Story of the Game:
The Lights won 69-58 in a Frontier Conference matchup against Montana Tech on Saturday night in Butt, Mont. The Lights led at half time 38-21. The Orediggers outscored the Lights in the second half 37-31, but it wasn't enough to win.
 
Individual Stats:
The Lights were led by Justin Dunsmore with 16 points going 3-4 from the three point line and added eight rebounds. Kavon Bey had a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Mascio McCadney added 13 points and Adam huse had 12.
 
The Orediggers were led by Troy Owens Jr. with 23 points going 9-18 from the field. Taylor England had a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds.
 
Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Lights shot 45 percent from the field (23-51), 27 percent from behind the arc (6-22), and 77 percent from the free throw line.
 
Montana Tech shot 37 percentage from the field, 27 percent from the 3-point line, and 69 percent from the free throw.
 
The Lights so Far:
The Lights move to 13-9 in the overall season and 5-5 in conference play. The Orediggers drop to 14-8 overall and 4-6 in conference play. 
 
Up Next:
The Lights will be at home next week on Friday and Saturday. The Lights play against RV Rocky Mountain College on Friday Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. On Saturday Feb. 2, Northern will play against No. 4 Carroll College at 8 p.m.