Northeastern State concludes their home schedule with games against Newman and Central Oklahoma. The upcoming games are part of Education Appreciation Night, offering free admission to teachers, school support staff, and high school students. There will also be a chance to win a new truck for fans 18 and older in attendance. Ja Havens is in his fourth season as the head men's basketball coach at Northeastern State. The RiverHawks are in their 12th season as members of the MIAA and 27th season as an NCAA Division II program. Ethan Blackmon and Caison Hartloff have been key players, contributing significantly to the team's recent performances. The RiverHawks will face tough challenges from UCO's Jaden Wells and NU's Stevie Strong, both top scorers in the conference. They will aim to improve their rebounding, defense, and free throw performance in the upcoming matchups.

By the Numbers
  • 11-point performance for Caison Hartloff
  • Ethan Blackmon's third among NSU talents with 10.3 PPG and leading producer with 5.6 RPG
  • UCO's Jaden Wells ranks first in the conference with 20.1 PPG
  • NU's Stevie Strong ranks eighth in the conference with 15.0 PPG
State of Play
  • Northeastern State is concluding its 17-game home slate for the season
  • The RiverHawks aim for a stout week on defense against top conference scorers
  • Improvement is sought in rebounding, defense, and free throw performance
What's Next

Northeastern State will face Newman on February 22 and Central Oklahoma on February 24, followed by road meetings with Lincoln and Central Missouri to end the regular season.

Bottom Line

Northeastern State prepares for tough matchups against Newman and Central Oklahoma as they conclude their home schedule, seeking improvements in key areas to secure favorable results.