WICHITA FALLS, Texas - Midwestern State's late charge was not enough Sunday afternoon at D.L. Ligon Coliseum as Northeastern State came away with a 56-51 Lone Star Conference crossover win.

The Mustangs, which dropped their third straight to fall to 1-3 on the season, play host to St. Edward's (Texas) Tuesday night at D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.

The RiverHawks (6-2) led by as many as 16 points in the second half after Jasmine Webb converted a layup in transition to give NSU 47-41 lead with 5:55 to play.

The Mustangs rallied with an 8-2 run capped by a Savannah Carver 3-pointer from the left corner with 14 seconds to go to pull MSU within 54-49.

The RiverHawks hit 2-of-4 free throws the rest of the way, but it was enough to hold on for the five-point win.

Sophomore forward Jazman Patterson and junior guard Breeanna Brown paced the Mustangs with a 11 points each.

Patterson added five rebounds and connected on 5-of-7 shots from the field, while Brown completed a solid all-around game with five rebounds and four assits in 30 minutes of play.

Junior transfer forward Nolisha Markham added nine points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals, while Aqueelah Watkins had nine points.

Midwestern State shot 38 percent from the field.

Webb paced Northeastern State with 16 points, while Jessica White pitched in 10 points, six rebounds and three assists.