TAHLEQUAH – Northeastern State continues its homestand Tuesday inside the NSU Event Center, hosting Ozark Christian at 7:30 p.m. Fans who bring a toy or stuffed animal will receive free admission to both of Tuesday's basketball games as the programs partner with Toys for Tots.

A quick look back
The RiverHawks (2–0) opened the season with back-to-back wins for the first time since 2019–20, when they started the year 5–0.

Newcomer Xavier Glenn powered the offense in his debut weekend, dropping 20 points in each game while shooting an efficient 17-for-28 from the field.

Taven Washington earned a starting nod and delivered, averaging 16 points and burying a clutch late three on Saturday to seal the win over Minnesota Crookston.

True freshman Harry Neilson made an immediate impact on the glass, averaging over 10 rebounds per game—currently the top mark in the MIAA.

About Ozark Christian
Ozark Christian enters at 1–4, with Tuesday's matchup marking the first of three straight games against NCAA Division II opponents. The Ambassadors will continue the week facing Drury before returning to Joplin for a crosstown matchup with Missouri Southern.

Tuesday's game against NSU is classified as an exhibition for the NCCAA program.

The series
Northeastern State has won both previous meetings with Ozark Christian. In last year's contest, the RiverHawks led by two at halftime before pulling away after the break.

Up next
NSU stays home to host Southern Nazarene on Friday at 7 p.m.