The Northwest Missouri State University men’s basketball team fell to Nebraska-Kearney, 66-59, on Thursday at the UNK Sports and Health Center in Kearney, Neb.

– Northwest falls to 15-2 on the year and 7-2 in MIAA play. The Lopers improve to 7-10 overall and 3-5 in conference action.

Key Northwest Statistics
– Northwest shot 15-of-19 from the free throw line (78.9 percent).

– The Bearcats outscored the Lopers in the paint, 30-22.

– Northwest forced 12 UNK turnovers, leading to 15 points.

– Justin Pitts scored 14 points with three rebounds and two assists. He had one steal and was a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line.

– Chris-Ebou Ndow had 13 points and a game-high nine rebounds. He added two steals and an assist.

– Brett Dougherty had 11 points with six rebounds and a blocked shot.

Up Next
– Northwest will head to Hays, Kan., to take on Fort Hays State on Saturday at 4 p.m.

— Northwest Athletics —