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Zias routed by Northeastern State

Zia freshman guard Lace Clark puts defensive pressure on Northeastern State University freshman Alix Perkins as she brings the ball upcourt during Thursday night’s game at Greyhound Arena.

PORTALES — Northeastern State was hot, The Zias were not.

After winning five of its first seven games, Eastern New Mexico University lost its second consecutive game, dropping a 78-51 Lone Star Conference women’s crossover to Northeastern State Thursday at Greyhound Arena.

The Zias (5-3) built an early 18-12 lead, but the RiverHawks scored 18 of the next 20 and never trailed again.

Northeastern State (3-3) shot nearly 53 percent from the field, including