Storm Tripped Up in Monday Road Matchup

Southeastern suffers first loss in a month against Northwestern Oklahoma State

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

Southeastern suffered its first loss in a month, 74-64, on the road against Northwestern Oklahoma State in Alva, Okla., in a game that was rescheduled due to the icy weather that hit the region at the end of January.

Why it matters

This loss ends a strong run for Southeastern and raises questions about their ability to bounce back and compete in the remainder of the season. The rescheduled game due to weather also highlights the challenges teams face in adjusting to disruptions.

The details

Southeastern had been on a roll, winning several games in a row, before this setback against Northwestern Oklahoma State. The game was originally scheduled for late January but had to be postponed due to the icy conditions that impacted the region at the time.

  • The game was originally scheduled for late January.
  • The game was rescheduled and played on Monday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Southeastern

The Southeastern Oklahoma State University basketball team.

Northwestern Oklahoma State

The Northwestern Oklahoma State University basketball team, based in Alva, Oklahoma.

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What’s next

Southeastern will look to rebound from this loss in their next game, scheduled for this Saturday against a conference opponent.

The takeaway

This game highlights the challenges teams face in adjusting to unexpected schedule changes due to weather and other disruptions, and how that can impact a team's momentum and performance over the course of a season.