visitors.
 
Northeastern State led 49-36 at intermission and stretched its lead out to 21 points in the second half before settling for the 16-point victory on the final day of 2014.
 
The RiverHawks outrebounded the Tigers 38-32 and also led in assists 22-11. The home team had more points off turnovers (27-14), second-chance points (22-10) and fast-break points (12-5), while posting fewer turnovers (14-22).
 
NSU jumps back into MIAA action with a 7:30 p.m. home tilt Jan. 5 against Northwest Missouri State.
 
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