CANYON, Texas --
Deyanna Douglas recorded a double-double with a career-high 15 rebounds to lead Northeastern State to an 84-66 victory over New Mexico Highlands on Saturday at the First United Bank Center.
Douglas finished with 15 points on 6-of-13 shooting from the field and added 15 rebounds, including six offensive boards, to pace the RiverHawks.
E'Niyah Holmes added 17 points, going 7 of 10 from the free-throw line.
Northeastern State built an early advantage, scoring 25 points in the first quarter to take a 25-18 lead. The RiverHawks extended the margin with a 22-point second quarter and carried a 47-31 advantage into halftime.
The teams traded points in the third quarter, with NSU maintaining its lead before closing out the 18-point win. The RiverHawks shot 51% from the field, making 27 of 53 attempts, and went 26 of 37 at the free-throw line. NSU also held a 44-23 advantage in rebounds.
The win moved Northeastern State to 1-1 on the season.
The RiverHawks will return home Nov. 14 to host Southwestern Oklahoma State.
