Story of the Game
The Lights fell to the Frontier Conference defending champions No. 6 Montana Tech Orediggers 27-70 at Blue Pony Stadium on Saturday afternoon.  

Stat of the Game
Junior quarterback Tommy Wilson continued to lead the offensive attack for the Lights by going 26/51 for 361 yards and throwing three touchdowns.  On the defensive end, junior linebacker Alec Wagner came up big with two fumble recoveries and 7 total tackles.

Turning Point
Northern struck first in the opening stanza as Tommy Wilson connected with freshman wide receiver Marvin Williams on an incredible 82-yard touchdown pass that put the Lights up 7-0.  The lead didn't last long as the Diggers went on to score five unanswered touchdowns.  The Lights went into the half down 20-42.

The Lights So Far
Northern is now on a two-game losing streak and sits 0-2 in Frontier Conference action.

Up Next
The Lights travel to Helena on Saturday to take on the Fighting Saints of Carroll College (receiving votes).  Kickoff is scheduled for 1 PM at Nelson Stadium.  Game links are available on the Northern Lights schedule page.

PHOTO COURTESY of Carol Bymaster Gabrielsen (Portrait of a Pony)