Story of the Game
The MSU-Northern Lights fell 73-78 in an exhibition game to NCAA DI Montana State University Bobcats in Bozeman on Wednesday evening at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.  Northern went 9-24 from beyond the three-point line while the Bobcats went 2-11.

Stat of the Game
Five Lights scored in double digits: senior forward Ryan Reeves and sophomore guard Adam Huse led Northern with 13 each, sophomore guard Devin Bray scored 12, and junior guards Gabe Porter and Caulin Bakalarski each posted 10 points.

Turning Point
In the first half of action, the Bobcats built a 10-point lead to go up 20-10.  The Lights went on a 9-0 run to bring the game within one point and Huse hit a three-point shot with 17 seconds left in the half to put the Lights ahead 39-38.  MSU again built a 10-point lead in the second half, but the tenacious play of MSU-N on both the offensive and defensive ends tied the game at 67-67 with 4:00 minutes left.  The Bobcats fired off five straight points and went on to win the game.

The Lights So Far
Northern remains 1-0 on the season as the exhibition game does not count towards the team record.

Up Next
The Lights are again on the road as they take on Salish Kootenai College in Pablo on Friday evening.  Unfortunately, no game links will be available for this contest.  Final game score and statistics will be posted on the men's schedule page when they become available.

PHOTO COURTESY of Kelly Gorham, Montana State University