Box Score SENATOBIA – Playing in front of one of the largest crowds in recent memory for its 2014-15 home-opener, the Northwest men's basketball team did not disappoint in an impressive 105-79 win over Mid-South Thursday night at Howard Coliseum.

Northwest improved to 3-0 with the win, its best start since the 2005-06 season, while Mid-South dropped to 1-2.

The Rangers led for all but 2:28 of the game, running away from a 46-42 halftime lead and outscoring the Greyhounds 59-37 over the final 20 minutes.

Leading by 14 with 8:53 to play, head coach Bubba Skelton was hit with a technical foul that ignited the home crowd and the Rangers' bench. Northwest responded with a 27-13 run over the ensuing 8 minutes. 

Both teams shot over 50 percent for the night, but Northwest forced 29 Mid-South turnovers (17 steals) that led to 35 points on the other end.

Northwest connected on 11-of-21 3-pointers, with Ashton Woodson, Tyrin Jones and LaJustin Anderson going a combined 6-for-6 off the bench. 

Fourteen different Rangers scored on the night, led by Woodson (15), Sharwyn McGee (13 points/13 rebs), Anderson and De'Sean Dockery in double figures. Northwest's bench outscored Mid-South 64-25 on 24-of-45 (51 percent) shooting.

Northwest will take on Arkansas Baptist on Monday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in Little Rock.