Box Score ELLISVILLE - For the fourth straight game and the ninth time this season, sophomore Joseph Cooper finished in double figures, but it wasn't enough for Northwest to cancel out a strong second half from Jones College in Thursday's 82-64 loss.

Cooper posted 26 points on the evening to lead all Northwest scorers. With the loss, the Rangers dropped to 3-9 on the season and 1-2 in conference play, while the Bobcats jumped to 10-3 overall and 3-0 in the MACCC.

Both teams battled throughout the first half, though Jones College went into halftime with the slim three-point lead, 34-31. However, the Bobcats eventually pulled away as the second half progressed, outscoring Northwest 48-33.

Jaylon Sanders came away with nine points for the Rangers, followed by eight off the bench from Jayvian Shaw. Jones College was led in scoring by Decorian Payton's 22 points and 16 second half points from Zandon Haralson.

Northwest will aim for a return to the win column on Tuesday, January 17 against Mississippi Delta. The Trojans (4-10, 1-2 MACCC) are coming off a close 72-70 road win at Mississippi Gulf Coast, a victory that snapped a three-game losing skid. 

Tipoff for the Rangers and Trojans is scheduled for 6 P.M. at Howard Coliseum. Fans not in attendance can follow all the action live on Ranger TV (nwccrangers.com/watch) or Action News 5 Plus.