Host Northeastern State scored on four-straight possessions to build a 24-7 lead en route to a 38-7 win over Texas A&M University-Commerce on Saturday afternoon in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Northeastern State (3-3, 2-0 LSC North) quarterback Kenny Davis was 14 of 23 for 212 yards and three touchdowns in the win. The RiverHawks defense forced three turnovers and held the Lions to 188 yards of total offense. 

A&M-Commerce (2-4, 1-2 LSC North) junior Marcus Graham (pictured; photo by Monica Borja) had 20 carries for 79 yards and a touchdown in the defeat. Freshman punter Cameron Frosch had his best day in his young career with seven punts for an average of 46.4 yards per kick. Sophomore linebacker J.T. Bates had a career-best 10 stops on the afternoon.

Midway through the first quarter, NSU capitalized on the first of three Lions' turnovers with a 25-yard field goal for an early 3-0 lead. The RiverHawks extended its advantage to 10-0 on their next drive when Davis connected with Ben Randle on a 27-yard touchdown pass play. 

The Lions came back when Graham scored his team-leading fifth touchdown of the season from eight yards out to cut the deficit to 10-7. During the drive, the Lions converted on a pair of fourth-down plays to extend the drive.

Following a 40-yard kickoff return, NSU stretched the lead back to 10, 17-7, when Josh Lewis scored on a 12-yard rush with 10:22 left in the opening half. The RiverHawks stretched the margin on their next drive to 24-7 when Davis and Randle completed a six-yard touchdown strike.

Following an A&M-Commerce turnover, NSU took its first drive of the second half down the field and went 96 yards and 12 plays for a 13-yard touchdown pass and catch by Davis to Sean Donohue.

The RiverHawks added its final score on another long drive in the fourth quarter, going 14 plays and 74 yards that took a little over six minutes. In the drive, NSU converted on a pair of fourth-down plays to continue the series.

Next, the Lions are home for its next two games, starting with a match up against Tarleton on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 3:30 pm against Tarleton State. That contest will air live on TXA-21 and be the first A&M-Commerce live televised game at Memorial Stadium. As part of the festivities surrounding the game, the Lions will honor the 1990 football team, plus it's A&M-Commerce Faculty/Staff Appreciation Game and NCAA Take a Kid to the Game. As part of the NCAA Take a Kid to the Game promotion for each paid admission by an adult, an individual under the age of 13 is complimentary. For A&M-Commerce faculty/staff, tickets are 50% off.