Caison Hartloff's game-winning shot with under two seconds left led Northeastern State to a 62-61 road victory over Missouri Western at MWSU Fieldhouse. The closely contested game saw the RiverHawks fight back from an early 7-0 deficit, with efficient shooting helping them match Missouri Western's offense in the second half. Ethan Blackmon led the team with 14 points, while Keon Edwards and Trey Quartlebaum also reached double figures.

By the Numbers
  • Northeastern State shot 50.0% in the first half and 54.5% in the second half
  • The game featured 13 lead changes and neither team led by more than four points
State of Play
  • Northeastern State (9-14, 4-13 MIAA) secured a narrow victory over Missouri Western (15-9, 9-9 MIAA)
  • The team is set to face #11 Northwest Missouri on Saturday
Bottom Line

Caison Hartloff's late-game heroics propelled Northeastern State to a hard-fought win, highlighting the team's resilience and ability to execute under pressure.