TAHLEQUAH, Okla. -- Northeastern State continued its strong stretch of play, never trailing for the third consecutive game in an 88-53 victory over Bethany (Kan.) on Monday afternoon at the NSU Event Center.

The RiverHawks set a season high in points, jumping out to a 32-14 lead after the first quarter and maintaining control the rest of the way. Northeastern State led 49-21 at halftime and pushed the margin to as many as 45 points in the second half.

Annaston Brown led Northeastern State with a season-high 19 points, knocking down five 3-pointers off the bench. Deyanna Douglas added 16 points and eight rebounds, while Gabrielle Tilley chipped in 12 points and Reese Shirey scored 11.

Northeastern State shot 40 percent from the field and connected on 13 3-pointers, while forcing 24 Bethany turnovers and scoring 16 points off those miscues. The RiverHawks also held a 48-37 rebounding advantage.

Bethany was led by Hannah Moss with eight points. The Swedes shot 39 percent from the field and were limited to just three made 3-pointers.

Northeastern State (9-1) returns to action on Saturday, Dec. 21, when it opens MIAA play at home against Missouri Southern at 2 p.m.